Birthday to Carter G. Woodson. Born on Dec. 19 to formerly enslaved parents, Woodson dedicated his life to the promotion of Black history. He established Negro History Week (now Black History Month) ...

WASHINGTON — As Black History Month concludes, first-phase renovations are wrapping up at the home and office of Carter G. Woodson, the man who is considered “The father of African American history.” ...

Despite its official government recognition in 1975, scholars say Black History Month started decades earlier with the work of historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson. Woodson, who was born in ...

Carter G. Woodson library in Chicago (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) In 2025, the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library marks a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary. Situated at 9525 S.

OXFORD — Aidan Huffer of Hobson City has been awarded the Carter G. Woodson Scholar Award at Berea College, securing a full tuition scholarship valued at more than $190,000. The award recognizes ...