A Davie, Florida, woman who was behind a racist cartoon of a Seminole Tribe leader has resigned her post on a town board.

Karen Stenzel-Nowicki sent a letter to town officials announcing her departure. She gave no reason but she has been under fire for admitting to circulating a cartoon that depicted Seminole council member Max Osceola as a drum-beating, half-naked beast.

Town leaders had tried to remove Stenzel-Nowicki from her position on a planning board earlier this month but failed by a 3-2 vote.

Get the Story:
Cartoon debate ends in resignation (The Miami Herald 7/26)

Relevant Links:
Seminole Tribe - http://www.seminoletribe.com

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