Because you like Nyota Uhura in Star Trek

Hannah Baker is a buoyant spirit broken by the cruelties of high school. See them in Thirteen Reasons Why .

Kat Stratford is part of the "out" crowd and proud of it. See them in 10 Things I Hate About You.

While Cassie Ainsworth's head is always in the clouds, her heart is always in the right place. See them in Skins.

Charming and confident, Gus Waters is determined to leave a lasting mark on the world. See them in The Fault in Our Stars.

Emily Fields has been very guarded, careful of whom she trusts and reveals her secrets to. See them in Pretty Little Liars.

Whether it's randomly bursting into song or writing Nancy Drew fan-fiction, Jess proudly marches to the beat of her own drum. See them in New Girl.

Clary Fray's philosophy: dive into the supernatural underworld first and ask questions later. See them in City of Bones.