Shaping Diversity: Franklin’s Evolution in ‘Peanuts’ and the Impact of Inclusive Storytelling
For over seven decades, the cherished comic strip “Peanuts” has captivated audiences with its endearing characters like Charlie Brown, Lucy, Linus, and Snoopy. Yet, when the strip premiered in 1950, all its characters were originally depicted as white. It wasn’t until 1968 that creator Charles Schulz introduced Franklin Armstrong, a Black character who would become […]
