The highly anticipated superhero Marvel masterpiece "Black Panther" is set to release in just a few days and the internet is literally buzzing with anticipation. However, some people seem to think that as long as you aren't black, you shouldn't step foot into a movie theater until the entire black community has seen the movie first... which of course has me more than confused. I've actually seen a tweet saying that if a white person has preordered a ticket to see the movie, to give it to a black person.

My Horticulture professor the other day said that "common sense is like a flower-- it doesn't grow in everyone's garden". I feel like it goes without saying but here I am.. saying it: BLACK PANTHER IS NOT JUST FOR BLACK PEOPLE.

The main reason that this movie feels so monumental is that it's a major achievement in the battle for representation, diversity, and inclusion on the big screen. In a few years, the hope is that a cast this diverse won't be something out of the ordinary. What good is it if only black people see a movie that has mainly black characters? That does nothing for introducing people to a culture that they aren't familiar with.

Many of my favorite shows and movies have very few people that look anything like me. That has become my normal. On the contrary, it's become normal for white people to turn on the tv to any channel that they please and still see a predominantly white cast unless they find themselves on BET or watching Black-ish or Rock the Boat. That's their normal. It is not hurting anybody for a change in status quo.

I saw another tweet the other day telling white people to "keep all ur opinions about the film to urself unless you're asked but don't worry, you won't be asked" I don't know about anybody else, but my heart will truly sing if the next time I ask someone their favorite movie, they say "Black Panther". Why? Because it's a long time coming. This isn't a stereotypical movie about black people. Madea isn't in this one. This isn't a Kevin Hart comedy and this isn't a sports drama. This one is truly for the culture.

So for anyone who wants to see Black Panther, consider this a personal invitation. Become familiar with a beautiful people that are just a little bit different than you are. If you love Marvel, this is still that. It's still a superhero movie, so go enjoy it.