The Post obituary for Morrie Turner

Morrie Turner dies at 90; pioneering ‘Wee Pals’ cartoonist

Courtesy of Creators - Morrie Turner, at work in his studio, was the first African American to have a cartoon strip syndicated in mainstream newspapers that featured an integrated cast of characters.

By Adam Bernstein, 

Washington Post January 29 2014, p. B5

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