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How Carter G. Woodson Fueled the Creation of Black History Month
The historian promoted Negro History Week as part of efforts to embed Black studies into the American education system.
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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A South Side gathering of Black intellectuals set the stage for Black History Month
American historian and educator Carter G. Woodson, circa 1910s. (Hulton Archive/Getty Images) Woodson borrowed $400 against his life insurance policy to have the first issue printed. He was ...
The Cincinnati Enquirer10d
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 ...
The Origins Of Black History Month: Celebrations Continue Today
Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...