SACRAMENTO, CA – October 22, 2025 – The Heroic Girls Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to advocating for better representation of women and girls in popular media, is proud to…
Diversity
Tom Holland Broke The Internet By Performing In Drag While Playing It Straight
Holland dressed as Rhianna because Rhianna is a badass and he did his best to channel her energy while on stage.
The Eternals Diversity Is Its Strength
Despite mediocre reviews (more on that later) the theater I saw The Eternals in last night was packed -- mainly with teenagers that looked like they were on their way…
Heroic Girls Foundation Brings Graphic Novel Literacy Program To The Girl Scouts
Scouts will read, analyze and discuss the Eisner Award-winning comic “Lumberjanes” Oct 29, 2021, Sacramento, Calif. The Heroic Girls Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving equality for women and…
Mindy Kaling Is A South Asian ‘Velma’ In HBO Max Cartoon For Adults
The prequel shows a pre-Scooby 'Velma' solving crimes on her own. Back in February, HBO Max announced a new addition to their animated offerings: "Velma," voiced by Mindy Kaling. The…
Disney Makes “Inclusion” A Foundational Value for Disney Parks
Disney is changing its corporate culture to make sure that ethnicity, gender and sexual orientation are considered at every level of the decision-making process.
Cinderella With A Glass Arm
Amputee Cosplayer Creates “More Than Cute” Costume to Show Little Girl “Difference Could Be Beautiful”
Newcomer Iman Vellani to Play Live-Action ‘Ms. Marvel’ on Disney+ Show
According to a report in Deadline, Disney has finally found its Ms. Marvel in the form of Iman Vellani in her first Hollywood role. Ms. Marvel, a.k.a. Kamala Khan, is…
Javicia Leslie Cast As the New ‘Batwoman’
She is the first Black woman to play Batwoman in live action. Fans have been waiting for the CW to announce who will be filling Batwoman's cowl and cape for…
‘Hot Comb’ Is Our Book Club Pick for July
The Heroic Girls Book Club pick for July is Hot Comb, by new author Ebony Flowers. Hot Comb was one of last year's best surprises, with then-unknown Flowers turning in…