{"id":129443,"date":"2022-11-03T14:15:24","date_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:15:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.microsoft.com\/?p=447558"},"modified":"2022-11-03T14:15:24","modified_gmt":"2022-11-03T14:15:24","slug":"xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2022\/11\/03\/xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem\/","title":{"rendered":"Xbox and Marvel\u2019s Black Panther: Wakanda Forever empower heroes in gaming and STEM"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!-- .entry-social --> <\/p>\n<div class=\"entry-main entry-main--post entry-main--post-no-sidebar\">\n<p>Black Panther is one of the most culturally impactful heroes of our generation, representing technological innovation, courageous leadership, and Black excellence \u2014 all values that resonate deeply within the Xbox community. To celebrate the November 11 theatrical release of Marvel Studios\u2019 highly anticipated sequel \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever,\u201d Xbox aims to inspire a new generation of heroes to innovate, build, and create a space for themselves in the Gaming and STEM industries.<\/p>\n<p>Xbox is offering interactive experiences inspired by the new film, while amplifying diverse voices in the fields of technology and gaming. In the spirit of Xbox\u2019s brand platform, <a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2020\/10\/09\/power-your-dreams-with-a-new-generation-of-xbox\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Power Your Dreams<\/a>, we are kicking off with a drone presentation high in the night sky narrated by Letitia Wright who plays fan-favorite Shuri \u2014 Princess of Wakanda and lead scientist of the Wakandan Design Group \u2014 reminding us that we each have the potential to power our dreams. The program will point participants to the official \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d-themed Xbox microsite at <a href=\"https:\/\/xbox.com\/wakanda-forever\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">xbox.com\/wakanda-forever<\/a>, where consumers can explore more information on the film and exclusive Xbox promotions.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-jetpack-image-compare\">\n<div class=\"juxtapose\" data-mode=\"horizontal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" id=\"188155\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem.jpg\" alt width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-before\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" id=\"188135\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem-1.jpg\" alt=\"Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever - Power Your Dreams Asset\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" class=\"image-compare__image-after\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>\u201cCollaborating with Xbox is an opportunity to show women the power of growing within our respective crafts, whether you\u2019re a designer, a gamer, or an actor,\u201d said Letitia Wright, lead actor. \u201cIn many ways, my character Shuri and I have grown together. \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d allowed me to expand as an actor while, Shuri grew into her role as Princess of Wakanda and lead scientist of the Wakandan Design Group. Shuri, along with all Wakandans, will have to endure change and embrace the next chapter in Wakanda.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The site will feature limited-time only giveaways including film-themed custom Xbox console kits inspired by the iconic \u201cWakanda Forever\u201d salute and the Black Panther hero suit, custom controller holders, bundled with replica Kimoyo beads and custom sterling charms. Budding innovators will also be able to participate in a brand new MakeCode curriculum inspired by the film, where users can learn how to write code for their own playable \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d-themed activity. These hardware and software exclusives will also be made available to fans and students globally and through Microsoft\u2019s NTA programs that work with 1900+ Black social enterprises and non-profits.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem-2.jpg\" alt=\"Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Asset\" class=\"wp-image-188136\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Xbox has brought an all-star roster to their \u201cWakanda Forever\u201d activations to celebrate the film\u2019s release, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d lead actress <strong>Letitia Wright<\/strong>, who plays fan-favorite character Shuri \u2014 Princess of Wakanda and lead scientist of the Wakandan Design Group \u2014 will offer inspiration and encouragement in a series of videos<\/li>\n<li>On November 7, Professor <strong>Jacoby DuBose<\/strong> will deliver the very first Wakanda-inspired HBCU Lecture from Howard University\u2019s Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, where he will expand on the MakeCode curriculum and take part in a panel of Black gaming and STEM innovators with the entire lecture streamed live on the University\u2019s social channels<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/news.xbox.com\/en-us\/2022\/09\/23\/xbox-launches-project-amplify\/\"><strong>Project Amplify<\/strong><\/a>, tapping into Black professionals within Xbox and the gaming industry to share their personal origin stories, advice, and teachings for inspiring a more equitable STEM space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Xbox has teamed up with five Creators to buy out&nbsp;theaters across America and host&nbsp;free local screenings of the film beginning November 11. The local screenings will have reserved seats for youth from underserved communities; by bringing this film to the&nbsp;next generation of young heroes, Xbox aims to create more equitable access for diverse students and to empower them, just as \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d will inspire them, on-screen. Attendees will also have the chance to experience an introduction to the MakeCode platform and win Xbox\u2019s \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d-inspired consoles and accessories.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sickgaming.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/xbox-and-marvels-black-panther-wakanda-forever-empower-heroes-in-gaming-and-stem-3.jpg\" alt=\"Marvel's Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Xbox Console Hero Image\" class=\"wp-image-188134\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\"><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<p>Together, these activations and digital experiences are designed to empower underrepresented groups to realize the promise of \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d by pursuing opportunities in game creation, mathematics, science, engineering, and more.<\/p>\n<p><strong>About Marvel Studios\u2019 \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In Marvel Studios\u2019 \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever,\u201d Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M\u2019Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T\u2019Challa\u2019s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong\u2019o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livinalli. \u201cBlack Panther: Wakanda Forever,\u201d directed by Ryan Coogler and produced by Kevin Feige and Nate Moore, opens in U.S. theaters November 11, 2022.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><!-- .main-content --> <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Black Panther is one of the most culturally impactful heroes of our generation, representing technological innovation, courageous leadership, and Black excellence \u2014 all values that resonate deeply within the Xbox community. 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