Chadwick Boseman Winning GQ International Man Of The Year Is A Win For The Culture
By: Omar Cook
Black culture has been waiting for a major black superhero since Wesley Snipes played Blade and Chadwick Boseman gave us just that. Black Panther is one of the most successful films ever made in the U.S. earning over a billion dollars and it's just that much sweeter that it had an all black cast. Chadwick has been riding a wave of success from his portrayal of T’Challa in Marvel's Black Panther film and the recent edition of The Avengers, and his list of accolades just become much more decorated.
Boseman was awarded GQ International Man of Year for his roles in the two most successful films of 2018. This is another win for the culture as black entertainers are being acknowledged for positive roles by the media. The 41 year old Howard grad is on the rise and is truly an inspiration to the next generation of black youth coming up. Boseman has taken home a few awards this year including MTV Movie Award for Best Hero, MTV Movie & TV Award for Best Actor in a Movie, and BET Award for Best Actor. Add this one to the trophy case.
In a time where tensions are high in the media with politics, and racial issues, it's a great thing to see black people still shining. Boseman winning this award gives major international exposure to black success and spreads a positive message of just how talented black actors are.
Boseman spoke with British GQ saying "Day to day, it's a different experience...You try to keep things the same and they are, you're still living, breathing, eating, loving your family and friends but it is a little bit different when you go outside."
What can we expect next from the superstar?
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