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Celebrate Chadwick Boseman Day with us! Honor the legacy of an inspiring leader and role model who touched so many lives with his kindness.
Get ready to celebrate Chadwick Boseman Day on Nov. 29! This special day was created in honor of the late actor, who dedicated his life to inspiring people with his amazing performances and powerful messages about justice and equality. From playing iconic figures such as Jackie Robinson, James Brown and Black Panther's T'Challa, Boseman brought an undeniable strength and courage to every role he took on. Let us all take this opportunity to remember everything he accomplished during his lifetime!
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1976</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Chadwick Boseman’s Birth</div><div class='timeline-text'>Chadwick Boseman was born on November 29, 1976, in Anderson, South Carolina.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Landing His First Starring Role</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boseman landed his first starring role in a feature film, "The Express: The Ernie Davis Story".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2013</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Playing Jackie Robinson in "42"</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boseman captivated audiences with his portrayal of baseball legend Jackie Robinson in the biographical film "42".</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2016</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Introduction as Black Panther</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boseman debuted as T'Challa, the Black Panther, in Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War", becoming an instant fan-favorite.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Passing of Chadwick Boseman</div><div class='timeline-text'>Boseman tragically passed away on August 28, 2020, following a private four-year battle with colon cancer.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Chadwick Boseman Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 29, 2020, the first Chadwick Boseman Day was celebrated to honor the late actor's legacy.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Watch a Chadwick Boseman movie</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather your friends and family and watch one of Chadwick's memorable movies. Whether you choose 42, Marshall, or Black Panther, it'll be sure to be a great time.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate to a charity</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Chadwick was known for his philanthropy and his commitment to giving back to the community. Make a donation in his honor to an organization of your choice.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Do something creative</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Chadwick was an artist and creator. To honor him today, create something—a poem, drawing, painting, song, etc.—that is inspired by him.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Educate yourself about his work</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Take some time today to learn more about Chadwick's life and career. Read interviews he gave and articles written about him.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread positivity online</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Post positive messages on your social media honoring Chadwick's legacy. Use the hashtag #ChadwickBosemanDay to join in on the conversation.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>Chadwick Boseman was an inspiring figure</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Chadwick Boseman was a talented actor who took on of the most iconic roles in recent memory, portraying Wakanda's King T'Chala in Marvel's Black Panther. His portrayal of this character was powerful and inspiring, and a great example of how representation matters in film and entertainment.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He championed diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to being an incredible actor, Chadwick Boseman was also passionate about championing diversity in Hollywood. He used his platform to advocate for more diverse stories to be told in films, and to create opportunities for actors of color.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He was an amazing role model</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Finally, Chadwick Boseman was an amazing role model for people all around the world. He showed us that no matter our struggles or circumstances, we can always strive to achieve greatness - and he inspired us to never give up on our dreams.</p></div></div>
Chadwick Boseman Day is celebrated on November 29 every year. In 2024 Chadwick Boseman Day will occur on a Friday.
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