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Danai Gurira
@DanaiGurira
Actress. Playwright. Activist. Artistic Director of AlmasiArts.org. Founder of #LoveOurGirls (logpledge.org). Goodwill Ambassador.
rb.gy/8an7h8Joined April 2014
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Trailblazing. Powerhouse. Iconic. Just a few words that describe . 🖤 Read more from my tribute to Angela with the link below. #WakandaForever
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My favorite part of sharing my birthday with #ValentinesDay is making it about loving & valuing girls & women globally & hopefully bringing awareness through #LoveOurGirls to the gender gap we must lessen. This year & every year to come, I seek to contribute to change with love💕
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Another year around the sun! For those that may not know - my father named me Danai, in commemoration of my birth on this day of love and romance; Danai, in our native tongue, Shona, means to be in love or to love one another.
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I want to share these stories with others so that collectively, we can spread awareness of this issue and spur as many people as we can to acquire this vital life skill.
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Tag me in your videos using #OurSwimStories and I’ll be resharing some to my page.
I personally was inspired by the Black swim stories I came across while preparing for my chat with about the work she’s done to increase water safety awareness for young people of color.
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I want to invite you all to share your OWN swim stories with me, because the skill of knowing how to swim is so important and can be the difference between life or death. What has your journey been with water and and the skill of swimming?
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Simone truly embodies the mission of #LoveOurGirls and I can’t wait for you all to hear our conversation – coming very soon.
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This was an inspiring conversation around Black people’s swim stories and how we change our narrative around this sport — which is also a skill that can be the difference between life and death.
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To kick this off, Simone and I discussed her often lonely journey as a Black woman in the field of competitive swimming, the work she has done to help young people of color gain equitable access to pools and skills in swimming -
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In 2023, my goal was to relaunch #LoveOurGirls through conversations with inspirational women to learn more about the work they are doing to make a change in the world today.
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Simone is what we call “A Girl We Love” at #LoveOurGirls, which I created to raise awareness of the inequities women and girls face, while simultaneously uplifting and supporting all of the female leaders bringing about change.
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I’m thrilled to announce I sat down with Olympic gold medalist Simone Manuel who is an incredible force that works to provide education and resources for BIPOC youth to create positive swim readiness experiences.
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I mean… who wouldn’t want to be the strong, heroic, intelligent woman that is Shuri?! 😍 Catch her in action in #WakandaForever - on today! 🖤
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Reminiscing on the magic of the #WakandaForever Africa Premiere 🤎 Special thanks to one of my favorite fashion designers from the Motherland #ChristieBrown for this beautifully crafted look that is whimsical, modern and rooted in the continent all at once.
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Dedicated to our King, our brother, our Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman. Enkosi, enkosi, enkosi.
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Thank you to Ryan Coogler for your vision and guidance, my whole Wakandan (and new Talocan) family for everything you brought to this film, and the fans for your endless enthusiasm and love. We feel it and we can’t wait to share #WakandaForever with you on 11/11.
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Enjoyed sharing pieces of my story with and on my return to Wakanda, revisiting my stage roots to play King Richard III, and how an early childhood encounter influenced the powerful Black women I am honored to embody on screen. self.com/story/danai-gu
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#WakandaForever Global Junket Day One. So excited to share this story with y’all. Here we go!
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From to to , Louis Vuitton’s 200th anniversary was quite a sight to behold and a gorgeous display of thought and expression all encased in the most utilitarian of objects: the travel trunk. I had a blast. Thanks for having me .
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So many amazing memories. I can’t express my gratitude enough. And we ain’t done quite yet 😉 #TheWalkingDead
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I love this chick, and playing her on screen has been one of the greatest privileges of my life. None of this would have been possible without the overwhelming love and support from all of you. And my incredible #TWDFamily. #TheWalkingDead
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2012 ➡️ 2022.
10 years ago today on October 14th, 2012, Michonne made her first appearance on #TheWalkingDead.
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In one month, return to Wakanda.
Experience Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: #WakandaForever, only in theaters November 11. Get tickets now: fandango.com/wakandaforever
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Letitia said it so beautifully: “Different seasons require different types of friends, and this season we didn’t need colleagues: we needed friends. We needed comfort and a great support system.”
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Had a blast at this shoot with fellow Wakandans and Letitia Wright. Thanks for having us and letting us share our journey back to #Wakanda. elle.com/uk/BlackPanthe
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About to go live on #GMAinGhana! Join me and for a tour of stunning Accra and a celebration of a modern, thriving, innovative Africa. #WakandaISReal
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Danai was my terrific tour guide today…and she’ll be joining us LIVE in Ghana tomorrow morn on @gma!
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We’re back. @ San Diego Comic-Con
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Just posted a photo @ Delacorte Theater, Central Park
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Danai Gurira's #MetGala dress certainly embraced the Gilded Glamour dress code. See more about her one-shouldered gown, designed by Head of State’s Taofeek Abijako, here:
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Check out ’s #ThrillDriver coming 02.13.22. Me, , , and the iconic are driving towards a screen near you! Are you ready to ride? #NissanPartner
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This is one ride you’re not going to want to miss. Check out the first-look trailer for ’s #ThrillDriver with me, , and the legendary . #NissanPartner
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Join us in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by taking action for #VotingRights 🗳️ Text ‘MLK’ to 56005 to call your Senators and ask them to support the voting rights legislation our democracy needs. #MLKDay #MLKWeekendOfService
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He stood up for everyone.
He spoke up with courage and truth.
He fought against injustice and oppressive systems.
He served, he served, he served.
I would like to be more like him.
I have a lot of work to do.
#MLKDay
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