Your recs for black ladies
This month, I've been contributing to #femslash february by highlighting female character-centric and femslash-centric tags at AO3. In the process, I've opened up comments to everyone. Today and tomorrow, I'll be posting those results.
First of all, whoa. All by itself, the post on black women characters received more suggestions than all the other posts combined. Not only that, but it received suggestions on all 3 platforms, the only post to do so. So it gets its own recap.
Notes: If I've doubled up a character, misspelled a name or canon, linked wrong, etc., holler at me! If I've forgotten to credit a suggestion (lots of suggestions came from multiple sources, so I tried to list everyone), holler. If there's a character without a link, that's because she doesn't exist on AO3 yet. If that changes, holler. There's also a list at the bottom for ladies who are black in some canons but not in others, so browsers can make informed choices.
You recommended:
* Diana Barrigan [White Collar], recced by Clio-jlh, Musyc, Merisunshine36, and Winterklisses
* Precious Ramotswe [The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency], recced by Pennypaperbrain
* Ella Thompson [Sherlock BBC], recced by Clarastream
* Angel Salvadore [Marvel X-Men First Class], recced by Clarastream
* Mira [Terra Nova], recced by Xparrot
* Simone Hundin [Pushing Daisies], recced by Xparrot and Crossedwires
* Rachel Zane [Suits], recced by Sellahdor
* Eve Moneypenny [Skyfall], recced by Homosociallyyours, Liviapenn, and Merisunshine36
* Camille Saroyan [Bones], recced by Musyc
* Lanie Parish, Victoria Gates [Castle], recced by Musyc
* Rachel Brooks [Justified], recced by Musyc
* Isis [Bring It On], recced by Musyc
* Eva Rodriguez [Center Stage], recced by Musyc
* Tia Dalma/Calypso (Tia Dalma) [Pirates of the Caribbean], recced by Musyc
* Winifred Bambera [Classic Doctor Who], recced by Liviapenn and Lost_spook
* Mika Coretti [Ninja Assassin], recced by Liviapenn
* Dayna Mellanby [Blake's 7], recced by Liviapenn and Lost_spook
* Cindi Mayweather [The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monae], recced by Liviapenn
* Nebula [Hercules/Xena], recced by Liviapenn
* Maxine Gibson [Batman Beyond], recced by Liviapenn
* Ashley Davenport [Revenge], recced by Liviapenn
* Erimem [Classic Doctor Who], recced by Liviapenn
* Anamaria [Pirates of the Caribbean], recced by Liviapenn
* Tish Jones [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Liz Ten [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Nefertiti [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Misty Knight [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Monica Rambeau [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Monet St. Croix [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn
* Mari Jiwi McCabe [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Amanda Waller [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jakita Wagner [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Jennifer Pierce [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Anissa Pierce [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Joan Leland [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Anita Fite [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Sarah Chambers [Crusade], recced by Quequieresmrmorden
* Jordan Todd [Criminal Minds], recced by Freakingdork
* Anastasia Dualla [Battlestar Galactica], recced by Freakingdork and Cantarina
* Diana "The Acrobat" [Dungeons and Dragons], recced by Lost_spook
* Jolene Porteous [The Losers], recced by Crossedwires
* Alexander Moreau [Poltergeist], recced by Ariestess
* Mama Odie [The Princess and the Frog], recced by Ariestess
* Cassie Robinson [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Missouri Moseley [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Tamara [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Leena [Warehouse 13], recced by Cantarina
* Irene Frederic [Warehouse 13], recced by Cantarina
* Val Santiago [Lost Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Christina [Divergent], recced by Cantarina
* J [The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Nina [The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Laverne Roberts [Scrubs], recced by Cantarina
* Raquel Ervin [Milestone Comics/DC Universe], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jenni Ognats [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre New 52)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Joanna Cargill [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Idie Okonkwo [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Heather Tucker [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Wanda Jackson [America’s Best Comics/Top 10], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Sally-Jo Jessell [America’s Best Comics/Top 10], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Melody Jacobs [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jazmin Cullen [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre New 52)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jennifer Pierce [DC Universe - Thunder’s sister], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Victoria Ngengi [Wildstorm/Stormwatch], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Danielle Foccart [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre-Zero Hour)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Kima Greggs [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Cheryl [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Marla Daniels [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Brianna Barksdale [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Becca Huffstater [Huge], recced by Crossedwires
* Dorothy Rand [Huge], recced by Crossedwires
* Mary Pembleton [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Rene Sheppard [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Terri Stivers [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Samantha Bloom [Undercovers], recced by Crossedwires
* Shontal Hicks [Arctic Air], recced by Crossedwires
* Joanna Locasto [Deception], recced by Crossedwires
* Erin Gray [Luther], recced by Crossedwires
* Lila Robinson [Pushing Daisies], recced by Crossedwires
* Wilhelmina Slater [Ugly Betty], recced by Crossedwires
* Angelina Johnson [Harry Potter], recced by Winterklisses
* Carly Diggle [Arrow], recced by Winterklisses
* Unique Adams [Glee], recced by Winterklisses
* Veronica Fisher [Shameless US], recced by Winterklisses
* Alisha Bailey/Daniels [Misfits], recced by Winterklisses
* Nikki [Misfits], recced by Winterklisses
* Selena [28 Days Later], recced by Liviapenn
* Dame Vaako [The Chronicles of Riddick], recced by Liviapenn
* Elisa Maza [Gargoyles], recced by Liviapenn
* Netossa [She-Ra Princess of Power], recced by Liviapenn
* Original Cindy [Dark Angel], recced by Liviapenn
* Rose Henderson/Nadler [Lost], recced by Liviapenn
* Trudy Joplin [Miami Vice], recced by Liviapenn
* Guinan [Star Trek: TNG], recced by Liviapenn
* Francie Calfo [Alias], recced by Liviapenn
* Angela Moore [Boy Meets World], recced by Liviapenn
* Isabelle Tyler [The 4400], recced by Liviapenn
* Monique [Kim Possible], recced by Liviapenn
* Valerie Gray [Danny Phantom], recced by Liviapenn
* Agent 355 [Y: The Last Man], recced by Liviapenn
* Catherine Duke [NewsRadio], recced by Liviapenn
* Sagiitta Weinberg [Sakura Taisen V], recced by Liviapenn
* Olivia [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn
* Kendra Young [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn
* Nikki Wood [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn ("Nikki and Kendra are in multiple episodes, although they do both die")
* Rosita Farisi [Doctor Who (from the 2008 Christmas special.)], recced by Liviapenn
* Elena [Street Fighter 3], recced by Liviapenn
* Tanya [Mortal Kombat 4], recced by Liviapenn
* Alyx Vance [Half-Life 2], recced by Liviapenn
* Rochelle [Left 4 Dead], recced by Liviapenn
* Sheva Alomar [Resident Evil 5], recced by Liviapenn
Wherethehellisthewarpwireadds: "I know Misty Knight is not infrequently paired with her partner Colleen Wing; I think Thunder is canonically lesbian. Empress has been paired with Arrowette/Cissie King-Jones."
Ladies who are black in some canons and not in others:
* Aisha Al-Fadhil [The Losers], recced by Liviapenn and Crossedwires (Played by Zoe Saldana in the movie, Afghani/Pakistani in the comics.)
* Heather Hudson [Marvel], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire ("the character is only black in one series that I’m aware of (Exiles) and most if not all of the fics I saw on AO3 featured the white version.")
Takeaways from this list:
1. There are some awesome black women in various canons! I should get to know more of them.
2. You guys rock!
3. Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire should chat, if they don't know each other already. They have a lot of the same taste in awesome female comics characters.
Originally posted to Dreamwidth. Current replies:
First of all, whoa. All by itself, the post on black women characters received more suggestions than all the other posts combined. Not only that, but it received suggestions on all 3 platforms, the only post to do so. So it gets its own recap.
Notes: If I've doubled up a character, misspelled a name or canon, linked wrong, etc., holler at me! If I've forgotten to credit a suggestion (lots of suggestions came from multiple sources, so I tried to list everyone), holler. If there's a character without a link, that's because she doesn't exist on AO3 yet. If that changes, holler. There's also a list at the bottom for ladies who are black in some canons but not in others, so browsers can make informed choices.
You recommended:
* Diana Barrigan [White Collar], recced by Clio-jlh, Musyc, Merisunshine36, and Winterklisses
* Precious Ramotswe [The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency], recced by Pennypaperbrain
* Ella Thompson [Sherlock BBC], recced by Clarastream
* Angel Salvadore [Marvel X-Men First Class], recced by Clarastream
* Mira [Terra Nova], recced by Xparrot
* Simone Hundin [Pushing Daisies], recced by Xparrot and Crossedwires
* Rachel Zane [Suits], recced by Sellahdor
* Eve Moneypenny [Skyfall], recced by Homosociallyyours, Liviapenn, and Merisunshine36
* Camille Saroyan [Bones], recced by Musyc
* Lanie Parish, Victoria Gates [Castle], recced by Musyc
* Rachel Brooks [Justified], recced by Musyc
* Isis [Bring It On], recced by Musyc
* Eva Rodriguez [Center Stage], recced by Musyc
* Tia Dalma/Calypso (Tia Dalma) [Pirates of the Caribbean], recced by Musyc
* Winifred Bambera [Classic Doctor Who], recced by Liviapenn and Lost_spook
* Mika Coretti [Ninja Assassin], recced by Liviapenn
* Dayna Mellanby [Blake's 7], recced by Liviapenn and Lost_spook
* Cindi Mayweather [The ArchAndroid - Janelle Monae], recced by Liviapenn
* Nebula [Hercules/Xena], recced by Liviapenn
* Maxine Gibson [Batman Beyond], recced by Liviapenn
* Ashley Davenport [Revenge], recced by Liviapenn
* Erimem [Classic Doctor Who], recced by Liviapenn
* Anamaria [Pirates of the Caribbean], recced by Liviapenn
* Tish Jones [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Liz Ten [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Nefertiti [Doctor Who 2005], recced by Liviapenn
* Misty Knight [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Monica Rambeau [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Monet St. Croix [Marvel], recced by Liviapenn
* Mari Jiwi McCabe [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Amanda Waller [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jakita Wagner [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Jennifer Pierce [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Anissa Pierce [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Joan Leland [DCU], recced by Liviapenn
* Anita Fite [DCU], recced by Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Sarah Chambers [Crusade], recced by Quequieresmrmorden
* Jordan Todd [Criminal Minds], recced by Freakingdork
* Anastasia Dualla [Battlestar Galactica], recced by Freakingdork and Cantarina
* Diana "The Acrobat" [Dungeons and Dragons], recced by Lost_spook
* Jolene Porteous [The Losers], recced by Crossedwires
* Alexander Moreau [Poltergeist], recced by Ariestess
* Mama Odie [The Princess and the Frog], recced by Ariestess
* Cassie Robinson [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Missouri Moseley [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Tamara [Supernatural], recced by Cantarina
* Leena [Warehouse 13], recced by Cantarina
* Irene Frederic [Warehouse 13], recced by Cantarina
* Val Santiago [Lost Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Christina [Divergent], recced by Cantarina
* J [The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Nina [The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl], recced by Cantarina
* Laverne Roberts [Scrubs], recced by Cantarina
* Raquel Ervin [Milestone Comics/DC Universe], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jenni Ognats [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre New 52)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Joanna Cargill [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Idie Okonkwo [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Heather Tucker [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Wanda Jackson [America’s Best Comics/Top 10], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Sally-Jo Jessell [America’s Best Comics/Top 10], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Melody Jacobs [Marvel Universe/X-Men], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jazmin Cullen [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre New 52)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Jennifer Pierce [DC Universe - Thunder’s sister], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Victoria Ngengi [Wildstorm/Stormwatch], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Danielle Foccart [DC Universe (Legion of Superheroes - pre-Zero Hour)], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire
* Kima Greggs [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Cheryl [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Marla Daniels [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Brianna Barksdale [The Wire], recced by Crossedwires
* Becca Huffstater [Huge], recced by Crossedwires
* Dorothy Rand [Huge], recced by Crossedwires
* Mary Pembleton [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Rene Sheppard [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Terri Stivers [Homicide: Life on the Street], recced by Crossedwires
* Samantha Bloom [Undercovers], recced by Crossedwires
* Shontal Hicks [Arctic Air], recced by Crossedwires
* Joanna Locasto [Deception], recced by Crossedwires
* Erin Gray [Luther], recced by Crossedwires
* Lila Robinson [Pushing Daisies], recced by Crossedwires
* Wilhelmina Slater [Ugly Betty], recced by Crossedwires
* Angelina Johnson [Harry Potter], recced by Winterklisses
* Carly Diggle [Arrow], recced by Winterklisses
* Unique Adams [Glee], recced by Winterklisses
* Veronica Fisher [Shameless US], recced by Winterklisses
* Alisha Bailey/Daniels [Misfits], recced by Winterklisses
* Nikki [Misfits], recced by Winterklisses
* Selena [28 Days Later], recced by Liviapenn
* Dame Vaako [The Chronicles of Riddick], recced by Liviapenn
* Elisa Maza [Gargoyles], recced by Liviapenn
* Netossa [She-Ra Princess of Power], recced by Liviapenn
* Original Cindy [Dark Angel], recced by Liviapenn
* Rose Henderson/Nadler [Lost], recced by Liviapenn
* Trudy Joplin [Miami Vice], recced by Liviapenn
* Guinan [Star Trek: TNG], recced by Liviapenn
* Francie Calfo [Alias], recced by Liviapenn
* Angela Moore [Boy Meets World], recced by Liviapenn
* Isabelle Tyler [The 4400], recced by Liviapenn
* Monique [Kim Possible], recced by Liviapenn
* Valerie Gray [Danny Phantom], recced by Liviapenn
* Agent 355 [Y: The Last Man], recced by Liviapenn
* Catherine Duke [NewsRadio], recced by Liviapenn
* Sagiitta Weinberg [Sakura Taisen V], recced by Liviapenn
* Olivia [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn
* Kendra Young [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn
* Nikki Wood [Buffy the Vampire Slayer], recced by Liviapenn ("Nikki and Kendra are in multiple episodes, although they do both die")
* Rosita Farisi [Doctor Who (from the 2008 Christmas special.)], recced by Liviapenn
* Elena [Street Fighter 3], recced by Liviapenn
* Tanya [Mortal Kombat 4], recced by Liviapenn
* Alyx Vance [Half-Life 2], recced by Liviapenn
* Rochelle [Left 4 Dead], recced by Liviapenn
* Sheva Alomar [Resident Evil 5], recced by Liviapenn
Wherethehellisthewarpwireadds: "I know Misty Knight is not infrequently paired with her partner Colleen Wing; I think Thunder is canonically lesbian. Empress has been paired with Arrowette/Cissie King-Jones."
Ladies who are black in some canons and not in others:
* Aisha Al-Fadhil [The Losers], recced by Liviapenn and Crossedwires (Played by Zoe Saldana in the movie, Afghani/Pakistani in the comics.)
* Heather Hudson [Marvel], recced by Wherethehellisthewarpwire ("the character is only black in one series that I’m aware of (Exiles) and most if not all of the fics I saw on AO3 featured the white version.")
Takeaways from this list:
1. There are some awesome black women in various canons! I should get to know more of them.
2. You guys rock!
3. Liviapenn and Wherethehellisthewarpwire should chat, if they don't know each other already. They have a lot of the same taste in awesome female comics characters.
Originally posted to Dreamwidth. Current replies: