The Boondocks

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Sameer Rao  Feb 8, 2019 2:58PM EST

ICYMI: Aaron McGruder Resurrects 'The Boondocks' Just in Time

Huey, Riley, Robert and Ruckus take on the presidential administration’s racist policies, Russian subterfuge and R. Kelly.
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Sameer Rao  Jul 25, 2017 8:12PM EDT

'Children of Ether' Creator LeSean Thomas: Anime Characters of Color are 'A Pretty Big Deal'

The former “The Boondocks” illustrator discusses his new anime project, which opens in 300 theaters today, and the importance of animated shows featuring characters of color.
Jamilah King  Sep 25, 2013 9:26AM EDT

Your Favorite Childhood Cartoons Grew Up and Got Radical

Daria, Lisa Simpson, and Dora the Explorer went and became activists just like you.
Jamilah King  Aug 23, 2010 11:18AM EDT

How the "Boondocks" Fell Off

When the criticism becomes the problem.