Sep 18, 2018 · For African American children like myself, seeing cartoons with Black narratives and characters was a huge deal that didn't happen nearly enough. But there were some cartoon pieces of media...

Nov 1, 2024 · Some popular male Black animated characters include the superhero Frozone from Pixar's Incredibles, voiced by the legendary Samuel L. Jackson, and 10-year-old Huey Freeman from The Boondocks, a character deeply embedded in American culture and voiced by the talented Regina King.

Sep 25, 2020 · We may have to wait to see Soul, but there are plenty of great black-led animated films in the streaming world, like The Proud Family and Bebe's Kids.

This list is focused on highlighting animated movies & cartoon TV shows ft. Black people in leading or strong supporting roles (not used as background scenery, no racially ambiguous characters voiced by Black actors, or characters "coded" as Black).

From the early days when musicians dabbled in voicing cartoon versions of themselves, to today’s explicit, action-packed adult animation, black cartoons have come a long way. Here are some of the best black cartoons ever made, some for adults only, some for kids.

List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. Waynehead. This show is about a 10 year-old boy who is trying to deal with the problems of pre-adolescence in his neighborhood in lower Manhattan. 2. Afro Samurai. A Black samurai goes on a mission to avenge the wrongful death of his father in a futuristic feudal Japan. 3. The LeBrons.

Aug 17, 2020 · These shows serve up rich depictions of Black families that don’t fall into stereotype, while taking some insider shots (sorry, Tyler Perry). Aaron McGruder’s “The Boondocks” offers some of...

Oct 2, 2023 · In light of the importance of your kids being able to see themselves on screen, here are our top suggestions for kids' TV shows that feature Black main characters.

Sep 15, 2022 · Find black-led children's shows that will inspire and entertain your kids! From "The Proud Family" to "Doc McStuffins," these 20 series are sure to please.

List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 1. The Boondocks. Brothers Huey and Riley Freeman experience a culture clash when they leave Chicago to move in with their grandfather in the suburbs. 2. Black Dynamite. 3. The PJs. The lives of occupants of an inner-city housing project. 4. Kirikou and the Sorceress. 5.