MLK50: Justice Through Journalism has teamed up with the Colored Girls, TaJuan Stout Mitchell and Gale Jones Carson, to host a screening of “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” at Malco Paradiso on Thursday, November 10. Local actor and comedian PA Bomani will serve as master of ceremonies for the event, which will include a special appearance by Sheree Renée Thomas, editor of The Magazine of Fantasy and Science Fiction and author of “Black Panther: Panther’s Rage,” newly released by Marvel and Titan Books. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite characters from the movie or wear African or all-white attire for a chance at prizes.
Several sponsorship opportunities are available for the event. Interested parties should contact Alex Hensley at alex@comentumstrategies.com. Tickets can be purchased online at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/435886517307. Doors open to VIP ticket holders at 6 p.m. General admission begins at 6:30 p.m. Movie showtime is at 7:30 p.m.
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