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From the WV mines to a Ph.D., Carter Woodson strove to preserve black history
Did you know the man that is responsible for the creation of Black History Month once worked and lived near the New River ...
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How the U.S. began celebrating Black History Month
In the early 20th century, historian Carter G. Woodson chafed at the world’s silence on Black achievement. In a racist society that mischaracterized Black people and overlooked their ...
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As a Jewish descendant of Carter G. Woodson, I cherish the history of the Black-Jewish alliance
We all have identities. Some can easily be seen while others can’t. Being both Black and Jewish is how I identify, and ...
Why Carter G. Woodson Picked February to Promote Black History
Historian and author Carter G. Woodson is remembered as the “Father of Black History.” Read about his education, books, idea ...
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What Black history in pre-Civil War Cincinnati looked like, per a celebrated scholar
That has long proved a challenge to historians of the Black experience. Carter G. Woodson worked to change that. Best known as the Father of Black History Month for having created the predecessor ...