Tag: Diversity in Comics

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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...
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The History of Franklin: First Black Character in Peanuts Comic Strip – The Educators...

Fifty years ago, a significant change occurred in the world of comic strips and societal norms when Charlie Brown made a new friend named Franklin. Franklin was the first African American character to be...