Black Identities in Hollywood
Who was Oscar Micheaux, and what film did he direct?
A pioneering Black filmmaker who directed Within Our Gates
Who was the first Black superhero in comics?
Lion Man in All-Negro Comics (1947).
What is the name of Wakanda’s powerful resource?
Vibranium.
What is Killmonger’s view of liberation?
Global revolution through force and Wakanda’s weapons.
Name a recent film influenced by Afrofuturism.
Brown Girl Begins (2017), Fast Color (2019), Spider-Verse (2018).
What 1915 film glorified the KKK and spread harmful Black stereotypes?
Birth of a Nation (1915).
Who created Lion Man and what was his profession?
Orrin C. Evans, an African-American journalist.
What plant connects T’Challa to the ancestral realm?
The Heart-Shaped Herb.
How does T’Challa want to empower others?
Through diplomacy and sharing Wakanda’s resources peacefully.
How does Black Panther celebrate African heritage?
By showcasing African languages, fashion, architecture, and traditions.
What was a major trend in 1970s–1990s Black cinema?
Blaxploitation and Hood films showing complex Black characters.
Which hero was grounded in Harlem and fought local injustice?
Luke Cage (1972).
What makes Wakanda politically unique in the film?
It remained uncolonized and fully sovereign.
What do their differing visions represent?
Two paths to Black power: radical resistance vs. healing and unity.
What theme does Wakanda symbolize for the African diaspora?
A vision of power, identity, and success without colonization.
What was the significance of Malcolm X (1992)?
It explored a major civil rights leader’s life, directed by Spike Lee.
Who was the African mutant queen from Kenya in X-Men?
Storm (1975).
How does Black Panther blend tradition with technology?
By valuing rituals, language, and spiritual traditions alongside advanced tech.
Why does Killmonger reject Wakanda’s isolation?
He believes it allowed oppression elsewhere to continue unchecked.
What’s a major critique of the film’s creation?
It was created by white men and centers one hero for all Black people.
Name two Black-led media from the 2000s–2010s that challenged race.
Get Out (2017), Boondocks (2005–2014), 12 Years a Slave (2013).
How did Black Panther redefine Black superhero stories?
It centered African culture, sovereignty, and global solidarity.
What initiative does T’Challa begin at the film’s end?
Opening global outreach centers for Black empowerment.
What philosophical debate lies at the heart of their conflict?
Whether Black liberation comes from revolution or restorative justice.
How does Afrofuturism imagine Black futures?
As technologically advanced and culturally rich worlds led by Black people.