[Comicsstudiessociety] New Book and Podcast Release - Why Wakanda Matters

[Dr. Sheena Howard]

Why Wakanda Matters: What Black Panther Reveals About Psychology, Identity,
and Communication releases tomorrow. This is the Amazon link
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and
I hope you all will check it out.

Also, the podcast by the same name released today, featuring interviews
with book contributors talking in depth about the film Black Panther
inspired by the chapters they wrote.

I hope you will listen. It is available on Spotify
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://open.spotify.com/show/4PYtzu145miPItgMEkuMO5__;!!KGKeukY!mfU7TR8WdynhUuf5DqrReoKEdS9nAkIXoSjLN1hxP-u_eeoEMc-D8sFyY4vmIR8rTktT7B8gxscU$ >, Apple
<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-wakanda-matters-by-dr-sheena-c-howard/id1550825789__;!!KGKeukY!mfU7TR8WdynhUuf5DqrReoKEdS9nAkIXoSjLN1hxP-u_eeoEMc-D8sFyY4vmIR8rTktT7IHRnYdu$ >and
most places you listen to your podcasts.

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*Here is a description of the book:*

*In 2018, the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally delivered on something fans
had long been waiting for: a feature film with a solo Black superhero.*

*Black Panther* introduced viewers to the stunning world of Wakanda, a
fictional African country with incredible technological advancements, and
to T'Challa, a young man stepping into his role as king and taking up the
mantle of the Black Panther title from his late father.

The unforgettable story, coupled with the film's mega-success, has
undoubtedly shaped the future of superhero cinema, in addition to genuinely
changing viewers' lives. *Why Wakanda Matters* gives this iconic film the
in-depth analysis it deserves under the lens of the latest psychological
concepts-as well as delving into the lasting cultural impact of this
unforgettable story.

Edited by Sheena C. Howard*,* an award-winning author, filmmaker, and
scholar, *Why Wakanda Matters:* *What Black Panther Reveals About
Psychology, Identity, and Communication* features a collection of essays
from leading experts in a variety of fields who offer insightful
perspectives on topics such as:

   - *Cognitive dissonance*: The important messages within T'Challa's
   nuanced identity and eventual shift from nationalism to globalism.
   - *Intergenerational trauma and resistance*: How N'Jadaka (aka
   Erik/Killmonger) identifies with the trauma that his ancestors have
   suffered.
   - *Social identity*: How Nakia, Shuri, Okoye, and Ramonda—all empowered,
   intelligent, and assertive women of color—can make a lasting impression on
   women and girls.
   - *Collective identity*: How *Black Panther* has created a shared
   fantasy for Black audience members—and why this is groundbreaking.
   - *Cultural and racial identity*: What we can learn from *Black Panther*'s
   portrayal of a culture virtually untouched by white supremacy.

Fans of the movie and those interested in deeper discussions about the film
will revel in this thought-provoking examination of all aspects of *Black
Panther* and the power of psychology.


-- 
Sheena C. Howard, Ph.D.
Rider University, Associate Professor
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