As Black History Month reaches its centennial, this reflection explores what it means to remain rooted in history while shaping a more just future.
Carter G. Woodson
Remembering the ‘Father of Black History’
Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the “Father of Black History”, founded the Association of the Study of African American Life and History and established Negro History Week, which evolved into Black History Month, with the goal of integrating Black history into mainstream American education.
The Miseducation of the Negro and its relevance in 2024Â
Carter G. Woodson’s “The Miseducation of the Negro” critiques the education system’s perpetuation of African American subservience.
