Carter Woodson was a tireless promoter of Black culture who planted seeds for what became Black History Month a century ago ...

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

The historian promoted Negro History Week as part of efforts to embed Black studies into the American education system.

Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created ...

Black History Month began in 1926 as ‘Negro History Week’, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson to highlight the overlooked contributions of Black Americans. The second week of February was chosen ...

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

In Saginaw, locals can celebrate Black History Month at The Castle Museum of Saginaw County History. At noon Feb. 11, Lunch ...

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

Feb. 27 — In 1869, John Willis Menard rose from his seat in the chamber of the U.S. Congress to defend his status as the ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...