by Bob | Feb 1, 2012 | African American, African American History, Black History, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
The History of Black History Month As I speak on Beyond the Suffering: Embracing the Legacy of African American Soul Care and Spiritual Direction, I’m frequently asked: “What is the history behind Black History Month?” The answer is fascinating and instructive. The...
by Bob | Feb 8, 2010 | Black History, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
Dr. Carter G. Woodson: Father of Black History Month Enjoy this video tribute to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History Month. Learn more aboout the History of Black History Month.
by Bob | Feb 7, 2009 | Black History, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
*Note: For The Journey: Day Twenty see my earlier post today. Black History Month: The History and the ControversyDay Seven: From a Week to a MonthNow that we know why Dr. Woodson selected a week in February for the study of Blacks in history, let’s discover how the...
by Bob | Feb 4, 2009 | African American History, Beyond the Suffering, Black History Month, Carter Woodson
*Note: For The Journey: Day Seventeen see my earlier post today.Black History Month: The History and the ControversyDay Five: So Now We KnowLet’s summarize what we’ve learned so far about the true history of Black History Month.1. Original Need: There existed in the...
by Bob | Feb 3, 2009 | Black History Month, Carter Woodson
*Note: For The Journey: Day Sixteen see my earlier post today. Black History Month: The History and ControversyDay Four: It Takes a CommunitySince the White majority scholarly community remained unmoved by the facts of the Black legacy, Dr. Carter Woodson began to...
by Bob | Feb 2, 2009 | Black History Month, Carter Woodson
*Note: For The Journey: Day Fifteen see my earlier post today. Black History Month: The History and ControversyDay Three: The Truth Should Set You FreeA decade before he conceived of Negro History Week, African American historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950)...
