Why We Celebrate: Carter G. Woodson and the Founding of Negro History Week

Description

In honor of the 100th anniversary of Negro History Week, now recognized as Black History Month, this presentation explores the roots and development of this important cultural observance. The story centers on its founder, Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950), who established nationwide initiatives focused on African American scholarship, research, publishing, and curriculum development.

Facilitator

Dr. Lillie Johnson Edwards, Professor Emerita of History and African American Studies at Drew University; past Director of American Studies and the Founding Director of the Pan-African Studies; former National Director of the Association of Black Women Historians and member of the Executive Council of the Association of the Study of African American Life and History; gubernatorial appointee to the NJ Amistad Commission and co-chair of its curriculum committee for 20 years; and current member of the Board of Trustees of Oberlin College.