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Women of Wakanda Forever
Of all the many things to cheer about in Marvel's perspective-changing and culturally essential Black Panther, it's the women of Wakanda who deserve the most praise. To be sure, Nakia, Shuri, and Okoye are the real superheroes here — wielding strength in combat, fearlessly facing down any threat, and using superior intelligence to fashion solutions that their own physical ability cannot ... of course, all while they're counseling and empowering Wakanda male leaders T'Challa, M'Baku, and W'Kabi.
The cast of 'Black Panther' reveal their real-life inspirations
Of all the many things to cheer about in Marvel's perspective-changing and culturally essential Black Panther, it's the women of Wakanda who deserve the most praise. To be sure, Nakia, Shuri, and Okoye are the real superheroes here — wielding strength in combat, fearlessly facing down any threat, and using superior intelligence to fashion solutions that their own physical ability cannot ... of course, all while they're counseling and empowering Wakanda male leaders T'Challa, M'Baku, and W'Kabi.
The cast of 'Black Panther' reveal their real-life inspirations