Race Relations
Oliver W. Harrington demonstrates how African American children’s aspirations are easily quashed in this and other examples from Dark Laughter, the cartoon feature that he created. The beautifully drawn figures and scene, along with the boy’s words combine to convey a poignant message on inequities of opportunity and exemplify Harrington’s effective use of cartoon art to comment sharply on race relations. After completing a degree in art from Yale University, he became one of the first African American cartoonists to win international recognition.
Oliver W. Harrington demonstrates how African American children’s aspirations are easily quashed in this and other examples from <em>Dark Laughter</em>, the cartoon feature that he created. The beautifully drawn figures and scene, along with the boy’s words combine to convey a poignant message on inequities of opportunity and exemplify Harrington’s effective use of cartoon art to comment sharply on race relations. After completing a degree in art from Yale University, he became one of the first African American cartoonists to win international recognition.