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Distinctly and quietly funny takes on life, love, and all the stuff in between. --Essence Magazine From rape convictions to Don't Ask, Don't Tell to the challenges of being a single mother, the diversity of Brandon-Croft's characters' conversations showcased a depth of feeling and sharpness of intellect that representations of Black women in media so desperately needed. --Black Nerd Problems [Barbara Brandon-Croft] explores humorously the serious issues affecting Black people and the nation as a whole, from the Clarence Thomas hearings to the Rodney King verdict and questions of equal justice. --The New York Times

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Barbara Brandon-Croft was born in Brooklyn and grew up on Long Island. After debuting her comic strip Where I m Coming From in the Detroit Free Press in 1989, Brandon-Croft became the first Black woman cartoonist to be published nationally by a major syndicate. During its 15 year run, Where I m Coming From appeared in over 65 newspapers across the USA and Canada, as well as Jamaica, South Africa, and Barbados. Her comics are in the permanent collection of the Library of Congress. Brandon-Croft lives in Queens.

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