Jackie Ormes: First Black Woman Cartoonist
There is a new biography of Jackie Ormes out. I'm looking forward to picking it up! Her work was published in my hometown's famous newspaper, The Pittsburgh Courier. What a tremendous wit she had!
In the above cartoon, the woman is holding a United Negro College Fund pamphlet. The falling cards are for pledges. The caption reads:
In the above cartoon, the woman is holding a United Negro College Fund pamphlet. The falling cards are for pledges. The caption reads:
“Gosh—Thanks if you’re beggin’ for me—But how’s
about getting our rich Uncle Sam to put good
public schools all over so we can be trained fit for any college?”
about getting our rich Uncle Sam to put good
public schools all over so we can be trained fit for any college?”
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