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Media Missives covers various media topics, including: comics; animation; the media industry; and diversity issues.

10 animated holiday specials featuring people of color

A list of holiday specials with an emphasis on diversity and people of color, from “Doc McStuffins” to “Static Shock.”

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out for December 2021. Also, some tips on graphic novel shopping for the holidays.

A list of 10 favorite graphic novels for 2021, from “Goldie Vance” to “Teen Titans: Beast Boy Loves Raven.”

This year marks the 50th anniversary of landmark dance show “Soul Train.” However, why did “Soul Train” and traditional dance TV shows end?

A list of what I consider the 10 all-time best superhero theme songs, from both TV shows and movies, plus some honorable mentions.

A look at graphic novels of interest coming out in November 2021. Also, tips on dealing with the paper shortage affecting comics.

DC Comics has announced that Superman’s son, Jon Kent, is coming out as bisexual in November’s issue of “Superman: Son of Kal-El.”

A list of six Indigenous characters in cartoons, from PBS’ “Molly of Denali” to newcomer DC Comics superhero Equinox.

A look at reasons why Saturday morning cartoons have ended as a concept, from the rise of cable TV to broadcast children’s TV regulations.

A look at my favorite podcasts for 2021, from NPR’s “Wait Wait… Don’t Tell Me!” to Adam Conover’s “Factually.”