Howard University today announced Ibram X. Kendi, Ph.D., as the inaugural Carter G. Woodson Endowed Chair in History for the College of Arts and Sciences. Named after the "father of Black history," ...

A century ago, Dr. Carter G. Woodson recognized a critical gap in the way Americans learned history.

February is Black History Month, but its origins are rooted in Negro History Week. The week was founded in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson to acknowledge the contributions of Black people. Now, as the ...

Join the 100th annual Black History Month Luncheon in Washington, D.C. as leaders gather to preserve and disseminate information about Black life and culture.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, first proposed as a weeklong celebration by African American ...

Black History Month is a testament to the power of education and historical recognition in repairing the damages of racism and inequality.

One man's stay at a YMCA in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood would eventually lead to the creation of Black History Month. Here's how.

RICHMOND, Va (WVVA) - Governor Abigail Spanberger issued a proclamation today, recognizing February 2026 as the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, honoring the heritage, contributions and ...

As depicted in Woodson’s most famous publication — “The Mis-Education of the Negro” — Vinson described that this ...

Carter G. Woodson library in Chicago (Photo credit: Eddy "Precise" Lamarre) In 2025, the Carter G. Woodson Regional Library marks a significant milestone: its 50th anniversary. Situated at 9525 S.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) – The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum has launched a new series where natives 85 and older are sharing their stories, which will be recorded and preserved in a new exhibit.