As Franklin turns 50, we look back on how the first black "Peanuts" character was introduced to the comic strip during a polarizing time in U.S. history.

Discover the story of Robb Armstrong, the acclaimed cartoonist behind JumpStart. Learn how he brought new representation to the comics page and was honored in the world of Peanuts.

A new animated special puts a spotlight on Franklin Armstrong, the first Black character in the Peanuts comic strip, more than 50 years after he made his debut.