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Toledoans Traveled to
“Wakanda” for a Preview of Marvel’s Black Panther
Movie
By Megan Davis
The Truth Contributor
Can’t you
hear the drums, see the colorful headwraps, the bold
patterns on cotton, Mudcloth and wax-print? During his
series of Black History Month events, Imani Lateef’s Peep
Game Comix hosted a viewing party on Thursday, February 15
in the Levis Commons theatre’s lounge. You would have
thought the prince of Zamunda, Prince Akeem (played by Eddie
Murphy) was going to come out any moment and say, “Yes, it
is my birthday.”
In
celebration of the Wakandan phenomenon, at least 50 guests
entered the theatre, greeted with the Black Panther
movie backdrop. Stopping to take photos and admire the
vibrant attire each wore, the guests filled in the lounge to
participate in games that celebrated black culture. From
Urban Pictionary to Black Hollywood Trivia and Name that
throwback tune, guests were chosen to “come on down” to
answer trivia for chances to win a variety of prizes such as
comic books, the Black Panther soundtrack, jewelry
and tees.
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The
festive spirit was contagious as other moviegoers stopped in
to play too. This free event was purposed to uplift the
local African-American community with a positive gathering,
while taking place in making history for supporting a
big-screen superhero film that featured a mostly
African-American actors with female actresses having strong
roles as well.
This isn’t
the first time Lateef has held a viewing party. He and his
wife, Megan Yasu Davis, have held similar events for other
major films featuring African-American actors including
Selma, Best Man Holiday and Annie (starring Jamie Foxx
and Quvenzhane Wallis). Black
Panther has grossed over $700 million in box offices
around the world since its premiere two weeks ago, including
one of the highest pre-sale records of all time.
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