His Washington, D.C. home has been preserved and designated the Carter G. Woodson Home National Historic Site. In 2002, scholar Molefi Kete Asante named Carter G. Woodson on his …

Feb 2, 2017 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. He founded what …

Dec 15, 2024 · 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 …

Learn more about Dr. Woodson's "office-home" where he institutionalized the study of African and African American History. "The High Priest of Negro History" Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the …

On July 20, 1919, during the "Red Summer"—a period of intense racial violence against African Americans—as Woodson walked home along Pennsylvania Avenue, he witnessed a White …

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 …

Apr 2, 2014 · Carter G. Woodson was an African American writer and historian known as the 'Father of Black History.' He penned the influential book 'The Mis-Education of the Negro.'

Washington, often criticized for accommodating white racism and preaching industrial education, joked about how well blacks would serve whites – even in hell. Woodson said Washington …

Dec 18, 2021 · Dr. Carter G. Woodson directed ASALH’s operations from his home located at 1538 Ninth Street, NW, Washington, DC, from 1922 until his death in 1950, and ASALH was …

Carter G. Woodson passed away at his Washington, DC, home on April 3, 1950. After his death, the public and a variety of organizations began to honor his many achievements through such …