20 Classic Black Cartoon Shows We Need On Netflix ASAP
Black Cartoon Shows We Need On Netflix
Black cartoon shows are an underrated part of modern pop culture that pushed boundaries, battled stereotypes with slick humor and sprinkled valuable life lessons on kids at a time when animated Black and brown faces were scarce (and often missing) on Saturday mornings.
Hit the flip for a complete list of Black cartoon shows we NEED on Netflix ASAP.
Hammerman
MC Hammer was the biggest rapper of the ’90s who starred in his very own animated show where he fought crime with magical church shoes. No, seriously, this happened and it was amazing.
The Boondocks
The Adult Swim classic punched society in the face with hilarious cultural commentary and brilliant satire that will certainly be relevant forever. (Netflix is actually removing the series despite an outcry from fans)
ProStars
Sports superstars Michael Jordan, Bo Jackson and Wayne Gretzky combined to form the ProStars–a crime-fighting supersquad armed with cool gadgets and teamwork that wowed young viewers.
Black Dynamite
The action-packed and mostly hilarious Adult Swim series was a brilliant blend of satire and nostalgia held together by the mighty Black Dynamite.
The PJ’s
Eddie Murphy’s hilarious stop-motion animated series that portrayed life in an urban housing project has a special place in everyone’s heart.
Fat Albert and the Cosby Kids
The beloved animated series with larger-than-life star Fat Albert and his merry band of homies gave us countless life lessons and junkyard jams for over ten years.
C-Bear and Jamal
Everyone’s favorite animated series about a boy named Jamal and his cooler-than-you teddy bear C Bear was ahead of its time.
Class of 3000
This Cartoon Network gem starred André 3000 as music teacher Sunny Bridges who taught extraordinary kids at Georgia’s Westley School of Performing Arts.
The Proud Family
Disney brought us this hilarious series about Penny Proud and her crazy family that always seem to pop up on memes.
Static Shock
The superhero highschooler battled supervillains and social issues on the slept-on WB series.
Fillmore!
At some point, Disney aired this criminally-underrated series that followed the 12-year-old leader of do-good gang “The Safety Patrol” and its daily shenanigans.
Osmosis Jones
This technically isn’t a show but the action-adventure flick about a white blood cell policeman (voiced by Chris Rock) battling a deadly virus is a lovable cult classic.
Kid ‘n Play
The funky fresh animated series was based on the real-life Hip-Hop duo and stressed healthy friendships and making good decisions.
The Jackson 5ive
Think Josie and the Pussycats but with the beloved Jackson 5 who went on various adventures and jammed out like only they could.
Mike Tyson Mysteries
Ex-heavyweight champ Mike Tyson, his adopted daughter, the ghost of Marquess of Queensberry and a pigeon solve mysteries on this hilariously wacky show that more people should watch.
Mister T
The iconic Mr. T was a globe-trotting gymnastics coach (Yes, you read that right) who solved various mysteries and thwarted evil plots.
Harlem Globetrotters
The legendary trickster squad battled villains with the help of trusty bus driver/manager Granny and their dog mascot Dribbles. Sounds supercool, we know.
Little Bill
The once popular Nick Jr. series centered around lovable Little Bill learning lessons or morals perfect for small children.
Freaknik: The Musical
Cartoon Network’s star-studded musical (produced by T-Pain) was completely ridiculous yet wildly enjoyable with a MONSTER soundtrack.
