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Here’s how Twitter is reacting to “Black Panther”

This image released by Disney shows Danai Gurira in a scene from Marvel Studios' "Black Panther." Gurira says the representation of women in “Black Panther” is important for young girls to see. The film features a number of powerful female leads, including Gurira as the head of a special forces unit, Lupita Nyong’o as a spy, Angela Bassett as the Queen Mother and newcomer Letitia Wright as a scientist and inventor.
By Shelia Poole
Feb 16, 2018

Wakanda-mania is here.

Movie and comic fans are flocking to see “Black Panther,” and Twitter loves it.

Here's what people are saying on social media after their hot-ticket movie experience. "Black Panther" was filmed in Georgia.

"Welcome to Wakanda!"

After this, we suspect Wakanda’s population will increase 100-fold.

Many fans are wearing African clothing to the film, boosting sales at some retailers and designers.

About the Author

Shelia has worked at The Atlanta Journal-Constitution for more than 30 years. Previously, she worked at The Lexington Herald-Leader and The Louisville Defender. Her beat is a bit of a mixed bag that includes religion and spirituality, culture and trends, race and aging. She earned degrees from Spelman College and Northwestern University.

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