After Realizing Shuri’s Impact, Letitia Wright Is Working To Get More Girls Involved In STEM

By Alexa Lisitza via https://blavity.com

Shuri is inspiring young women everywhere.

“Black Panther” star Letitia Wright has taken inspiration from fans hailing her performance as the tech-savvy character Shuri and partnered with energy company Shell to highlight young women making strides in STEM.

A look at Wright’s filmography might easily lead one to believe STEM advocacy is her calling. The 24-year-old has also played a techie on “Black Mirror” and in the futuristic sci-fi movie “Ready Player One.” Being a black woman on screen who handles technology like a second nature has emboldened many to reach out to Wright and send the actress heartwarming messages.

Wright told Evening Standard that she received “a flood of messages from people saying thank you for representing us. There’s been such a lack of exposure to young women in STEM subjects.”

Confident in her platform and power to make a difference, Wright worked with Shell to create a video in which she met and spoke with young female students who were entering Shell’s Eco-marathon. The marathon consists of two parts: in the first, students race to complete a track run while using the least amount of energy as possible. The winners then move on to the Mileage Challenge, in which they …

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