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Heroes: My Heroes Actually Have Real Super Powers boldly portrays Black sheroes like Harriet Tubman, Sojourner Truth, Rosa Parks and Winnie Mandela in T-shirts bearing the insignias of Superman, Green Lantern, Iron Man and Black Panther, respectively.

Connecting these freedom fighters with the visual symbolism of superheroes and layering the colorful imagery with quotations from these and other Black sheroes makes a powerful statement.

Indeed, Cooper’s vibrant and unapologetic mash-ups of history and pop culture have been featured in art exhibitions nationwide and attracted celebrity fans.

His particular approach to the series might leave some wondering why he hasn’t followed some cultural icons, like author Roxane Gay and fantasy writer N..

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