Growing up in the 90’s and early 00’s made us all avid TV watchers. Whether it was Nickelodeon or ABC’s “TGIF” lineup, the amount of kid-friendly programs were excellent at providing the laughs and teaching valuable life lessons. Back then and still today, it seems every predominantly white show had a token black friend and in honor of Throwback Thursday, we’re highlighting our all-time favorites.
Lisa Turtle- Saved by the Bell
Lisa Turtle was trendy, gabby and the fashion guru of Bayside High.
Dionne- Clueless
Dionne was Cher’s BFF and confidante. She was a chic, rich and like Cher, possessed a high social standing.
Denise – Full House
Denise was Michelle Tanner’s partner in crime and best known for her cute face and sassy one-liners.
Susie Carmichael – Rugrats
Susie didn’t take sh*t from Angelica and stood up for her baby friends.
Angela –Boy Meets World
Angela was Shawn’s first long term girlfriend and Topanga’s best friend. She was also an amiable character that made interracial dating cool.
Hazel- Degrassi
Despite not having any major storylines, Hazel was still a relevant character at Degrassi High.