Few know the history of Dr. Carter Woodson and his single-handed effort to preserve Black history. Grown from a week to a month, Black history is woven into American culture.

A statue of Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” in Washington. D.C. at the Carter G. Woodson Memorial Park. (Photo: National Park Service) Locally, at the University of Virginia, a school of study was renamed after him: The Carter G.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) hosted its 99th Annual Black History Luncheon, discussing the importance of African American labor and the impact of recent federal agencies' decisions on diversity,

He chose February because the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass were celebrated this month. Lincoln’s birthday was Feb. 12, and Douglass, born a slave, didn’t know his birthdate, but celebrated it on Feb. 14.

Cardinal Wilton Gregory’s mention of Carter G. Woodson, and his hope that his legacy will inspire future generations, was a microcosm of the overarching message that “Black History Month is as much about tomorrow as it is about yesterday.

When we think about the transformative power of education, Dr. Carter G. Woodson’s name and impact stand out. Known as the “Father of Black History,” Woodson’s remarkable contributions to Black