History If you ever tried looking for black humor, you know it isn't easy to find. African American writers and cartoonists do exist. Although it may require alittle effort on our part, its up to us to support their work and maintain an account of their contributions. Pioneering Cartoonists of Color Thanks to the hard work of a man by the name of Tim Jackson, you have the opportunity to view African American comic strips from the segregated years of the 1900s through 1960s America. Each on teach One If you have information that you would like to share. Please email lhenry@msoyonline.com.