Carter G. Woodson - Wikipedia
Between 1901 and 1903, Woodson took classes at Berea College in Kentucky, eventually earning his bachelor's degree in literature in 1903. From 1903 to 1907, Woodson served as a school supervisor …
Carter G. Woodson: Biography, Historian, Father of Black History
Feb 3, 2025 · Known as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a …
Carter G. Woodson | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 15, 2025 · 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 …
Carter G. Woodson - U.S. National Park Service
Dr. Carter G. Woodson was an American historian who first opened the long-neglected field of African and African American History to scholars and popularized the field in schools and colleges across …
Carter G. Woodson Timeline | ASALH - The Founders of Black History …
Dec 19, 2024 · Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson (1875-1950) was the son of former slaves and understood the importance of gaining a proper education when striving to secure and …
Carter G. Woodson - Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery
Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History,” was the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He created Negro History Week — the forerunner to Black History …
Carter G. Woodson (1875–1950) - Encyclopedia Virginia
Aug 26, 2024 · Now known as the “Father of Black History” because of his efforts to promote African American history, Woodson wrote pioneering social histories chronicling the lives of Black people at …
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget
14 hours ago · Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget Often called the Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson transformed how Black history is researched, …
Carter G. Woodson - NAACP
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished Black author, editor, publisher, and historian, recognized for his role in establishing Black History Month.
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Biography - Berea College
Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950), a graduate of the Berea College Class of 1903 and also known as the “Father of Black History,” was born in New Canton, Fluvanna County, Virginia, during the …