Tag: African-American characters in comics

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Franklin: The First African-American Character in Peanuts Comic Strip – The Educators Room

Fifty years ago, a significant change occurred in the world of comic strips with the introduction of Franklin, the first African American character in the Peanuts comic strip. This groundbreaking character was a result...
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The Origin Story of Franklin: First African-American in Peanuts Comic Strip

Fifty years ago, a new character named Franklin made his debut in the Peanuts comic strip, becoming the first African-American character in the beloved series. This groundbreaking addition was a result of a correspondence...