Can you tell me why "just" is used here?
Native speaker’s answer
Rebecca
In this context, "just" has been used to mean "simply" or "precisely." Thus, we can understand "it's become part of our culture, just as a symbol" to mean "it's become part of our culture, simply as a symbol" to indicate the significance of Chadwick Boseman's work to many people. Ex: His work is important to many people, even just as a symbol. Ex: Just as a role model, Chadwick Boseman has been a great inspiration for many.