Carter Woodson was a tireless promoter of Black culture who planted seeds for what became Black History Month a century ago ...

Historian and author Carter G. Woodson is remembered as the “Father of Black History.” Read about his education, books, idea ...

Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

WILMINGTON, N.C. (WECT) - The Carter G. Woodson Library was once the only public library open to African Americans in Pender ...

The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Lyceum at Marshall University will kick off its Black History Month celebrations Monday at Marshall ...

Carter G. Woodson worked to change that. Best known as the Father of Black History Month for having created the predecessor, Negro History Week, in 1926, Woodson was a pivotal figure in the New ...

The historian promoted Negro History Week as part of efforts to embed Black studies into the American education system.

And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize how this month-long celebration began. It all started with a scholar named Carter G. Woodson ...