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“[Of her twin children] ‘We keep them back from premieres and this sort of thing,’ Bassett said, speaking by phone last week from the set of her new TV drama, 9-1-1. ‘We try to keep them doing their own thing, out and away from it all. But [Black Panther] was one that we felt it was imperative that they experienced and witnessed. It’s an iconic film. It’s such positive images … They can see themselves in a light as warriors, as heroes, as kings, as queens, and potential panthers. All things positive. I really wanted them to experience something that in the way they carry themselves, how they walk through the day, with their heads held high and their chests poked out, feeling good about who they are.’”

Three little sisters recreate movie scenes with their mom.

My mom always told me that I could be anything I wanted to be,” Iverson said. “And I truly, actually believed it. And I fought. I went through a whole lot trying to get to this point right here. It was a blessing for (God) to even get me here, get me to this point so I can retire,” he said. “It was a blessing just to play one NBA basketball game. … But I’ve won scoring titles, MVPs, I’ve done a lot in this league. Being 160 pounds soaking wet, coming from Newport News, Va. I mean, what more can you ask for? And my family is taken care of for the rest of their life. Regrets? I don’t have none.