Chadwick Boseman Does What Donald Trump Refuses To Do
Back in April James Shaw Jr. became a national hero when he wrestled and disarmed Travis Reinking who had already shot and killed 4 people at a Waffle House. Shaw then went on to help raise money for the funerals of the deceased victims of Reinking’s killing spree. Shaw received recognition from multiple news and media outlets for his heroism, yet Donald Trump never acknowledged Shaw or his actions.
While the President may not see a point in acknowledging a hero, the star of Black Panther, Chadwick Boseman did. In a heartwarming move, Boseman asked Shaw to join him on stage and then presented Shaw with the “best hero” that had just been presented to Boseman. The Black Panther Star stated “This is going to live at your house” as he handed the award to the Waffle House hero.
SANTA MONICA, Calif. — The MTV Movie & TV Awards gave “Black Panther” its first taste of awards glory, with Marvel’s blockbuster taking home four honors including two awards for its star, Chadwick Boseman. Boseman quickly handed off his best hero award to James Shaw Jr., who wrestled an assault-style rifle away from a gunman in a Tennessee Waffle House in April.
“This is going to live at your house,” Boseman told Shaw, giving him the show’s golden popcorn award. The actor said while it was an honor to be recognized for playing a superhero, it was more important to “acknowledge the heroes we have in real life.”
Shaw charged a gunman at the Tennessee Waffle House in April, wrestling him to the ground and grabbing his weapon. Shaw’s hands were severely burned from grabbing the AR-15.
After the shooting, which killed four people, Shaw said he “took the gun so I could get myself out” of the situation, and that he was glad to save other lives as well.
Boseman, who starred as T’Challa in “Black Panther,” also won the award for best performance in a movie. Michael B. Jordan, who played the villain Erik Killmonger, won best villain.
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