It turns out Wakanda — a place full of Black wealth, health, and longevity — isn’t just a place in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. It turns out a place that enables Black folks to thrive actually does exist in real life.

Thousands of men across the country and around the world have claimed Warren G. Lee, Jr. as a mentor. Their expressions were shared on social media upon hearing of his passing on Monday, July 18. It was clear that he had impacted people's lives during his lifetime.