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

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

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

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 ...

Schools, museums and communities across the nation are marking Black History Month — a celebration of Black history, culture ...

While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...

And while Black History celebrations have been held for decades, some people may not realize how this month-long celebration began. It all started with a scholar named Carter G. Woodson ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

February is Black History Month, a time the country highlights and celebrates the accomplishments of Black Americans. And the ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black ...

The seeds of Black History Month were sown more than 100 years ago in the South Side YMCA at 3763 S. Wabash Ave., Chicago. Carter G. Woodson, a University of Chicago alum, was staying in a room at ...