Melanesia: Afro Origins of SuperHeroes

Melanesia: Afro Origins of SuperHeroes

This video was created from a live presentation of Melanesia: Afro Origins of SuperHeroes. This presentation explores the origins of many popular superheroes like Superman, the Flash, Luke Skywalker, and many more! This video explores the afro-indigenous source materials that many fiction writers, comic-book artists, and movie producers get their ideas from.

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Hero Sunrunner is an author, artist, educator and historical investigator. Hero is a lifelong Detroit resident. He is the founder of AfroPerspectives educational series and website. He is also the owner of Creation Station Unlimited graphic design studio, and the author of "Black Goddess Legacy of the Sacred Feminine."