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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nFrom <\/strong>The Windy City Times:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Anderson is survived by her daughter Tracey Anderson and her grandson Torrence “Doc” Gardner. . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n 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 . . .<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sarah Hoagland writes of Jackie’s work at Midwest SWIP:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Please consider contributing to the scholarship in her memory:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n