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7 American Kids’ Cartoons That Treat Their LGBTQ Characters With Respect

June 30, 2017May 9, 2019 Cynthia SegalComments Off on 7 American Kids’ Cartoons That Treat Their LGBTQ Characters With Respect

These shows did it right. As Pride Month comes to a close, let’s acknowledge that.

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