![]() The comic strip was featured in the Free Press' lifestyle section every Sunday, which was called "The Way We Live."įor the first time, at 30, Brandon-Croft began working as a cartoonist, discussing relationships, sexism and racism from the point of view of nine Black women: Cheryl, Nicole, Jackie, Lydia, Judy, Alisha, Lekesia, Monica and Sonya. ![]() ![]() "'Where I’m Coming From' landed on my desk in 1989 - not just showcasing people of color but giving voice to women with opinions and humor and personality," Claus said. More: Neal Rubin: ‘Dilbert’ has been discarded - but not canceledĪfter receiving the Free Press letter, Brandon-Croft said she remembers her father turning to her and asking, "Are you going to be a cartoonist or are you just going to talk about being a cartoonist?" She quickly took action and sent in her first edition of "Where I'm Coming From" to Claus. He created "Luther," one of the first nationally syndicated comic strips featuring an African American lead, running from 1968-1986. One of the cartoonists she reached out to was Brumsic Brandon Jr. After not seeing much improvement, Claus began writing established cartoonists of color, asking for their help in finding the right candidate to create diverse comics for the Free Press. "I was in charge of the comics as well as other categories."Īs most comics in newspapers are provided by feature syndicates, Claus reached out to multiple syndicates, highlighting the need for cartoonists of color, not just in Detroit, but across the country, she said. In the 1980s, "we were trying to do a better job throughout the Free Press of representing the complete community we served," Claus said.
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