While superhero movies have dominated theaters for several years, not enough attention has been given to those led by Black characters. Heroes such as Blade, Black Panther, Miles Morales, and Sam ...

Black superheroes have made a significant impact on the comic book industry and popular culture. Historically sidelined or depicted through stereotypes, they have become central figures over time with ...

With the debut of Netflix’s hit Luke Cage, based on the Marvel comic book character, black heroes are getting some of the love they deserve. (Fighting crime isn’t easy. A little recognition is ...

Chadwick Boseman was an inspiration to many people, masterfully portraying many important characters, such as Thurgood Marshall, James Brown, and Jackie Robinson, but none more impactful than T’Challa ...

Jenny Blake Isabella, the creator of DC Comics’ series Black Lightning, has come out as transgender. The comic writer came out in a blog post made to her personal website where she also answered fan ...

There’s an American desire for Black people to lead the charge when it comes to effecting change, and now even a Black superhero film is asked to wage war against MAGA-land, something that never would ...

Comic books haven’t always been a place where African Americans could find characters they related to. Black comic book characters ranged from being barely noticeable and blatantly disrespected to ...

Anthony Mackie Talks Becoming 1st Black Captain America & His Marvel Legacy BE Senior Digital Editor Sidnee Michelle sits down with Award Winning Actor Anthony Mackie to discuss becoming the first ...

Introduction -- Color them black -- Birth of the cool -- Friends and lovers -- Attack of the clones -- For reel? : black superheroes come to life Summary Super Black places the appearance of black ...

-- Black Panther signals a revolutionary moment –- not only in its implications for Black culture, but also for Black mental health. “At a very basic level, representation affects people's identity,” ...