Frank Coleman (counselor)

Frank C. Coleman
Born(1912-02-29)February 29, 1912
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
DiedDecember 25, 2008(2008-12-25) (aged 96)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Resting placeEden Cemetery (Collingdale, Pennsylvania)[1]
Other names"Tick"
EducationBA, Lincoln University; MA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD (Honorary), Lincoln University
Known foreducation
Children2

Frank "Tick" Coleman (February 29, 1912 – Christmas 2008) was an educator and community volunteer. Born in Philadelphia, Coleman grew up in its Point Breeze neighborhood. He was one of the first black Eagle Scouts.[2] Coleman is noted for supporting those institutions that helped him succeed and mentoring many youth in the city of Philadelphia.

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  2. ^ Shaw, Julie (September 19, 2006). "Reach high, avoid violence". Philadelphia Inquirer.