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George F. Franklin

1852–1901

United States

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George F. Franklin (February 1852 – 1901) was a journalist and civic leader in Omaha, Nebraska, and Denver, Colorado. He owned and published two African-American newspapers, The Enterprise in Omaha, and The Denver Star (formerly The Statesman) in Denver. He was active in civil rights and was a member of the Nebraska branch of the National Afro-American League.

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