It finally happened…🥹
One of the main reasons I started this blog 13yrs ago was my love of Dr. Martha Jones on Doctor Who. It was the character of Martha that actually got me into the show. The first thing I ever saw from the show was a clip of her running from Dr. Lazarus in 3x06 “The Lazarus Experiment.”
Freema was the first Black woman I saw, since queen Nichelle Nichols as Lt. Uhura, to have such a prominent and important role in a sci-fi series. And seeing her be part of the action, holding her own, and often saving the day was so empowering.
I made numerous posts analyzing her character and endlessly defending both Martha AND Freema from fandom hate. This blog was (and still is) my way of giving her the respect she deserved when it seemed so many weren’t. Sentiments have definitely become more positive since then, but after years on Martha defense seeing the love for Freema at the convention today warmed my heart. And I truly hope she felt how much she’s appreciated.
I’ve remained a fan of hers ever since those Doctor Who days, and to have this woman I’ve admired for so long look me in my eyes, call me gorgeous (I died 😅💀), and thank me?! Just...wow. 🥹
It was an absolute dream come true.
