
United Way of Central Maryland collaborated with Propel Center to gather students from all over the city of Baltimore for an exclusive screening of the new “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” movie and to announce the Young Men United, New Educational Equity Program.
The viewing, which took place at the historic Senator Theatre, brought out almost 1,000 young people from Coppin State University, Morgan State University, and local high schools.
“Pop culture has a powerful impact on how our young people view the world,” Baltimore City Public Schools CEO Sonja Brookins Santelises said in a statement. “The original Black Panther movie was important for our students because it illustrates how education, technological innovation, and leadership can enhance a community. The screening of the sequel is welcome because it offers a chance to build on that momentum.”
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