This Day in Black History: Feb. 7, 1926

Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week.  
By Britt Middleton
Posted: 02/07/2012 11:39 AM EST
Filed Under Black History Month, This Day in Black History, National News, slavery, South Carolina, Chris Rock

Chris Rock, Feb 7,1965, black history, born in south carolina, national news

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Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who is considered a pioneer in the study of African-American history and is known as “The Father of Black History,” designated the second week of February as Negro History Week in 1926. In 1976, Negro History Week would be expanded to the entire month of February, or Black History Month. Woodson, a son of former slaves who eventually earned a PhD from Harvard, chose the second week of February as it marked the birthday of abolitionist Frederick Douglass (Feb. 14) and President Abraham Lincoln (Feb. 12), who signed the Emancipation Proclamation abolishing slavery in the southern states.

 

Also on this day in 1965, Emmy and Grammy Award-winning comedian, recording artist and actor Chris Rock was born in Andrews, South Carolina. His provocative comedic style would gain acclaim and even criticism for its sharp commentary on race relations, politics, family and music.

 

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