Carter G. Woodson - Wikipedia
Between 1901 and 1903, Woodson took classes at Berea College in Kentucky, eventually earning his bachelor's degree in literature in 1903. From 1903 to 1907, Woodson served as a school supervisor …
Carter G. Woodson | Biography, Books, & Facts | Britannica
Dec 15, 2025 · 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 …
Carter G. Woodson: Biography, Historian, Father of Black History
Feb 3, 2025 · Known as the “Father of Black History,” Carter G. Woodson dedicated his career to the field of African American history and lobbied extensively to establish Black History Month as a …
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 …
Carter G. Woodson Timeline | ASALH - The Founders of Black History …
Dec 19, 2024 · 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 …
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget
1 day ago · Dr. Carter G. Woodson: The Historian Who Refused to Let History Forget Often called the Father of Black History, Dr. Carter G. Woodson transformed how Black history is researched, taught, …
100 Years of Black History: How Carter G. Woodson Changed …
1 day ago · By Mark Tyler on Feb 1, 2026 100 Years of Black History: How Carter G. Woodson Changed America’s Story From a single week in 1926 to a national movement, Black history has …
Carter G. Woodson - Harvard & the Legacy of Slavery
Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History,” was the second African American to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. He created Negro History Week — the forerunner to Black History …
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 …
Carter G. Woodson - Kentucky Center for African American Heritage
Carter G. Woodson Carter Godwin Woodson is known as the Father of African American History. Woodson was born in New Canton, Virginia, and was the son of enslaved parents. As a young man, …