Carter G. Woodson: The Father of Black History

Carter G. Woodson, born to former enslaved parents, overcame poverty to become a pivotal figure in Black history. Despite working in coal mines, he pursued education, eventually earning a PhD from Harvard. Facing racial bias, he dedicated his life to highlighting Black contributions to history, founding Negro History Week, the precursor to Black History Month. Woodson's writings, especially 'The Miseducation of the Negro,' critiqued the educational system's neglect of Black history. His legacy as 'The Father of Black History' endures, with his home now a national historic site.

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