With the release of Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, a collaboration between Xbox and Marvel is promoting diversity in gaming and STEM.
The highly anticipated film Black Panther: Wakanda Forever opens in US cinemas on November 11th. Black Panther represents technological innovation, bold leadership and black excellence. In partnership with MARVEL Studios, Xbox aims to inspire a new generation of heroes to innovate, build and carve out a place for themselves in the gaming and STEM industries.
Various interactive experiences are offered. It starts with a drone show in the night sky, narrated by Letitia Wright. The program directs participants to the official Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Xbox microsite xbox.com/wakanda-forever. Find out more about the film and exclusive Xbox promotions here.
There are limited-time giveaways up for grabs, including five custom Xbox consoles themed in the style of the film, custom controller holders, replica Kimoyo beads and sterling charms. With a brand new MakeCode curriculum, you’ll have the opportunity to learn how to code – and create a playable Black Panther: Wakanda Forever activity yourself.
Xbox also released an all-star list to celebrate the theatrical release:
- Letitia Wright will offer a series of videos of inspiration and encouragement, starring and playing Shuri, Princess of Wakanda and chief scientist of the Wakanda Design Group
- Professor Jacoby DuBose will deliver a Wakanda-inspired HBCU lecture on November 7th from Howard University’s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts. In addition to expanding the MakeCode curriculum, he will participate in a panel with Black Gaming and STEM innovators. The entire lecture will be streamed live on the university’s social media channels.
- Project Amplify connects with black Xbox and gaming industry professionals to share their personal development stories. Your advice can help inspire a more equitable STEM space.
Microsoft is also working with five developers who are hosting private events across America. It’s about empowering underrepresented youth in local communities to discover and pursue their opportunities in math, computer science, science, technology or game development.
The film follows the conflicts following Wakanda’s opening up to the world, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba). ) fight to protect their nation from the influences of the invading world powers after the death of King T’Challa.
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