Latinx superheroes were not a reality for several decades in American comic books. The earliest fictional Latinx heroes were set in 19th century Mexico or the American Southwest. Continue Reading
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Informed Consent Statement for Closed Bereavement Study
This is a copy of an informed consent statement that SurveyMonkey Audience participants read when considering to be a part of a bereavement study I am conducting. As promised, a copy of that statement is below. Unfortunately, the study is closed to other participants at this time. If interested in the topic click on this… Continue Reading
Ibn Khaldun: Arab Father of Social Psychology?
Ibn Khaldun (1332-1406) was an Arab philosopher who developed what is widely considered the first theory of social psychology and the factors behind changes in historical periods. As was the pattern of philosophers of that era, he also addressed just about everything else in his era. Continue Reading
The Dove–The First Black Superhero?
Everyone considers the Black Panther the first black superhero in comic books. His debut in the Fantastic Four #52, in 1966, created quite a stir. But is it possible that another African American hero preceded him, way back in 1943? Continue Reading
Building Joy–Ideas for Increasing Personal Happiness
More often we tend to think of joy as something that just happens when an especially good moment comes our way. That’s true in its own way. But we can also be about building joy into our lives. Continue Reading
President Chester Arthur’s Intriguing Interracial Friendship
It was Alexander Powell, Chester Arthur’s African American doorkeeper, who greeted reporters when they came to Arthur’s home seeking a reaction from the Vice President after news of James Garfield’s death as a result of an assassin’s bullet became public. Continue Reading
Thecla-The Saint Even Lionesses Loved
Thecla was the most popular female saint in the early Christian church. Her story provided a touchstone for communities of women for centuries. And for the early church, Thecla was honored even more than Mary. So how come we know so little of her today? Continue Reading
Acceptance, Choice and New Beginnings
Acceptance is a simple word. Achieving it can be very complicated. Continue Reading
Don Winslow of the Navy, Forgotten Hero of Comics, Radio and Film
Don Winslow of the Navy is a largely forgotten hero of multiple medias, highly popular in the 1930s and 1940s. His straight arrow, unabashed patriotism is no longer much in fashion, his references to the Japanese especially unfortunate. Continue Reading
Green Arrowhead: An Indian Hero and his White Sidekick
The first thing that grabs you about Green Arrowhead is his name. Did Ace Periodicals not know about that other archer named Green Arrow? Continue Reading
Five Native American Superheroes of the Old West
Native American superheroes are pretty rare today. But did you know that for a brief period in the early 1950s there were actually five of them Continue Reading
Consciousness, Stories and Identity–How the Human Animal was Born
Anyone who’s been reading this blog knows I’m big on stories. Anyone who knows me as a friend or teacher knows I tell them all the time. But it was only after studying the history of psychology that I came to realize just how critical stories were to the evolution of our identity. Continue Reading
The Secret of Job’s Daughters
Job’s daughters are mentioned but briefly in the Book of Job, but their story is far more intriguing that it would seem, if you only know where to look. Continue Reading
Wyatt Wingfoot, Comic’s First Indian Romantic Lead
Wyatt Wingfoot was a revelation when he was introduced in the pages of the Fantastic Four #50 in 1966. Continue Reading
Other Native American Heroes of 1940s Comic Books
What follows is a list of Native American Heroes, supporting characters and villains in 1940s comic books. Continue Reading
Tommy Tomahawk, Reluctant Wartime Hero
When America goes to war, Tommy Tomahawk’s friends at Haskell College, “the far-famed university for American Indians,” decide to enlist in the Air Force and form their own Indian squadron. Tommy is initially reluctant. Continue Reading
Johnny Fox, “the Indian Ace” and Invisible Man
Johnny Fox is a private detective nicknamed “the Indian Ace.” Fox’s dying grandfather, a medicine man, bequeaths to him the secret of his recently developed sun-shot pellets, which have the power to turn a person invisible. “With the aid of powerful sun-shot pellets, Johnny Fox—Seminole Indian brave—can become invisible at will.” He is also an… Continue Reading
The Bronze Terror, “Real American #1”
The Bronze Terror wears a skull mask along with a rainbow colored headdress into battle. Continue Reading
Native American Heroes in Comic Books
Native American heroes in comic books are listed below by the year of their introduction along with links to associated articles. Continue Reading
The “Career Girls” of Apartment 3-G
A comic strip about three career girls living in Apartment 3-G, a Manhattan locale full of glamour and drama serves as an ideal window into how women Continue Reading
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