The historian promoted Negro History Week as part of efforts to embed Black studies into the American education system.

Historian and author Carter G. Woodson is remembered as the “Father of Black History.” Read about his education, books, idea ...

Former West Virginia State Sen. Marie E. Redd will present this year's Carter G. Woodson Lecture at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, in the Shawkey Room of Marshall University's Memorial Student Center. A ...

Teen artists showcase their talent and creativity by displaying flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the ...

Here in Black History Month, the meaning of my identity resonates even more deeply after my mother told me we are descendants of the man who founded this great holiday: Carter G. Woodson.

Here, MassLive is highlighting 10 people — including educators, artists, businesspeople and advocates — identified for their ...

More than 225 people gathered at the Union League to celebrate African-American history and culture at The Philadelphia ...

That has long proved a challenge to historians of the Black experience. Carter G. Woodson worked to change that. Best known as the Father of Black History Month for having created the predecessor ...

For four decades, the USA has officially celebrated Black History Month, but efforts to honor African American history in ...

The roots of Black History Month are credited with growing from Chicago’s Black History Weeks – thanks to the efforts of Carter G. Woodson- in the summer of 1915.

Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture and education. The history of the month dates back almost a century ...