Black Panther
noun
plural Black Panthers
: a member of a Black revolutionary organization that fought for racial equality and justice in the United States from 1966 to 1982
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Between Creed and both Black Panther movies, his films have amassed 14 nominations and four wins over the last decade, and yet Coogler himself has never been nominated for Best Director.
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
His portrayal of King T’Challa in Black Panther turned him into a global symbol of heroism, pride, and representation — a legacy that continues to inspire millions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Ryan Coogler, who directed Boseman in Black Panther, and Viola Davis, who costarred with Boseman in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, will speak at the ceremony, Billboard reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
O’Neal followed the movement closely and soon met Pete O’Neal, who had returned from Oakland, the birthplace of the Black Panther Party, to establish the Kansas City chapter.
—J.m. Banks
november 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
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Joe Reid, Vulture, 14 Nov. 2025
His portrayal of King T’Challa in Black Panther turned him into a global symbol of heroism, pride, and representation — a legacy that continues to inspire millions.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Ryan Coogler, who directed Boseman in Black Panther, and Viola Davis, who costarred with Boseman in Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, will speak at the ceremony, Billboard reported.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 13 Nov. 2025
O’Neal followed the movement closely and soon met Pete O’Neal, who had returned from Oakland, the birthplace of the Black Panther Party, to establish the Kansas City chapter.
—J.m. Banks
november 12, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Black Panther.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Black%20Panther. Accessed 18 Nov. 2025.
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