Zendaya took 300 kids to watch Black Panther (Photo Credit – Instagram/Facebook)
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Zendaya? Yeah, she’s the queen of generosity. In 2018, the Greatest Showman star went full superhero mode by taking 300 kids from her hometown of Oakland to see Black Panther. No, this wasn’t some VIP event—this was a genuine love letter to her community. Zendaya tweeted, “Wakanda forever…Oakland forever,” as she celebrated her hometown squad because nothing screams “community hero” like showing up for the next generation.
And this wasn’t a one-and-done moment. Zendaya teased that she’d do it again for A Wrinkle in Time. The woman had a plan to keep the good vibes rolling.
But Zendaya wasn’t alone in this epic mission. Kids lost it at the Ron Clark Academy in Atlanta when they found out they’d be heading to the theater to see Black Panther as part of a lesson plan. Think African culture, history, and dance—then a grand finale at the movies. Their excitement was so off the charts that one kid busted out a drum to celebrate. It was an eruption of joy that even had the teachers dancing along.
As if that wasn’t enough, Black Panther fever went nationwide! Octavia Spencer bought out a theater in Mississippi for kids in underserved communities, while a GoFundMe raised $30K to send 300 kids from the Boys & Girls Club of Harlem. Every kid deserved a shot at seeing a hero that looked like them.
But why all the hype? Black Panther was a movement. Directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Chadwick Boseman as T’Challa, it combined powerful storytelling with a representation message. With a $150M opening and critics calling it one of Marvel’s best, it was clear: Wakanda forever!
Zendaya’s effort wasn’t just about showing up—it was about ensuring the kids who needed to see this film the most got to. Her kindness turned a regular Saturday night into a superhero event. And when those 300 kids in Oakland walked out of that theater, it wasn’t just Wakanda that was forever—it was their future.
