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Dr.Carter G. Woodson made history by being the founder of Black History Month (:
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Who was the founder of black history week?
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
What was Dr Carter G Woodson parents name?
who is carter g woodson parents
How many kids did dr carter g woodson have?
i don't know how many kids dr. cgw had but he had more than one
Who was Dr Carter G Woodson?
During the dawning decades of the twentieth century, it was commonly presumed that black people had little history besides the subjugation of slavery. Today, it is clear that blacks have significantly impacted the development of the social, political, and economic structures of the United States and the world. Credit for the evolving awareness of the true place of blacks in history can, in large part, be bestowed on one man, Carter G. Woodson. And, his brainchild the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. is continuing Woodson's tradition of disseminating information about black life, history and culture to the global community. 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. Although he did not begin his formal education until he was 20 years old, his dedication to study enabled him to earn a high school diploma in West Virginia and bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Chicago in just a few years. In 1912, Woodson became the second African American to earn a PhD at Harvard University. Recognizing the dearth of information on the accomplishments of blacks in 1915, Dr. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now called the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Under Woodson's pioneering leadership, the Association created research and publication outlets for black scholars with the establishment of the Journal of Negro History (1916) and the Negro History Bulletin (1937), which garners a popular public appeal. In 1926, Dr. Woodson initiated the celebration of Negro History Week, which corresponded with the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this celebration was expanded to include the entire month of February, and today Black History Month garners support throughout the country as people of all ethnic and social backgrounds discuss the black experience. ASALH views the promotion of Black History Month as one of the most important components of advancing Dr. Woodson's legacy. In honor of all the work that Dr. Carter G. Woodson has done to promote the study of African American History, an ornament of Woodson hangs on the White House's Christmas tree each year.
Who discovered water evaporation?
dr. shayne carter
Who is the king of black history?
DR. Carter G. Woodson
Who was Dr Carter G Woodson and what did he do?
Carter G. Woodson was the father of black history..he helped promote the study of African American...
Who was the founder of black history week?
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Who called February black history month?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
What was Dr Carter G Woodson parents name?
who is carter g woodson parents
What fraternity was Dr Carter G Woodson in?
Dr. Carter G. Woodson was in Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.
What was dr carter woodson wife name?
er carter
When did Dr Carter G Woodson die?
in 1950
How did dr carter g woodson die?
He died of a natural death.
What did Dr Carter G Woodson do to make Americans see the importance of reconizing African Americans?
Dr.Carter G.Woodson
Where was Dr Carter Godwin Woodson born?
New Canton, Virginia
Who originated Black History Month in 1926?
Carter G. Woodsen founded Black History Month. He first thought it should be January because it was the first month. But that was denied and he chose February because that month Abraham Lincoln was born, and he helped prevent slavery. So, he chose February not cause it was the Shortest month. But also Carter G. Woodsen was also known as the "Father Of Black History"
