This is going to be a short post, because there's no reason to go on about something so simple.
I think that, as a white person, I had a very different experience seeing this movie than a person of color would have. It was eye opening. There were several moments that made me think, "My god, is that what it's really like?" And the reaction of those around me (I was in the minority in that theater) answered for me.
I feel more aware. I grew up as one of those who "doesn't see race," but I see it now. In what I hope is the right way. I am in love with what this movie helped me to see. I always knew, but this is different. I am so happy to be raising my children in a world where this movie exists. I want them to understand what it means, and the history, and why they should feel as lucky as I do to have what we have. Life has not always been so kind to our fellow humans, and I want my children to be raised to never forget, but to grow beyond where we came from. I want them to NEVER make the mistakes their ancestors made. And I want them to inherit a world where they cannot fathom why history was what it was, and to never let anything so horrible happen again.
The Black Panther is officially my favorite Marvel character. And the man I consider to be the best in the Marvel universe. Integrity knows no race, but I see his. And it's beautiful. And I will teach my children to see the beauty of this amazing diversity.
