carter g woodson

28 Days of Black History: The Legacy of Carter G. Woodson, the Father of Black History Month

Woodson laid the groundwork for Black History Month and established the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the first scholarly journal dedicated to African-American history.
02/01/2025

This Day in Black History: Dec. 19, 1875

Black historian and educator Carter G. Woodson was born.
12/19/2020

This Day in Black History: Feb. 7, 1926

Negro History Week is founded.
02/07/2020

This Day in Black History: Jan. 1, 1916

The Journal of Negro History was published.
01/01/2014
Keith Boykin, Best of 2012

Commentary: Charles Ramsey and the Racial Politics of Respectability

Ramsey shakes up the image of the contemporary Black hero.
05/08/2013
Selma-to-Montgomery March

Commentary: Has Black History Month Become a Joke?

Distasteful Internet memes diminish the value of the month.
02/11/2013

This Day in Black History: June 14, 1921

Georgiana R. Simpson earned a Ph.D. in German literature.
06/14/2012

Commentary: While Some Have Doubts, Black History Month Continues to Serve a Purpose

Black History Month still has an important purpose.
02/29/2012