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‘Black Panther’ impact, Different forms of grief

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A close-up photo of actor Chadwick Boseman is shown wearing a plush-like golden yellow jacket against a black background looking directly into the camera.
In this Feb. 14, 2018 photo, actor Chadwick Boseman poses for a portrait in New York to promote his film, “Black Panther.” Boseman, who played Black icons Jackie Robinson and James Brown before finding fame as the regal Black Panther in the Marvel cinematic universe, has died of cancer. His representative says Boseman died Friday, Aug. 28, 2020 in Los Angeles after a four-year battle with colon cancer. He was 43. (AP File/Photo by Victoria Will/Invision)

We take a closer look at the cultural impact of Marvel’s “Black Panther” series. Then, we talk to the author of a new book that takes a multi-faceted approach to processing grief of all kinds.

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Episode Credits

  • Lee Rayburn Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Bryan Carr Guest
  • Litsa Williams Guest
  • Eleanor Haley Guest

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