Carter G. Woodson - Wikipedia
Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) [1] was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).
Carter G. Woodson | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 15, 2024 · 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 …
Carter G. Woodson - Quotes, Books & Facts - Biography
Apr 2, 2014 · Carter G. Woodson was an African American writer and historian known as the 'Father of Black History.' He penned the influential book 'The Mis-Education of the Negro.'
Carter G. Woodson Timeline | ASALH - The Founders of Black …
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 maximize one’s divine right of freedom.
Carter G. Woodson: The Early Years, 1875 – 1903 - Association …
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 ...
Carter G. Woodson: The Man Behind Black History Month
Feb 2, 2017 · 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 - NAACP
Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished Black author, editor, publisher, and historian, recognized for his role in establishing Black History Month.
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 the United States. In 1912, he earned his PhD in history from Harvard University, becoming the second African American to do so.
Carter Godwin Woodson - Picturing Black History
Known as "The Father of Black History," Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASALH) in 1915. The article explores Woodson’s life and legacy – his belief in Black self-reliance and the importance of the Black professional class to contribute their talents to the Black community.
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 a time when mainstream white scholars denied …