Carter Godwin Woodson

Carter Godwin Woodson
Carter Godwin Woodson (1875–1950) was a prominent African American historian, educator, and author, often regarded as the "Father of Black History." He founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) in 1915, aiming to promote the study of Black history. In 1926, Woodson launched Negro History Week, which later evolved into Black History Month. Among his notable works is "The Mis-Education of the Negro" (1933), a critique of the American educational system's failure to address the history and contributions of African Americans.

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CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION Brought from the African wilds to constitute the laboring class of a pioneering society in the new world, the heathen slaves had to be trained to meet the needs of their environment. It required little argument to convince intelligent masters that slaves who had some conception of modern civilization and understood the language of their owners would be more valuable than rude men... more...

CHAPTER I FINDING A PLACE OF REFUGE The migration of the blacks from the Southern States to those offering them better opportunities is nothing new. The objective here, therefore, will be not merely to present the causes and results of the recent movement of the Negroes to the North but to connect this event with the periodical movements of the blacks to that section, from about the year 1815 to the... more...