Oct 22, 2023 · Born out of the union of a White American and an African American, James Franklin is of mixed ethnicity. Even though his mom mostly raised him as a kid, James spent significant time growing up with his dad’s side of the family, so he feels close to the cultures and practices of both. Regarding Franklin’s nationality, he is an American national.

Dec 8, 2024 · James Franklin's father, James Oliver Franklin Sr., is African American, and his mother, Jocelyn, is from England. His sister, Debbie, is 5 year older than him.

Jan 10, 2025 · His father, James Oliver, is of African-American descent. Conversely, his mother, Jocelyn “Josie” Franklin, is British and Caucasian. The two met across the Atlantic in Manchester, England, at an Air Force Base. They fell in love beyond all prejudice and eloped to Ireland. Eventually, the two moved to Pittsburgh.

Nov 12, 2023 · His father, James Oliver Franklin, is of African-American origin. Growing up, Franklin grappled with the complexities of being biracial in an America that was still evolving in …

James Geoffrey Franklin (born February 2, 1972) is an American football coach and former player. Franklin has served as the head football coach at Pennsylvania State University since 2014 and served in the same position at Vanderbilt University from 2011 to 2013.

Jun 21, 2019 · According to FootballScoop data dating back to the turn of millennium, only one school (East Carolina) has fired a black head coach and replaced him with another head coach. Given all that, Franklin knows his success would ultimately open doors for other black coaches, and the numbers say the flip side of that coin is also true.

Jan 7, 2025 · James Franklin and Marcus Freeman represent a compelling generational story of how race, opportunity, progress, and winning in big-time college football have evolved. Penn State’s HC’s mother is white and his father is African American while Freeman’s mother is Korean and his father is African American.

Jun 20, 2019 · Read about James Franklin Talks Race, Politics, Growing Up And Keeping The Door Open and more from the State College, PA region.

Jan 7, 2025 · Franklin was alive when a Black football coach made history, and he has a chance to make history himself. As James Franklin prepares for the Orange Bowl, the Nittany Lions head coach...

Oct 12, 2019 · “What took the lead with Penn State was James Franklin and what he dreams of,” Ford said. “I hooked onto his dream and I felt it and I believed in it. That’s what really got me…He’s going to be the first black coach in NCAA history to win a national championship.”