Cartoon review: "Jem and the Holograms" January 22, 2021 3 min read Mediacartoon reviewJem and the HologramsanimationAfrican-AmericansLGBTQAsian AmericansLatinos A look back at the 1980s animated series "Jem and the Holograms."
Martin Luther King in cartoons January 15, 2021 4 min read MediaMartin Luther Kingcivil rightscomicsanimationAfrican-Americans A look at prominent appearances of Martin Luther King in comics and animation.
Cartoon review: "Clifford the Big Red Dog" November 17, 2020 3 min read MediaClifford the Big Red DogLatinosAfrican-AmericansJewishLGBTQcartoon reviewPBS KidsPBSpeople with disabilities A look at PBS' "Clifford the Big Red Dog" animated series (both the 2000 and 2019 versions).
Comic review: "Goldie Vance" October 02, 2020 2 min read MediaGoldie Vancegraphic novelsBoom StudiosBrittney WilliamsHope LarsonAfrican-AmericansLGBTQcomic reviews A look at the "Goldie Vance" series of graphic novels.
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne tha God to launch Black podcast network September 22, 2020 2 min read MediapodcastiHeartMediaAfrican-Americans US radio conglomerate iHeartMedia and radio host Charlamagne tha God plan to launch a Black creator-centered podcast network.
Comic review: "The Backstagers" September 11, 2020 3 min read Mediacomic reviewsgraphic novelsLGBTQThe BackstagersBoom StudiosAfrican-AmericansJames Tynion IVRian Sygh My thoughts on "The Backstagers," a series of graphic novels created by James Tynion IV and Rian Sygh.
Comic review: "AJ & Magnus" August 09, 2020 3 min read MediaAfrican-AmericansAJ and MagnusBryan Steelcomic reviewsLGBTQSimon Steelwebcomics My thoughts on the webcomic "AJ & Magnus."
Cartoon review: "Hero Elementary" July 30, 2020 3 min read MediaAfrican-AmericansAsian Americanscartoon reviewHero ElementaryLatinosPBSPBS Kids A look at the PBS Kids cartoon "Hero Elementary," which combines basic science with superheroes.
A look at appearances of John Lewis in media July 28, 2020 2 min read MediaAfrican-AmericansanimationArthurcivil rightscomicsgraphic novelsJohn LewisMarch I look at appearances by the late congressmember John Lewis in media, including comics and animation.
"Hair Love" animated series to launch on HBO Max July 09, 2020 2 min read MediaAfrican-AmericansanimationHair LoveHBO MaxYoung Love Matthew A. Cherry’s Oscar-winning animated short “Hair Love” is receiving even more attention. News came this week that the short’s characters are receiving their own 2D animated