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Festival inspired by ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago

A preview of the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon with one of the event organizers.

07/23/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Festival inspired by ‘Black Panther’ Returns to Chicago

Clip: 7/23/2019 | 5m 25sVideo has Closed Captions

A preview of the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon with one of the event organizers.

Comic book lovers, pop culture fanatics and art and tech enthusiasts are flocking to McCormick Place this weekend for the Afro-futuristic celebration Wakandacon. We get a preview of this year’s fest.

07/23/2019 | Rating NR

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