Monday, 2 April 2018

We Could Make Every Public School Feel Like Wakanda


Since its release, there have been several pieces that have reflected on the success of “Black Panther.” But one thing I couldn’t stop thinking about is how there must not be any failing schools in Wakanda.
If you were paying close attention to Ryan Coogler’s cinematic masterpiece, the prevailing theme was “Wakandans take care of Wakandans.” That means from their culture, to their people, to their vibranium (their mystical, magical, supernatural resource), they are extremely focused on preserving and protecting their way of life.



As I left the crowded theater full of moviegoers in their African attire, I could not help but think that if this crowd were leaving a volunteer effort at their local public school, there would have been no need for a program like “No Child Left Behind.”

We saw in this movie a vision of how we wish our communities looked, felt, and engaged with one another. There is probably a cultural mandate that everyone is responsible for playing a role in educating their people. It would not be asked or demanded of you, but culturally expected that you played your
part in educating the children of Wakanda.

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