This hour, we are returning to conversations about the stories we see represented on the small screen. is the creator of '' and also worked on Adventure Time. She'll discuss using people's real voices in her work and covering topics like gentrification on a series that children watch. Bethonie Butler, author of ',' talks to us about shows centering Black characters from 1968's Julia up to the present day.
GUESTS:
- : writer, director and storyboard artist in the animation industry. She is the creator of the series ',' which is currently on Netflix. She also worked on Adventure Time.
- Bethonie Butler: author of '.' Bethonie is a former reporter for The Washington Post where she covered television and pop culture.
This episode originally aired on February 21, 2024.
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