Black Panther is not just a movie, it’s a movement and a moment for blerds, Black comic book enthusiasts, Black children, POCs and Black people around the world. To celebrate the film’s release, popular blerd podcast The Fan Bros. Show invited everyone to Wakanda for the night on Feb 15., at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, N.Y. for the #CrownWakanda gala. Guests were encouraged to wear their best African/Wakandan inspired outfits.
It was a night full of color, beauty, and pride. The event was also powered by Black Girl Nerds, Okayplayer, The Brooklyn NAACP, Okay Africa, Universal Fan Con, and others.
Check out the gallery to see why representation in film and television definitely matters. And of course, WAKANDA FOREVER!
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Guests attend the Crown Wakanda ‘Black Panther’ screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, N.Y.
2. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Guests pictured with DJ BenHaMeen looking absolutely regal.
3. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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CASSIUS Deputy Editor, Jada Gomez is ready to take her trip back to Wakanda.
4. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Tatiana Jones of the Fan Bros Show and one of Crown Wakanda’s organizers looking absolutely royal on the purple carpet.
5. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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President of the Brooklyn NAACP, L Joy Williams gracing the purple carpet.
6. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Black Girl Magic with a heavy dose of Wakandan flare.
7. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
8. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
9. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
10. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
11. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
12. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
13. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
21. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
22. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
23. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
25. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
30. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
31. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
34. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
43. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York. marvel,black panther,wakanda,okayplayer,okay africa,brooklyn naacp,black girl nerds,universal fan con,fan bros show
51. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
52. Crown Wakanda Black Panther Screening & Gala
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Feb 15th, Guests attend the Crown Wakanda Black Panther screening & gala at the Alamo Draft House in Brooklyn, New York.
