Chadwick Boseman, the star of the revolutionary superhero picture “Black Panther,” a royal actor embodied a long-held desire of African-American viewers. Black Panther was the first superhero film to be nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture. He also appeared in Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, and Avengers: Endgame as the same character. A sequel was in the works and was intended to be released in 2022, with Chadwick Boseman poised to reprise his role.
Besides being the well-known T’Challa and despite being unwell, Boseman proceeded to film for Netflix’s Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and Da 5 Bloods. His final recorded role is in What If…?, a Marvel animated series that premiered on Disney+ in August. Boseman was rewarded with a touching tribute at the end of episode 2 after lending his voice to roughly half of the first season’s episodes. Sadly, last year, Chad died at age 43 after a long and secretive battle with colon cancer. Despite his death, he is still remembered today by lots of people around the world.
In honor of the late Chadwick Boseman, Netflix and Howard University have teamed up to create a $5.4 million scholarship. Netflix and Howard University are teaming up to create a $5.4 million scholarship in the late actor’s honor, according to ET Canada. Boseman earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in directing from the HBCU in 2000 and remained involved with it throughout his entire life. The Chadwick A. Boseman Memorial Scholarship will award entering College of Fine Arts students with a four-year, full-ride scholarship, according to a statement released by the university.
In a statement released by Netflix, Howard University President Wayne A.I. Frederick, M.D. said, “It is with immense pleasure and deep gratitude that we announce the creation of an endowed scholarship in honor of alumnus, Chadwick Boseman, whose life and contributions to the arts continue to inspire.” “Chadwick’s love for Howard, his enthusiasm for storytelling, and his commitment to support future generations of Howard students are embodied in this scholarship. I am grateful to Chadwick’s wife, Mrs. Simone Ledward-Boseman, for her unwavering support and partnership, as well as Netflix for this significant donation.
Ledward-Boseman said they wish to support as many students as possible by removing the financial barrier to education. She also characterized the scholarship as an opportunity for young artists to pursue further learning. Students who earn the award will have shown a drive for success, leadership, respect, empathy, passion, and remarkable artistic skills “reminiscent of Boseman,” according to the institution.
Howard University’s College of Fine Arts was renamed in honor of Chadwick earlier this year. In May, the university announced that the facility had been renamed the Chadwick A. Boseman College of Fine Arts, prompting a flood of congratulations from students, professors, and former co-stars. The highly anticipated sequel movie Black Panther, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, is expected to pay tribute to Boseman in a similar fashion. The film will be released in 2022, and, like his alma mater, will pay respect to the outstanding actor and his illustrious history.
Sources: Screen Rant, The Guardian