Africa Americans have made great contributions to many areas of life and that should be celebrated proudly. Our celebration of black superheroes does not have to end there. That same year was also the year millions of African American children traded in their novel Halloween Super Man and Batman masks for a Black Panther mask. It was not just about the superhero, it was about what it represented – black culture, excellence, empowerment, wealth, tradition, and ownership. The year the Black Panther movie made its way into theater was the day African American witnessed a superhero they could truly relate to and cherish as one of their own. But as I grew up, and was more aware of myself in terms of black culture, and excellence, I started to wonder…where are all the black character costume ideas for Halloween? ![]() Is it the same old spiderman, superman, schoolgirl, vampire, Dracula costume? If it is, I can totally relate.Īs an African American, Halloween was always the same! Every year my parents would buy me the same standard superman or batman superhero costume just to fit in with the other kids. ![]() ![]() Halloween is fast approaching! Now look inside your closet (if it’s still there) for last year's Halloween costume.
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