Judge — July 28, 1928 — page 18: what you’re looking at

What you’re looking at

This cartoon satirizes Democratic claims about racial equality. The image depicts Black figures struggling to reach a basketball or sphere being held aloft by white figures, while appearing unable to grasp it despite their efforts. The caption reads "YET THE DEMOCRATS SAY TH[EY]" (text cut off), suggesting irony about Democratic assertions regarding equality or opportunity for Black Americans. The cartoon uses sports imagery (basketball) as a metaphor for opportunity or achievement. The visual composition—with Black figures striving but unable to reach what white figures control—communicates a cynical message about the gap between Democratic political rhetoric and actual racial inequality in America. This reflects Judge's satirical stance during an era of significant racial discrimination and segregation in American society.