Feb 2, 2017 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. He founded what would become Black …

Dec 19, 2024 · Carter G. Woodson Timeline Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper …

Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, what was Formerly known as Negro History Week became a month-long celebration as a way to promote, research, preserve, …

Feb 1, 2021 · The man behind the holiday Carter G. Woodson, considered a pioneer in the study of African-American history, is given much of the credit for Black History Month.

He founded Negro History Week in 1926 (now known as Black History Month). He created the Negro History Bulletin, developed for teachers in elementary and high school grades, and …

Jan 26, 2021 · For the last four and a half decades, every February has marked the celebration of Black History Month — an annual observance that recognizes the achievements and …

Dec 15, 2024 · Carter Woodson first opened the long-neglected field of Black studies to scholars and popularized the field in schools and colleges across the United States. Known as the …

Feb 1, 2023 · American historian and educator Carter Godwin Woodson is widely credited as the founder of Black History Month for his tireless work in the early 20th century promoting the rich …

Carter G. Woodson was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976.

Feb 28, 2024 · In the 1960s, well after Woodson’s death in 1950, Negro History Week morphed into Black History Month. Fifty years after its start, Black History Month was nationally …