civil rights
A look at appearances of John Lewis in media
Longtime congressmember and civil rights activist John Lewis passed away earlier this month at the age of 80. Lewis was one of the most prominent… Read More »A look at appearances of John Lewis in media
RIP Nelson Mandela
On Thursday came news of the death of Nelson Mandela. One of the great modern civil rights leaders, Mandela’s famed for his fight against the… Read More »RIP Nelson Mandela
The best of minorities in cartoons: the March on Washington
Today marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, the African-American civil rights march held in Washington, DC that saw Martin Luther King give… Read More »The best of minorities in cartoons: the March on Washington
Minorities in cartoons: The NAACP and comics
This week’s “minorities in cartoons” entry focuses on a few comics produced by the NAACP during the 1960s Civil Rights movement, similar to the Martin… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: The NAACP and comics
Martin Luther King in animation
Here’s a look at the uses in animation of the civil rights movement leader Martin Luther King. Unlike comics, Dr. King doesn’t seem to appear… Read More »Martin Luther King in animation