Black History

Black history was first started by CARTER G. WOODSON

Carter G. Woodson was born in New Canton, Buckingham County, Virginia, to former slaves Anne Eliza (Riddle) and James Henry Woodson. 

NAME

Carter G. Woodson

BIRTH DATE

December 19, 1875

DEATH DATE

April 3, 1950

EDUCATION

Harvard University

PLACE OF BIRTH

New Canton, Virginia

PLACE OF DEATH

Washington, D.C.

NICKNAME

Father of Black History