Did you know the man that is responsible for the creation of Black History Month once worked and lived near the New River ...

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

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

That has long proved a challenge to historians of the Black experience. Carter G. Woodson worked to change that. Best known as the Father of Black History Month for having created the predecessor ...

Black History Month wasn't always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration that was an effort to ...