From Marvel to Broadway: Moments That Inspired Us This Week

Moments That Inspired Us This Week via Kadiskreations Magazine. Image courtesy of Maya Boyd.

Introducing a new Kadiskreations Magazine series — moments in culture that have inspired and empowered us as women.

From a Life-Changing New Role for Maya Boyd to a Sold-Out Broadway Debut for China Anne McClain — here are the moments that inspired us in the past days.

Continue reading for a little inspiration and celebration as we start a new week.

Maya Boyd in the Broadway production of *& Juliet.* Image courtesy of Simon Lindenblatt via the Everett Collection.

⚡️ A life-changing new role for a rising star.
Maya Boyd was officially cast as Storm in X-Men, marking an exciting new milestone in her career. She first caught our attention with her phenomenal voice. From Broadway to Marvel, we have no doubt she’ll excel as Storm. Sending all our love and support to her on this new journey!

Coco Jones shares a glimpse of her wedding-day glam via Instagram

💍 A beautiful new chapter in love.
Coco Jones unveiled gorgeous wedding photos with her husband, Donovan Mitchell, looking absolutely stunning. From her glam to the couple’s custom-made Off-White ensembles, they showed us their love in style. We wish these newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and success!

China Anne McClain with The Great Gatsby cast before her stage debut via Instagram.

🎭 A well-deserved Broadway debut.
The cast of The Great Gatsby spoke life over China Anne McClain ahead of her sold-out Broadway debut as Daisy Buchanan. She continues to make us so proud and truly deserves all the recognition she receives.

Ryan Destiny and Tracee Ellis Ross for Pattern Beauty’s newest campaign via Instagram.

💇🏾‍♀️ A joint beauty slay.
Tracee Ellis Ross and Ryan Destiny came together for Pattern Beauty’s latest campaign. Alongside Anderson .Paak, this campaign gave us a look at their newest heat-styling products, with a little bit of humor and bob envy all wrapped into one. Go check it out!

Anika Noni Rose, Brandy Norwood, and Halle Bailey at the *Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration* event for D23 via Instagram.

👸🏾 Our Black Disney princesses, together at last.
Anika Noni Rose, Brandy, and Halle Bailey finally united in a special performance alongside some of our other favorite princesses for D23’s Disney Princess: The Ultimate Concert Celebration. This moment made our inner child so proud as they continue to represent what little Black girls everywhere deserve to see — themselves as royalty, always.

You can watch the full show here: