Activists Using ‘Black Panther’ To Increase Voter Registration

SACRAMENTO (CBS13) – “Black Panther” hit theaters this weekend and has already broken the record for the highest-grossing movie opening on President’s Day Weekend. Now activists are using the film’s momentum to encourage African Americans to vote.
“Whenever you see yourself represented properly in mainstream, you feel empowered to make change and participate in society because you feel a part of society,” said Ericka Claudio, a volunteer with the Elector