Carter G. Woodson: The Man Behind Black History Month | HISTORY Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875‑1950) dedicated his life to educating African Americans about the achievements and contributions of their ancestors. He founded what would become Black History Month.

#BlackHistoryMonth

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#CarterGWoodson was a historian, journalist, author & founder of the #AssociationForTheStudyOfAfricanAmericanLifeAndHistory.

He launched the celebration of #NegroHistoryWeek, the precursor of #BlackHistoryMonth.

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EDITORIAL: Defy the tyrant! You are not alone if you are flummoxed — to say the least — by the Trump administration’s actions and/or executive orders.

EDITORIAL: The #Trump administration proclaimed #BlackHistoryMonth, however, a memo from the $DepartmentofDefense declared “Identity Months Dead."
Karsonya Wise Whitehead, president of the #AssociationfortheStudyofAfricanAmericanLifeandHistory is determined to continue celebrating Black history.