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Family
to Anna Eliza Riddle Woodson and James Woodson. The fourth of seven children, young Woodson worked as a sharecropper and a miner to help his family. -
birth
He was born in New Canton, VA -
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Woodson held down several positions in academia -
Education
He went to Harvard University, University of Chicago, Berea College, West Virginia State University, and Dunbar High School (Washington, D.C.). -
contributions to the black community
Carter G. Woodson helped found the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History -
fun fact
He wrote A History of the Negro Church -
fun fact
he wrote the Negro in our History -
accomplishments
In February 1926 he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week", the precursor of Black History Month. -
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He wrote Mis-Education of the Negro -
how he changed the world
His legacy continues on, with Black History Month being a national cultural force recognized by a variety of media formats, organizations and educational institutions. -
Death
He died suddenly from a heart attack -
fun fact
he was known as the father of black history -
his contributions influence our life today
we celebrate black history now
