6 Indigenous characters in cartoons
A list of six Indigenous characters in cartoons, from PBS’ “Molly of Denali” to newcomer DC Comics superhero Equinox.
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A list of six Indigenous characters in cartoons, from PBS’ “Molly of Denali” to newcomer DC Comics superhero Equinox.
A review of the PBS animated series “Molly of Denali,” about an Alaskan Native girl living in the fictional village of Qyah, Alaska.
An updated version of this post is available here. Today marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It originated as a day to observe the indigenous cultures and …
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This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Dawnstar, a DC Comics character and member of the 30th/31st century superhero team the Legion of Super-Heroes. Dawnstar …