The Legacy of Black Visibility in STAR WARS
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George Lucas’ space opera
Star Wars has left its mark as a blueprint for countless science fiction endeavors. The film encouraged many viewers to picture themselves amongst the stars, but it hits differently when those leading these extraterrestrial adventures don’t look like you. This is a common sentiment for Black audiences of science fiction. This genre, and
Star Wars, has historically been complicated with its incorporation of Black people—from its lack thereof to its warped inclusion.
Even amid this discrimination, Black people have made major contributions to
Star Wars and to science fiction. The efforts of Black people connected to the epic saga that is