That’s why Black female cartoon characters have had such a profound impact. They not only offered representation but were also powerful role models who taught young Black girls about friendship ...

These iconic characters would not be the same without the talented actors who voiced them. Whether its nailing SpongeBob SquarePants ' famous laugh or finding the perfect tone for the pint-sized ...

Up until 2019’s “Captain Marvel,” the MCU had yet to produce a film with a solo female lead. And when “Captain Marvel” was finally in the works, it proved contentious as misogynistic ...

Also, the next Avatar will be a female Earthbender. In this world, however, the Avatar is reviled and seen as a harbinger of doom instead of a hero. That’s an interesting twist.

Introduced in 1973, Nubia is an Amazon and was DC’s first black female superhero. Originally meant to be Wonder Woman’s long-lost sister, she’s usually now depicted as her close friend and ally.