Black - African American History Facts

Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History," published the first issue of the Journal of Negro History on this date in 1916.

Carter G. Woodson, the "Father of Black History," initiated the first celebration of "Negro History Week" on this date in 1926. In 1976 it was expanded to "Black History Month."

Carter Godwin Woodson, the "Father of Black History," died in Washington, DC, on this date in 1950. He started what is now known as "Black History Month" and founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

Carter Godwin Woodson, the "Father of Black History," was awarded the 12th Spingarn Medal on this date in 1926 for his devoted efforts in collecting and publishing the records of the Negro in America.

Charles Harris Wesley, prominent historian, minister, and the first President of Central State University, died in Washington, DC, on this date in 1987. Wesley succeeded Carter G. Woodson as head of the Association for the Study of Negro Life.

Carter Godwin Woodson, the "Father of Black History," founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History at a major meeting in Chicago, IL, on this date in 1915.

Charles Harris Wesley, minister, and the first President of Central State University, was born on this date in 1891. This prominent historian succeeded Carter G. Woodson as head of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.

Carter Godwin Woodson, the "Father of Black History," was born in New Canton, VA, on this date in 1875. Woodson started what is now known as "Black History Month" and founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History.