Nikkita Oliver and the Seattle Peoples Party are raising funds for a very good cause: Taking black youth in Seattle to see Black Panther, a forthcoming film based on the Marvel comic of the same name. Black Panther, who was the first black superhero in mainstream American comics, is set to be released in the U.S. on February 16, 2018, and it stars Chadwick Boseman, Michael B. Jordan, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, and the newly Oscar-nominated Daniel Kaluuya. Anticipation is high.
From the Black Panther For Black Youth fundraiser:
The Seattle Peoples Party is excited for the opportunity to bring 200 Black Youth to a special premier screening of Black Panther At Ark Lodge Theater in Seattle.
We are organizing this effort because we understand the importance of seeing yourself in the brilliance of your people.
These inspiring young people deserve the opportunity to witness the amazingness of Black Panther when it first comes out, without the worry of cost. They should haven’t to wait until it’s released on DVD or Netflix – our Black Youth deserve a world class premier showing of Black Panther when it first arrives on the big screen.
We have reserved an entire theater in Columbia City, Seattle that sits 200 people. In order to officially secure the theater, we have to pay for the cost of all 200 seats in advance.
Between seats and a concession voucher for each student, we will need to raise $3,000. If we raise $3,000, we will be able to provide a truly special experience. The theater will be reserved exclusively for our youth and they will be able to enjoy food at the concession stand.
They’ve already surpassed their initial $3,000 goal and, with less than $500 to go, will soon be able take accommodate twice as many black youth. Help them!
