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The best of minorities in cartoons: Indigenous Peoples' Day

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Today marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day. It originated as a day to observe the indigenous cultures and people of the United States. It’s since grown increasingly popular as an alternative to

Minorities in cartoons: "BraveStarr"

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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 western,

Minorities in cartoons: Owlwoman

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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), and was created by

Minorities in cartoons: Apache Chief

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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) joined the Super Friends