Frank Coleman (counselor)
Frank C. Coleman | |
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| Born | February 29, 1912 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Died | December 25, 2008 (aged 96) Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US |
| Resting place | Eden Cemetery (Collingdale, Pennsylvania) |
| Other names | "Tick" |
| Education | BA, Lincoln University; MA, University of Pennsylvania; PhD (Honorary), Lincoln University |
| Known for | education |
| Children | 2 |
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. Coleman is noted for supporting those institutions that helped him succeed and mentoring many youth in the city of Philadelphia.