As we step into this powerful month of reflection, celebration, and honor, we give thanks for the trailblazers, visionaries, and everyday heroes whose faith, courage, and resilience continue to shape our community and our world. 🙌🏾🖤
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african american STUDIES
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Carter Godwin Woodson was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history.
- Born: December 19, 1875, New Canton, VA
- Died: April 3, 1950 (age 74 years), Shaw, Washington, D.C.
- Education: Harvard University, Berea College, The University of Chicago
Black History Month Theme
Since 1976, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme.
2026 THEME – African Americans and Labor
The 2026 Black History Month theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," honoring 100 years since Carter G. Woodson first launched Negro History Week in February 1926. This theme highlights a century of intentional efforts to study, preserve, and celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of people of African descent. Web Page Cite
