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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Cartoon review: “Molly of Denali”
“Molly of Denali” is an animated series that debuted on PBS Kids (PBS’ children’s programming block) in 2019. Summary The series stars Molly Mabray, a… Read More »Cartoon review: “Molly of Denali”
The best of minorities in cartoons: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
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… Read More »The best of minorities in cartoons: Indigenous Peoples’ Day
Minorities in cartoons: “BraveStarr”
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is “BraveStarr,” a Filmation animated series that ran in syndication from 1987 to 1988. Background “BraveStarr” was a “space… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: “BraveStarr”
Minorities in cartoons: Bishop
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Bishop (full name: Lucas Bishop), an X-Men character. Bishop first appeared in “Uncanny X-Men” #282 (November 1991). He… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Bishop
Minorities in cartoons: Owlwoman
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Owlwoman, a DC Comics superheroine (real name: Wenonah Littlebird). Owlwoman first appeared in “Super Friends” #7 (August 1977),… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Owlwoman
Minorities in cartoons: Thomas Kalmaku
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Thomas “Tom” Kalmaku, a supporting character in the Green Lantern comics. Thomas first appeared in “Green Lantern” (vol.… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Thomas Kalmaku
Minorities in cartoons: Nelvana of the Northern Lights
“Nelvana of the Northern Lights” #2. Art by Adrian Dingle. This week’s entry is Canadian superheroine Nelvana of the Northern Lights. Nelvana is one of… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Nelvana of the Northern Lights
Minorities in cartoons: Apache Chief
This week’s minorities in cartoons entry is Apache Chief, of the long-running Saturday morning series “Super Friends.” Background Chief (no real name was ever given)… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Apache Chief
Minorities in cartoons: Dawnstar
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… Read More »Minorities in cartoons: Dawnstar