Who was Dr Carter G Woodson?

Answer 1

During the dawning decades of the twentieth century, it was commonly

presumed that black people had little history besides the subjugation

of slavery. Today, it is clear that blacks have significantly impacted

the development of the social, political, and economic structures of

the United States and the world. Credit for the evolving awareness of

the true place of blacks in history can, in large part, be bestowed on

one man, Carter G. Woodson. And, his brainchild the Association for

the Study of African American Life and History, Inc. is continuing

Woodson's tradition of disseminating information about black life,

history and culture to the global community.

Known as the "Father of Black History," Woodson (1875-1950) was

the son of former slaves, and understood how important gaining a

proper education is when striving to secure and make the most out of

one's divine right of freedom. Although he did not begin his formal

education until he was 20 years old, his dedication to study enabled him to earn a high school diploma

in West Virginia and bachelor and master's degrees from the University of Chicago in just a few years.

In 1912, Woodson became the second African American to earn a PhD at Harvard University.

Recognizing the dearth of information on the accomplishments of blacks in 1915, Dr. Woodson

founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now called the Association for the

Study of African American Life and History (ASALH).

Under Woodson's pioneering leadership, the Association created research and publication outlets for

black scholars with the establishment of the Journal of Negro History (1916) and the Negro History

Bulletin (1937), which garners a popular public appeal.

In 1926, Dr. Woodson initiated the celebration of Negro History Week, which corresponded with the

birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, this celebration was expanded to

include the entire month of February, and today Black History Month garners support throughout the

country as people of all ethnic and social backgrounds discuss the black experience. ASALH views the

promotion of Black History Month as one of the most important components of advancing Dr.

Woodson's legacy.

In honor of all the work that Dr. Carter G. Woodson has done to promote the study of African

American History, an ornament of Woodson hangs on the White House's Christmas tree each year.

Answer 2

Spingarn Medal from the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, LL.D., and Virginia State College in 1941. Carter G. Woodson Memorial Stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service, February, 1984.

Answer 3

Dr. Carter G. Woodson December 19, 1875 - April 3, 1950

Among many other accomplishments he was an educator, an author, and a historian. He was also the founder of Black History Month.

Answer 4

Carter G. Woodson was famous for making it possible for African American knowledge and history to be studied in schools today. He was named the "Father of Black History".

Answer 5

i think he was important because he was the father of black history

Answer 6

what ob did carter g. woodson have