Gulf Coast #BlackPantherChallenge

Being inspired by Frederick Joseph's amazing effort to raise funds to send children in the Harlem area to see this epic film, I decided I wanted to donate to 3 areas that I've been effected by in my life: Panama City, FL, Pensacola, FL and Mobile, AL in an effort to send kids from urban low income areas to see a great representation of Black Excellence on film. I know how much representation matters. Looking back on my own childhood, I can recall the comic book of Black Panther having such a profound impact on how I saw myself as a young black man living in Atlanta, GA. 




As the natural transition of this superhero is presented on film, imagine how the mind of a young black man will change as he sees himself in a position of power. A regal figure revered as the ruler of the most technologically advanced nation in the world. What will this film do for young black women as they see themselves portrayed as equal warriors of strength, commanding the strongest military force comprised of all black women unified to protect the kingdom? The images of honor, strength and integrity displayed in this film are vital for this current generation of youth to see so that they can have a strong representation of themselves to carry within their souls as they go through life dealing with all the negative imagery fed to them.

Clarkisha Kent of TheRoot.com writes about the importance of the Black Panther film "Black Panther remains socially and culturally relevant because it imagines a world where black people continually triumph over the influences of capitalism, Western imperialism and white supremacy."

Read more:  https://www.theroot.com/wakanda-forever-on-the-importance-of-black-panther-1820459283 





All proceeds will go to paying for the private screening tickets for children and chaperones, as well as refreshments. The release of the film is February 16th, 2018, and the screenings will take place:
Panama City, FL: Feb. 24th
Pensacola, FL: TBD
Mobile, AL: TBD

Cost breakdown:
-$13.00 per child ticket
-$13.00 refreshments per child
- $17.00 per chaperone ticket
- $10.00 refreshments per chaperone

I have the pleasure of partnering with such great organizations in these areas, such as JUDOS in Panama City, FL, the Boys & Girls Club Of Pensacola in Pensacola, FL and Black Men RAW in Mobile, AL.   

*The remaining balance of donations after the movie Experience is paid for will go to the organizations we have partnered with in the respective cities.*
*All organization donations and movie/refreshment purchase receipts will be sent to campaign donors after the campaign is finished.*

I appreciate you joining me in supporting our children, who need us now more than ever.