No matter how old you are, there was a time in your life when you were watching cartoons. You might still even be watching cartoons now. From some of the oldest TV shows to newer premieres, here are some of the best black cartoon characters to ever grace TV and film. Black Female Cartoon Characters Princess Tiana In 2009, Disney finally introduced their very first black princess, Princess Tiana, in the movie The Princess and the Frog. A young girl living in New Orleans, she is smart, headstrong, and talented. What we most loved about Tiana is that she kept it real and wasn’t going to let anyone tell her how to live her life. Tiana brought Disney some much needed diversity and we can only hope she’ll bring about more princesses in the future. Susie Carmichael Yassss, Susie! While Rugrats started off with a bunch of fair-skinned babies, we all loved the appearance of Susie Carmichael. Although she originally appeared as Angelica’s enemy, we all loved to watch her help Tommy and his crew stand up to the bully. Plus, don’t forget that she was rockin’ that yellow dress. Numbuh 5 Sometimes you have to say “make it make sense,” and Numbuh 5 will give you that on Code Name: Kids Next Door. One of the few black characters in the series, Abby is cool, calm, and collected as can be seen by her laidback gear. Plus, not only is she both book and street smart, but she helps keep the group together when all their ideas seem to clash. Penny Proud Definitely one of the more popular characters on this list, Penny Proud is a Disney classic. Voiced by Kyla Pratt, The Proud Family character is a young, ambitious teen who’s trying to make her way through growing up. Between juggling her friends, school, and her urge to find a boyfriend, she’s just dealing with regular teenage woes. Suga Mama Another character from The Proud Family, Suga Mama was Penny’s eccentric grandmother. Not one to play games, she didn’t shy from whooping her adult son’s behind when he needed it. Voiced by the wonderful Jo Marie Payton, she was sharp, sassy, and full of life. Garnet Garnet is a character that appears on the relatively new show Steven Universe. A holographic being, she is the combination of two gemstones, Ruby and Sapphire. Voiced by the singer Estelle, Garnet is actually one of the first cartoon characters to appear in a lesbian relationship. We see you, Cartoon Network! Storm One of the most famous black characters of all time, Storm (or Ororo Munroe), is a character from X-Men. While we all know her from the live action movie remake of the TV series, the mutant often appears in an all-white uniform versus the all-black we’re used to seeing on Halle Berry. With the ability to manipulate the weather, it’s safe to say that her powers can be seen as out of this world. Monique If you were growing up in the early 2000s, you knew that Monique was the character that kept it real on Kim Possible. While everyone saw Ron as her best friend, Monique was the one she went to for girl talk and real talk. Not one to play games, she always kept it real and had her friend’s best interest at heart. Keesha Franklin Tons of us grew up watching the Magic School Bus. While there were tons of students, Keesha is who we’re here for. She was the most level-headed of the bunch and was always looking to “get the facts.” Her role might’ve been as equal as the other students, but being able to watch her on screen definitely gave us the representation we were looking for. Michiko Malandro You might remember Michiko Malandro from our 24 Best Black Anime Characters. A character from the series Michiko to Hatchin, she is a convict who escapes from prison. She links up with a young girl who she rescues from abusive foster parents. The two go on a mission to find the young girl’s father. Yoruichi Shihouin Yoruichi is another popular anime character. She appears in the popular series Bleach. While certainly African American, she appears with purple hair and light brown eyes. Her character is known for being intelligent and quick-witted. Doc McStuffins Recent cartoons are really giving the young girls some aspirations. Doc McStuffins is a young “doctor” for children only she works on her toys. Created by Chris Nee, the young Doc McStuffins has been lighting up Disney screens since 2012. Maxine Gibson Maxine Gibson is a character from the animated series Batman. With light brown skin and dark eyes, she’s another character on the list who’s rocking purple hair. A strong woman, she came from a broken home but came out on top through her intelligence. Diana Dungeons and Dragons is a popular series from the 1980s. While it didn’t have a long run, it still left a memory in the minds of fans. Diana is a young girl in the series who is a gymnast who is known for being kind and selfless. Bumblebee If you’ve ever watched Teen Titans, you’ll know the character Bumblebee. While she might be quite a bit arrogant and assertive, as the leader of her tea, she is also talented and highly skilled. With quite a few abilities, she has extra strength and has great agility and endurance. Valerie Grey Valerie Grey is a character that appears in the Nickelodeon show Danny Phantom. She’s introduced to the series as a rich, popular classmate of Danny’s before her father loses his job and their fortune. While they’re first enemies, they soon become friends later in the series. Sasha If you didn’t own a Bratz doll when you were younger, we all wanted one. One of the main four, Sasha was the African American one. While it was a little cliche to have her be into the “Hip-Hop Thang,” we still appreciate the representation. Even so, [...]
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