Carter Godwin Woodson was born on December 19, 1875, in New Canton, Virginia, to Anna Eliza Riddle Woodson and James Woodson. The fourth of seven children, Carter worked as a sharecropper and a miner ...

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.” ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

BUCKINGHAM COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — February is Black History Month — but where did the concept come from? The answer is right here in Central Virginia. Carter G. Woodson, who Encylopedia Virginia ...

Host Lisa Simeone talks with Jacqueline Goggin about her biography Carter G. Woodson: A Life in Black History. Known as the father of African-American history, Woodson devoted his life to the study of ...

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.

anac copy 3908020679023 purchased with funds from the S. Dillon Ripley Endowment. Contents Introduction: "Willing to Sacrifice" -- Carter G. Woodson, 1875-1950 : Black History Institution Builder -- ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (BLOOM) — A proposed design for the future home of the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum has earned top honors on the global stage. The rendering, created by architect ...

There’s a little more than a week left in Black History Month 2025. Where did the time go? It doesn’t help that the U.S. observation is in a month with only 28 days. Why is Black History Month ...

More than 225 people gathered to celebrate African American history and culture at The Philadelphia Tribune’s annual Christopher J. Perry/Carter G. Woodson Black History Celebration luncheon on ...

During the Black History celebration at Woodson High, two students shared their thoughts about its importance with the audience. Speaking were Yemmy Tekabe and Hiroko Rose. Yemmy Tekabe “I’m of ...