Remembering Jackie Anderson
We are saddened by this loss. Jackie participated in Midwest SWIP for many, many years. Her words resonate with us.
From The Windy City Times:
Chicago lesbian pioneer and civil-rights activist Jackie Anderson died after a short illness on Jan. 7, surrounded by family and friends. She was 75.
Anderson is survived by her daughter Tracey Anderson and her grandson Torrence “Doc” Gardner. . .
Born in Chicago, Anderson graduated from Roosevelt University and retired from a long career as assistant professor of humanities and philosophy at Olive-Harvey College, where she started work in 1975. She twice served as department chairperson.
Her brilliant academic mind was among things her friends remembered most about Anderson. A steadfast feminist, she especially supported African American lesbian projects on Chicago’s South Side. read more . . .
Sarah Hoagland writes of Jackie’s work at Midwest SWIP:
Bringing complex and provocative questions/thoughts to the Midwest Society for Women in Philosophy, energizing both the Women of Color Caucus and the Lesbian Caucus.
Please consider contributing to the scholarship in her memory:
Roosevelt University held a special place in Anderson’s heart. One promise she asked Torrence ( her grandson ) to keep was to start a scholarship fund for young African-American female students to help continue their pursuit of higher education. She understood that $1,000 could be the difference between degree completion and dropping out. Therefore, a donation to the Jackie Anderson Scholarship Fund is being sought by family and friends.