One of the most famous cartoon characters in history, Betty Boop is instantly recognizable to countless Americans. But few know that she was largely based on a Black child performer named Esther ...

Was the original Betty Boop inspired by a Black woman? I was just scrolling through my Facebook feed when I stopped on a woman who bore a striking resemblance to cartoon, Betty Boop.

Was Betty Boop was inspired by a Black woman? New reports seem to provide sufficient proof that Betty Boop has roots in Black Entertainment.

BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical will hit the stage this fall, starring a black actress to play the show’s iconic lead character. The musical, which is directed and choreographed by Tony Award ...

Black Woman Makes History With Lead Role In Upcoming Broadway Show, ‘BOOP! The Betty Boop Musical’ This story originally appeared on Blacknews.com.

Betty Boop is largely recognized as an iconic cartoon character and the first animated American sex symbol. However, her signature style and voice was appropriated by an African American jazz ...

Jasmine Amy Rogers plays Betty Boop in a bright and bubbly musical that transports the toon icon to New York City.

1930s cartoon character Betty Boop is thought to have been influenced by a young Black performer named Esther "Baby Esther" Jones.

A short item promoting PBS’ Black History Month programming suggested the Betty Boop cartoon character was based on a Black performer of the Jazz Age. That’s not entirely true.

It’s not widely known, but Esther Jones — a black singer from Harlem — was an inspiration for the beloved cartoon sex symbol Betty Boop.

1930s cartoon character Betty Boop is thought to have been influenced by a young Black performer named Esther "Baby Esther" Jones.