Carter G. Woodson: The Man Behind Black History Month
2017年2月2日 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. He founded what would become Black History...
Carter G. Woodson - Wikipedia
He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been called the "father of black history." [2] . In February 1926, he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week," the precursor of Black History Month. [3] .
Carter G. Woodson - Quotes, Books & Facts - Biography
2014年4月2日 · Known as the "Father of Black History," Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a nationwide...
Carter G. Woodson | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica
Carter G. Woodson (born December 19, 1875, New Canton, Virginia, U.S.—died April 3, 1950, Washington, D.C.) was an American historian who first opened the long-neglected field of Black studies to scholars and popularized the field in schools and colleges across the United States.
Knowing the Past Opens the Door to the Future: The Continuing ...
No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who created Negro History Week in Washington, D.C., in February 1926. Woodson was the second black American to receive a PhD in history from Harvard—following W.E.B. Du Bois by a few years.
ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month | Our History
Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves, and understood how important gaining a proper education is when striving to secure and make the most out of one’s divine right of freedom.
Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) - Blackpast
2007年1月18日 · During the 1920s, Woodson received tens of thousands dollars from several white philanthropists to fund the ASNLH’s various activities. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week. By the early 1930s, Woodson relied upon black communities throughout the country to maintain his organization’s activities.
ASALH - The Founders of Black History Month | Carter G. Woodson…
When Carter G. Woodson departed West Virginia in 1903 for the Philippines and other distant datelines, few people other than Woodson himself could have imagined his final destination. He would eventually enjoin millions to follow his lead in promoting African Americans’ contributions in history; however, the scholarly people in Washington ...
How Carter G. Woodson's Life's Work Fueled the Creation of Black ...
2021年1月26日 · 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 contributions of Black...
Carter G. Woodson - NAACP
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.
Carter G. Woodson - Carter G. Woodson Home National …
In 1912, he earned his PhD in History from Harvard University, making him the second Black American (only following W.E.B. Du Bois) to graduate with a PhD from Harvard; and the only person of enslaved parentage to earn a PhD in History from any institution in the United States.
Biography of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, Black Historian - ThoughtCo
2021年1月7日 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the historian credited with creating Black studies. Learn more about his founding of Negro History Week, or Black History Month.
Carter G. Woodson, The Father of Black History Month
2015年2月12日 · Before Carter G. Woodson became the “father of Black history,” he witnessed it firsthand as the son of two former slaves. An enthusiastic and gifted student, Woodson was the second Black American to receive a PhD in history.
"If a race has no history ... it stands in danger of being …
2021年2月7日 · Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History," is given much credit for the creation of Black History Month, a federally recognized celebration during the month of February of...
Black History Month: Meet Carter G. Woodson, the man who created it - CNN
2021年2月1日 · Carter G. Woodson, considered a pioneer in the study of African-American history, is given much of the credit for Black History Month. The son of former slaves, Woodson spent his...
Celebrating Black History Month’s founder — Harvard Gazette
2022年2月1日 · Carter G. Woodson, a groundbreaking historian and Harvard alum, is known as the father of Black history.
Why February is Black History Month - National Geographic
2023年2月1日 · 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...
The story behind the man responsible for Black History Month
2023年2月1日 · The white and Black descendents of Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History and founder of Black History Month, come together to heal their past.
Carter G. Woodson: History, the Black Press, and Public …
Historian Carter G. Woodson’s employment of the black press and modern public relations techniques to preserve and popularize black history during the first half of the twentieth century is rediscovered and examined in this study.
NPS invites public to celebrate the birthday of Carter G. Woodson
2024年11月25日 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson worked tirelessly throughout his life to ensure that African American History was taught in the educational system of the United States. He is known as the “Father of Black History” because of his life’s work. In 1915, Woodson co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History which is now known as ...
45 Black History Month Activities - College Transitions
2024年12月5日 · In 1915, historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. Today, that association is known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). ... 45 Black History Month Activities (Continued) The next year, in 1976, ASALH expanded their observance from Black ...
How Carter G. Woodson turned February into Black History Month
2024年2月1日 · From a second-floor “home office” at 1538 Ninth St. NW, Carter G. Woodson led and orchestrated a movement to document Black history, dictating dozens of books, letters, speeches, articles and...
10 Reasons Woodson Stands Out | Woodson High School
Carter G. Woodson embraced student voice to lead the name change and honor Carter G. Woodson, father of Black History, as the school’s new namesake. Students were involved from the beginning in designing how to educate students and staff about Carter G. Woodson, and how to honor his legacy at our school.