Discover who Carter G. Woodson was. Learn about his early life, education, career achievements and his lasting role in ...

On the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, learn more about Woodson and his legacy—as well as the events at UChicago, ...

Exactly 100 years ago this February, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a historian, author, journalist and educator, launched Negro ...

How Negro History Week, founded by Carter G. Woodson in 1926, evolved into today’s nationally recognized Black History Month.

Black History Month was initiated by historian and journalist Carter G. Woodson in 1926 to preserve and educate the public on Black history, and has been celebrated every February since 1976, with ...

Noted Black scholar and historian Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History, was born in 1875 to former slaves.

By promoting the teaching of Black history, the scholar Carter G. Woodson sought to counter prevailing educational narratives that ignored the role of racism and wove a tapestry of whiteness.

This is the first in a series of articles by Michigan Advance throughout February celebrating Black History Month. On Feb. 7, the leading Black history celebration effort will turn 100 years old, and ...

The month-long recognition of Black achievement is celebrating 100 years.

Black History Month, which began Feb. 1, marks 100 years since historian Carter G. Woodson helped launch a national effort to ...

Black History Month celebrates African American life, history, and culture. 2026 marks 100 years of commemorating the efforts ...

Black History Month, founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926, is a month-long national observance celebrating the history of ...