I take a brief look at the popular YouTube animated series “Gracie’s Corner,” featuring catchy kid-friendly songs.
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Cartoon review: “Phoebe & Jay”
Today’s cartoon review is a look at “Phoebe & Jay,” a PBS Kids animated series that debuted in February 2026.
“Zootopia 2,” “Gracie’s Corner” win 2026 NAACP Image Awards
“Zootopia 2” won for outstanding animated feature at the 2026 NAACP Image Awards, shutting out “KPop Demon Hunters.”
Noteworthy anniversaries of Black cartoon characters in 2025
A look at some noteworthy anniversaries of Black comic and animation characters in 2025.
What are the first American TV cartoons starring original Black characters?
A look at the first American TV cartoons to feature original Black characters (not tied to any licensed property, celebrity, sports team, etc.).
“Inside Out 2,” “Mufasa: The Lion King” win 2025 NAACP Image Awards
“Inside Out 2,” “Mufasa: The Lion King,” and voice actor Cree Summer are among the winners at the 2025 NAACP Image Awards.
My favorite podcasts (2024 edition)
A look at my favorite podcasts for 2024, from NPR’s “Code Switch” to indie tech podcast “Tech Won’t Save Us.”
“Across the Spider-Verse,” “The Talk” win 2024 NAACP Image Awards
“Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse” and Darrin Bell’s graphic novel “The Talk” are among the winners at the 2024 NAACP Image Awards.
Black History Month and media
For Black History Month, this post highlights previous posts about African Americans in media, including comics and animation.
My favorite podcasts (2023 edition)
A list of my favorite podcasts for 2023, from NPR podcasts such as “Code Switch” to “Factually! with Adam Conover.”