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In February 1926, Woodson sent out a press release announcing the first Negro History Week. He chose February because the month contained the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, two prominent men whose historic achievements African Americans already celebrated.
14 Οκτ 2009 · The celebration of Black History Month began as “Negro History Week,” which was created in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a noted African American historian, scholar, educator and publisher.
25 Φεβ 2021 · By the time Dr. Woodson died in 1950, mayors across the country supported Negro History Week. In the 1960s, growing political consciousness among Black college students led to a push for...
The annual celebration of Negro History Week was one of the historian Carter G. Woodson's (1875 – 1950) most successful efforts to popularize the study of black history. Omega Phi, one of the oldest African-American fraternities, first celebrated black achievements on Lincoln's birthday (February 12). Woodson, an honorary member of the ...
7 Φεβ 2021 · On Feb. 7, 1926, Carter G. Woodson, initiated the first celebration of Negro History Week which led to Black History Month, to extend and deepen the study and scholarship on African American history, all year long.
February 7-13, 1926 First national Negro History Week is established by Woodson and observed in many locations. Black newspapers carry a column by Woodson on achievements. February 24, 1926 The New York Amsterdam News excerpts Woodson’s Negro History Week speech.
10 Μαΐ 2021 · Negro History Week led to Black History Month to extend and deepen study and scholarship on African American history.
