Jackie Ormes: The First African American Woman Cartoonist Photography Social Science Cultural & Ethnic Studies - American - African American & Black Studies Lord Willin' (Clipse

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and identifies the detrimental effect of avoiding race on cross-race collaborations

But Sadie must leave behind her most valuable possession

The chilling truth is that his story could have been mine

Jackie Ormes: The First African American Woman Cartoonist Photography Social Science Cultural & Ethnic Studies - American - African American & Black Studies Lord Willin' (ClipseAt a time of few opportunities for women in general and even fewer for African American women, Jackie Ormes (191185) blazed a trail as a popular cartoonist with the major black newspapers of the day. Her cartoon characters (including Torchy Brown, Candy, Patty Jo, and Ginger) delighted readers and spawned other products, including an elegant doll with a stylish wardrobe and Torchy Togs paper dolls. Ormes was a member of Chicagos black elite, with a