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August 28th, 2021
Hollywood is notorious for having a narrow spotlight over white America, inaccurately portraying our nation and white-washing history. In the mural pictured, Chadwick Boseman is shown as his character in Black Panther. Not only is he the hero in the Marvel film, but Chadwick is also an icon. He is an honorable representation of Black people in the entertainment industry, someone children can see as a role model. In this viral age, celebrities and people often stir up controversy for attention and a reaction, but Chadwick brought diversity to the big screen with quiet confidence.
Black Panther was Chadwick Boseman’s crowning glory as he lost his life to colon cancer on August 28, 2020. Approaching the anniversary of his death, artists Quake and Dizzy painted this mural to commemorate Boseman's legacy with a visual representation of his creative gifts to us all. The pink cape is an homage to his role as James Brown in Get On Up and the painted landscape of fruit to showcase the many fruits of his labor.
As Chadwick once said, "You should be the hero in your own story." Still, he remains a hero to many, inviting us all to live out our dreams. Colon cancer is treatable when detected early on.
The Colon Cancer Foundation (CCF) invites you to be a hero by raising awareness and donating to the organization here.