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Carter G. Woodson
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Despite his humble beginnings, historian Carter G. Woodson (1875 – 1950), the son of slaves, earned a Ph.D. from Harvard. He is known as the father of Black History Month and for his scholarly work promoting the accomplishments of African Americans.
ASALH: About Black History Month
“The 1960s had a dramatic effect on the study and celebration of black history. Before the decade was over, Negro History Week would be well on its way to becoming Black History Month. The shift to a month-long celebration began even before Dr. Woodson death. As early as 1940s, blacks in West Virginia, a state where Woodson often spoke, began to celebrate February as Negro History Month.” This one-page history tells the story of how and why Dr. Woodson formed the Association of the Study of Negro Life and History as well as the annual Negro History Week.
Biography: Carter G. Woodson
“One of the first African Americans to receive a doctorate from Harvard, Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African-American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a nationwide institution. He also wrote many historical works, including the 1933 book The Mis-Education of the Negro.” Visit for a short video biography of Dr. Woodson as well as a two-page article about his life and accomplishments.
Goodreads: Carter G. Woodson Quotes
“The mere imparting of information is not education.” Goodreads is a book sharing site (now owned by Amazon.com) that allows readers to submit and vote on their favorite book quotes. Most quotes include a source (something frequently missing from online quote collections) and can be voted up with a like button. In addition to exploring the quotes by book, you can also traverse via tags such as bravery, courage or action.
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“In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money.” ~~ Carter G. Woodson ~~ (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) American historian known as Father of Black History. There are more quotes about leadership at Lightafire.com
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