diversity

Women’s History Month and media

For Women’s History Month, here’s a roundup post highlighting my previous posts about women in media, including comics, animation, and video games.

A look at major media companies that still support diversity initiatives, and alternatives to companies that roll back DEI efforts.

A look at tech companies that still support DEI efforts, as well as alternatives to ones that aren’t.

I look at classic cartoon characters who’ve come out as LGBTQ in recent years, from Velma Dinkley (“Scooby-Doo”) to Nigel Ratburn (“Arthur”).

I look at the series of “Barbie” animated films and TV shows on Netflix, starting with “Barbie: Dreamhouse Adventures,” which ran from 2018 to 2020.

Elon Musk posted a tweet grumbling about non-white versions of older cartoon characters. I look at why we’re seeing more diverse versions.

I take a look at animated holiday specials featuring LGBTQ characters, from “The Loud House” to the “Rugrats” reboot.

A list of the 10 highest-grossing animated movies starring people of color, from Pixar’s “Coco” to Sony’s “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.”

A list of the 10 highest-grossing superhero movies starring people of color, from Marvel’s Black Panther to Disney’s “Big Hero 6.”

A list of holiday specials featuring people of color, from “Doc McStuffins” to “Static Shock” to an adaptation of the book “The Snowy Day.”