I can't separate these two as individuals as Huey and Riley both had an equal impact on the culture. Both are voiced by the talented Regina King. Huey has more of a "woke" serious personality as the ...

Jenny Slate and Kristen Bell have both resigned from their roles as Black cartoon characters. Each actress cited a growing awareness of their privilege for quitting so that the characters could have ...

Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. Actress Jenny Slate today announced that she will no longer voice the character of Missy Foreman-Greenwald, a young mixed ...

Look closely at A’ja Wilson’s feet every time she strolls out of the tunnel for the Las Vegas Aces. You’ll learn something about her heritage and personality every time. It’s your best chance to catch ...

How many Black cartoon characters can you name? If you’re like most people, you’ll struggle to think of more than a few. Animation featured notably racist caricatures for decades, and when it ...

There’s a scene in the Cartoon Network’s new show Craig of the Creek that its creators Matt Burnett and Ben Levin say has had meaningful impact for certain viewers: the 10-year-old titular character ...

For many decades, Black Americas have sat their children down in front of the TV to enjoy what we thought were wholesome, entertaining cartoons, with practical moral lessons and cautionary tales. Of ...