2026 marks a milestone Black History Month, commemorating 100 years of honoring Black history in the United States. In February 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History and founder of ASALH (the Association for the Study of African American Life and History), established Negro History Week to ensure accurate Black history was included in education and to highlight the profound accomplishments and impact African Americans have had on the United States. He selected the second week

Carter G. Woodson began the first National Negro History Week

Today In Black History February 7th 1926: Carter G. Woodson Launched Negro History Week — The Melanin Project

One hundred years ago, Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week, planting an enduring vision that Black history must be studied, honored, and taught as essential to understanding America itself. As we launch into #BlackHstoryMonth, we look forward to honoring Woodson’s legacy and marking 20 year since Philly became the first city in the nation to require Black history for high school graduation at the @blackprint_20 Summit next weekend. Thanks to @mrcrim3 for sharing the importance of this

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