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The stories of two very deserving, but seldom celebrated heroes. Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the influential African American historian, author, and journalist, who is the "Father of Black History." His parents had been slaves, but Woodson became one of the first Blacks to earn a Ph.D. from Harvard University. Woodson was a follower of Marcus Garvey, and established Negro History Week in 1926, which later evolved into Black History Month. His work emphasized the importance of African American contributions to history and culture, and he founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History.Then, we have the story of Dr. J. Ernest Wilkins Jr. the prominent African American mathematician, nuclear engineer, and civil rights advocate. He earned his first degree in mathematics from the University of Chicago at just 19 years old, and was nicknamed The Negro Genius. Wilkins worked on the Manhattan Project, which produced the atomic bomb. He taught at Tuskegee Institute, and later became President of the American Nuclear Society. Wilkins career spanned 7 decades, and tirelessly worked to get young African Americans into the STEM trades. The biographies of Woodson and Wilkins are told on the classic radio series, Destination Freedom. More at KRobCollection.com

Today, an episode from the archives that may provide some context for the news playing out today. We'll be doing more Sunday episodes -- from the archives and fresh conversations -- throghout the first year of the second Trump administration.///Today, February 13th — the roots of the celebration in 1924, when historian Carter G Woodson started Negro History Week.Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why Woodson started the commemoration and how Black History Month has evolved in the century since.Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.comAnd don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, coming soon from Radiotopia.This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX.Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories.If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.comGet in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypodOur team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich, Executive Producers at Radiotopia Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Welcome to the Liquid Latenites Podcast! We're here to entertain you and promise plenty of laughs along the way. Let's dive into the fascinating journey of Black History Month, exploring its origins and significance. We'll uncover stories of struggle and triumph, shedding light on contributions often overlooked in the mainstream narrative. This episode spotlights the impact of Carter G. Wilson, who initiated Negro History Week, and how it evolved into the Black History Month we know today. We also delve into "Black AF History" by Michael Heriot, a captivating read that marries humor and history, perfect for anyone curious about America's untold stories. Join us as we explore the context behind history's firsts, understanding the barriers faced and the victories celebrated by Black communities. Whether it's through books or podcasts, fostering knowledge is powerful, and we're here to bring those stories to life. So grab your headphones and enjoy, my friend!

On this week's program, we bring you a vital community conversation about the suppression of black history in America. On Tuesday evening, March 5, 2024, the Filson Historical Society hosted a panel discussion entitled "Carter G. Woodson and the Killing of Black History." Tune in as three accomplished Black men discuss Black History and contemporary racial struggle. They intentionally do so after Black History Month. Their conversation moves from the impetus of “Miseducation of the Negro” author Carter G. Woodson founding Negro History Week in 1926 to current political, educational, and political attacks on “diversity,” which they see as the latest iteration of “American anti-Blackness.” The panel begins with Ricky L. Jones, Ph.D., Baldwin-King Scholar in Residence, Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute & Professor of Pan-African Studies, University of Louisville. Jones is the past chair of the Department of Pan-African Studies, opinion columnist for the Courier Journal/USA Today Network, and organizer of the Envirome Institute's “Baldwin-King Project.” He is author of Black Haze and What's Wrong with Obamamania? Also on the panel are: Mawuli Mel Davis, J.D., Founding partner of the Davis Bozeman Johnson Law Firm. Davis is a former Naval officer who is now a civil rights attorney, human rights organizer, and author based in Atlanta, Georgia. Davis Bozeman Johnson Law, one of Georgia's largest African American-owned law firms has three offices in Savannah, Statesboro, and Decatur, Georgia. He is the author of We Need You: Encouraging My Son's Generation for Black Liberation. Derrick White, Ph.D., Professor of History and African American and Africana Studies, University of Kentucky and author of Blood, Sweat, and Tears. This event was brought to you by the University of Louisville's Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute's Baldwin-King Project in partnership with the Filson Historical Society. Learn more at http://filsonhistorical.org Truth to Power brings you conversations you won't hear anywhere else on the airwaves. The program airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at http://forwardradio.org

“There are some efforts to celebrate a so-called ‘Negro History Week,' and some of my people will participate. The planning of that week to teach the slave a knowledge of his past is not complete, sufficient or comprehensive enough to enable my people to learn the true knowledge of themselves.  It is important that my people learn the true knowledge of self, as it means their salvation….The American Negro is without knowledge of self. You are a so-called Negro because you are "not" a Negro. ” “There is much misunderstanding among us because of our inferior knowledge of self. We have been to the schools where they do not teach us the knowledge of self. We have been to the schools of our slave-master's children. We have been to their schools and gone as far as they have allowed us to go. That was not far enough for us to learn a knowledge of self.  The lack of knowledge of self is one of our main handicaps. It blocks us throughout the world. If you were the world and you were a part of the world, you would also turn a man down if he did not know who he actually was. If we, the so-called Negroes, do not know our own selves, how can we be accepted by a people who have a knowledge of self?”  Excerpts from ‘Message to the Blackman in America', by Elijah Muhammad If you would like to engage with the Nurah Speaks podcast, submit your listener questions or topic suggestions to info@NurahSpeaks.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  NurahSpeaks.com. Follow Nurah Speaks @NurahSpeaksPodcast on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To bring Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email info@NurahSpeaks.com

This week, hear about historian Carter G. Woodson's important Chicago ties, and how he came up with the idea for a “Negro History Week,” which later turned into the Black History Month we celebrate today.

Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. The precursor, Negro History Week, was created in 1926 when the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History chose the second week of February. This coincided with the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglas, celebrated together in the Black community since the 19th century. President Gerald Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976. Our theme music for this week's program is “Thelonious” by Thelonious Monk. We'll continue with Eric Bibb, Tarika, Blind Blake, Kaia Kater, Rhiannon Giddens, and explore many other voices, too. Part One of our celebration of Black music … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine.Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian FolkwaysThelonious Monk / “Thelonious” / Underground / CBSEric Bibb / Refugee Man” / Migration Blues / Stony PlainTarika / “Aloka” / The Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar / Rough GuideRhiannon Giddens / “Better Get it Right the First Time” / Freedom Highway / NonesuchBlind Blake / “Brown Skin Gal-Mary Ann” / Legends of Calypso / ArcIssa Bagayogo / “Saye Mogo Bana” / African Groove / PutumayoKaia Kater / “Nine Pin” / Nine Pin / KingswoodThelonious Monk / “Thelonious (take 3)” / Underground / CBSVarious / “Chohun and Gymamadudu” / Africa-Ancient Ceremonies: Dance Music & Songs of Ghana / Nonesuch-ExplorerPaul Simon-Bakithi Kumolo / “Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes (Alternate)” / Graceland / Sony LegacyKotoja / “Swale” / The Super Sawale Collection / PutumayoMandinka and Fulani Music of Gambia / “Dangoma” / Ancient Heart / AxiomSweet Honey in the Rock / “This Place Inside Where I Can Rest” / #LoveinEvolution / AppleseedPete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

On February 7, 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week, marking a significant milestone in the recognition of African-American history. Revered as "The Father of Black History," Woodson designated the second week of February for this observance. In 1976, Negro History Week was expanded to encompass the entire month of February, becoming Black History Month.  Born to formerly enslaved parents, Woodson earned a PhD from Harvard University. He specifically chose the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass (Feb. 14) and President Abraham Lincoln.  In 1933, Woodson wrote in "The Mis-Education of the Negro": "History shows that it does not matter who is in power or what revolutionary forces take over the government; those who have not learned to do for themselves and rely solely on others never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than they had in the beginning." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this week's episode, at the beginning of February, as we honor Black History Month, I focus on the man behind the origins of this important month. I am embarrassed to admit I did not know the name Carter G. Woodson nor that it was initially celebrated as Negro History Week in 1926. Thanks to Bakari Sellers, who mentioned Woodson's name in his conversation with Trevor Noah, which ignited my curiosity. I'm grateful to learn more and want to share with you the wisdom, vision and determination of Carter G. Woodson to educate us all. Check out the links below to Bakari Sellers, the Daily Show, and the origins of Black History Month. We must recognize both the pain and triumph of what it means to be Black in America. We each have a part to play to keep Woodson's legacy alive. Enjoy the podcast! Links: Carter G. Woodson: The Man Behind Black History Month NAACP.org Wikipedia NPS.gov Univ. of VA IG: Bakari Sellers IG: The Daily Show

“Look Around and See Every day is Black History February is a reminder that history was created by men and women who look like you and me. ” Tomeria Jordan According to history.com, "Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans." Blackhistorymonth.gov noted that Carter G. Woodson "believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice." Since 1976 in the USA Black History Month has been designated and celebrated in the month of February. Tonight's topic include: History of Black History Black Inventions: George T. Sampson (automatic clothes dryer), Alexander Miles (automated elevator doors), Garret Morgan (three-signal traffic light), Frederick McKinley Jones (cooling system for trucking), Marie Van Brittan Brown (home security system), and Dr. Marion Croak (VOIP, 200+ patents) Black Americans and the history of U.S. Patents and Trademarks via USPTO I am Black History You are Black History, We are Black History Subscribe to our YouTube Channels: www.youtube.com/@confidencerestored and www.youtube.com/@perspectiveviewpodcast Access the audio podcast via linktr.ee/ccamericallc Rate, comment, share, and subscribe to The Confidence Restored and The Perspective View Podcasts today. Love the Show? Buy Us a Coffee To help support the costs associated with producing the CC: America Podcast you can now buy us a coffee to show appreciation. Visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/ccamerica   The Confidence Restored and The Perspective View Podcast presented by CC: America is available for replay on several major podcast platforms including Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, Spotify, and Amazon.    The Confidence Restored Podcast A show dedicated to helping individuals get mentally F.I.T through testimonies of Faith, Inspiration, and Transformation. Check it out via www.confidencerestoredpodcast.com   The Perspective View Podcast A show dedicated to discussing diversity, culture, and context beyond the boardroom. Check it out via www.theperspectiveview.com or at youtube.com/@perspectiveviewpodcast    Opening Music Surface by Loxbeats | https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats      Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com        Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License  https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US   CC: America LLC, contractors, and staff expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, special, etc. damages and expressly disclaims any and all liability or responsibility for any direct, indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or other damages arising out of any individual's use of, reference to, reliance on, or inability to use, the podcast or the information presented in this podcast.  

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson, and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by black Americans and other peoples of African descent. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the Civil Rights Movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald R. Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to "seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history." Since then, every American president has designated February as Black History Month and endorsed a specific theme. The Black History Month 2023 theme, "Black Resistance," explores how "African Americans have resisted historical and ongoing oppression, in all forms, especially the racial terrorism of lynching, racial massacres, and police killings." Today in the United States, we hear terms like diversity, equity, and inclusion as goals for our society now and in the future. However, before those words were a part of our United States lexicon, brave, determined black Americans were willing to die to be recognized as worthy of fighting for any rights. The question I leave you with today is how would you grade their success? Listen to three stories that were born, lived, and survived in a military setting. Colonel Arthur Nick Nicholson, Retired and current president and executive director of the Mt. Olive Cemetery Historical Preservation Society, is joining me at the Frankly Speaking table this week. Learn more about the Society here. https://www.facebook.com/mtolivechps/ and https://mtolivechps.weebly.com Be inspired!  

We're winding down the month of February -- designated as Black History Month, first celebrated as Negro History Week in 1926 and expanded to a month in 1986 by the United States Congress. According to the Association for the Study of African American Life & History, the designation began in 1915 when University of Chicago alumnae Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to Chicago to participate in a national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation. And according to FFT Fellow Pratia Jordan, students need to remember that Black history didn't start or end then, or with slavery.I'm Carrie Caton and the goal of each episode is to elevate teachers as the inspiring architects of their careers, classrooms, and school communities. Today we're learning from Pratia Jordan, teacher at O'Donnell Middle School in Houston, Texas. Last summer with a Fund for Teachers grant, Pratia retraced the Transatlantic Slave Trade through historical sites in Europe, Africa and North America to create multi-modal, 3D virtual learning experiences that allow students to deepen content knowledge and make personal connections to the past and its continued relevance to our present. Pratia is active on social media, producing her own podcast, and also active as the mother of two young children with another on the way. Since her fellowship, Pratia has been named Teacher of the Year at her school, for her district, and a finalist for her region. We were able to catch up with her to learn more about her fellowship and its epiphanies, sharing both with eighth grade students who have a lot of questions about how we got to this point in history, literally and figuratively.

Brent and Jeff take time to reflect on Black History Month, share what this month means to them and to unpack the history of this month. Understanding the History: Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.Carter Woodson chose February for reasons of tradition and reform. It is commonly said that Woodson selected February to encompass the birthdays of two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history, namely Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, whose birthdays are the 12th and the 14th, respectively. More importantly, he chose them for reasons of tradition. Since Lincoln's assassination in 1865, the black community, along with other Republicans, had been celebrating the fallen President's birthday. And since the late 1890s, black communities across the country had been celebrating Douglass'. Well aware of the pre-existing celebrations, Woodson built Negro History Week around traditional days of commemorating the black past.A Thought to Ponder: Brent and Jeff then play a clip from Morgan Freeman sharing his thoughts on Black History Month and then the guys share their thoughts on this. Want to continue to conversation?   Talk to your friends about what you heard today and join us next week as Brent and Jeff continue their journey through Black History Month. Connect with SLU:InstagramRegister for SLULearn more about The LIFT TourLearn more about YPS Connect with our Hosts:Brent's InstagramBrent's TwitterJeff's InstagramJeff's Twitter 

Carter G. Woodson founded "Negro History Week" in 1926. His passion to share the history of Blacks in America became ground zero for Black History Month. I am not a historian...just a guy learning from History.Connect: https://drmatmonharrell.bio.link/Rate, Subscribe, ShareReferencesBrown, L. (2005). Woodson, Carter G. In Encyclopedia of the Harlem Literary Renaissance. New York: Facts on File. Retrieved January 18, 2023, from online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=101204&itemid=WE54&articleId=35019Du Bois, W. E. B., Back, L., & Solomos, J. (1999). PART ONE: Origins and transformations: Chapter 5: THE CONSERVATION OF RACES. In Theories of Race & Racism (pp. 79–86). Taylor & Francis Ltd / Books.Woodson, C. G. (1969). Century of Negro Migration. Century of Negro Migration, 1.Cooper, Anna Julia. “‘I Speak for the Colored Women of the South' Speech.” African-American History, Facts On File, online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=101204&itemid=WE01&primarySourceId=4348. Accessed 18 Jan. 2023.Douglass, Frederick. “Speech on American Slavery.” African-American History, Facts On File, online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=101204&itemid=WE01&primarySourceId=4445. Accessed 18 Jan. 2023.Douglass, Frederick. “Speech on ‘The Negro Problem.'” African-American History, Facts On File, online.infobase.com/Auth/Index?aid=101204&itemid=WE01&primarySourceId=4925. Accessed 18 Jan. 2023.Pickens, William, 1881-1954. The New Negro: His Political, Civil, And Mental Status: And Related Essays. New York: AMS Press, 1969.Gates Jr., Henry Louis. 2019. Stony The Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow. Penguin Press. New YorkMusic played within this episode is provided by Podccastle & Garageband. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/themindfulpharmd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Information for  this episode come form https://charlestonwv.com/the-father-of-black-history-month/ definetley go check more information of there . Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950)[1] was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been called the "father of black history".[2] In February 1926 he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week", the precursor of Black History Month.[3] Woodson was an important figure to the movement of Afrocentrism,[4] due to his perspective of placing people of African descent at the center of the study of history and the human experience.[5] Born in Virginia, the son of former slaves, Woodson had to put off schooling while he worked in the coal mines of West Virginia. He graduated from Berea College, and became a teacher and school administrator. He gained graduate degrees at the University of Chicago and in 1912 was the second African American, after W. E. B. Du Bois, to obtain a PhD degree from Harvard University. Woodson remains the only person whose parents were enslaved in the United States to obtain a History PhD.[6] He taught at historically black colleges Howard University and West Virginia State University but spent most his career in Washington, DC managing the ASALH, public speaking, writing, and publishing. _ wikipedia source 

Publication date 2014-02-01 The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the United States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week." This week was chosen because it marked the birthday of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. From the event's initial phase, primary emphasis was placed on encouraging the coordinated teaching of the history of American blacks in the nation's public schools. The first Negro History Week was met with a lukewarm response, gaining the cooperation of the Departments of Education of the states of North Carolina, Delaware, and West Virginia as well as the city school administrations of Baltimore and Washington, D.C.. Despite this far from universal acceptance, the event was nevertheless regarded by Woodson as "one of the most fortunate steps ever taken by the Association," and plans for a repeat of the event on an annual basis continued apace. At the time of Negro History Week's launch Woodson contended that the teaching of black history was essential to ensure the physical and intellectual survival of the race within broader society: "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The American Indian left no continuous record. He did not appreciate the value of tradition; and where is he today? The Hebrew keenly appreciated the value of tradition, as is attested by the Bible itself. In spite of worldwide persecution, therefore, he is a great factor in our civilization." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/3rdeyevizion/message

Dr. Gigi Jasper is a retired English teacher living in Rock Springs, Wyoming. In this episode, you'll hear about why Gigi moved to Wyoming, her career as a public school teacher, and her experience with discrimination as an African American woman living in rural Wyoming. Her inspiration, guidance, and resilience as she taught and mentored young people throughout her teaching career, and through that inspiration, she helped young people find tools and paths for their own lives. “And I was told by whoever it was, "We don't hire women." And he was saying that while there was a woman worker not 25 feet behind him.  Well, it was pretty clear that my being female was not his objection. And so, in some ways my welcome to Wyoming was having to file with the EEOC.” Gigi Jasper Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. Watch Black History Documentaries National Museum of African American History and Culture Musical Crossroads: African American Influence on American Music

Episode 015: Black History Month.What is Black History Month and why is it celebrated? Black History Month (originally known as African-American Heritage Month) really dates back to 1915 when Carter G. Woodson, known as the ‘Father of Black History' and the pioneer of African American studies in the early 20th century, created an organization called the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. And in 1926, Woodson initiated the first Negro History Week in February, specifically because of two significant birthdays: Frederick Douglass (February 14) and Abraham Lincoln (February 12). The main focus of the Negro History Week was to encourage the teaching of the history of Black Americans in educational institutes, particularly at the primary level. However, most school systems around the country ignored the curriculum or denied the need to teach it.However, more than 40 years later, in 1969, Black educators and students at Kent State University in Ohio proposed a month-long observance to reflect on more than 400 years of American African history and heritage that have shaped the American culture, and the first Black History Month took place one year later in 1970. And by 1976, Black History Month was widely being celebrated across the country, and not only in schools, but in colleges, and community centers. I'm torn. Does it matter? Does it truly matter? Black History Month began as a way to remember significant people and events. But we are still mistreated or treated as 3rd class citizens in the USA. And I feel, that as punishment for helping to elect our first Black President, the USA is going backwards; actually retreating into the Jim Crow era or worse...You see, I never watched the George Floyd video, nor did I watch the Ahmaud Arbery video or any of the others or the trials – or even the Rodney King beating - because I see the killings and the brutality in my nightmares. I saw it as a child growing up in the 60s and every year that has passed since, I was even a victim a time or two (and survived, obviously) but no thanks to the racist cops that I met driving while Black. It just added to the PTSD I've been suffering since childhood. And obviously, absolutely nothing has changed a half-century later.So to me, Black History Month (year, century, millennium), it does not matter any more. It never did, really. I mean, I appreciate what the month was supposed to do and I appreciate the allies that stop by to express their opinions online, in emails, and in videos, the conversations that sparked better representation, identity, and diversity in America's history but… as long as we are feared, they will never stop hunting us and hating us.I watched a young poet's video the other night, Kyla Jenee Lacey, and it made me tear up. Here's some of what she had to say: We learned your French, we learned your English, we learned your Spanish. We learned your Dutch, your Portuguese, your German. You learned our nothing, yet you call us stupid...Follow me on The Slow Traveling Soul Sister podcast is sponsored and hosted by SelfishMe Travel. Follow me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, or join my travel agency email list. You can also email me at info@selfishmetravel.com and/or check out my website.

Three wise men is how I would describe my guest for this week's episode of the KDHX podcast Tangazo. —— Former St. Louis city Comptroller Virvus Jones father of St. Louis mayor Tishaura O. Jones, along with editorial columnist Michael Wesly Jones and my broadcast colleague Tim Person, were my guests for a lively debate on the diminishing value of our so-called “Black History month.” ——— Founded in 1926 by black historian Carter G. Woodson, as “Negro History Week” designed to celebrate and raise awareness of African Americans history was expanded into Black History month, in 1970 by black students at Kent State University. ——— Our discussion focused on whether “Black History month,” was a missed opportunity to focus on critical issues such as a national voter registration drive are “Critical Race Thinking” discussions to be held throughout the month of February. ——— Needless to say, my panel of three wise men were the right choice, for this robust conversation on the value of Black History month to African Americans across the nation.  ———

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the study and achievements of African Americans and a time when they weren't being recognized their central role in U.S. history. It was the predecessor to “Negro History Week,” which was the brainchild of the black historian Carter G. Woodson.Audio Onemichistory.com Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:Carter G. Woodson in Washington, D.C.: The Father of Black HistoryBy Pero Gaglo Dagboviehttps://asalh.org/https://time.com/4197928/history-black-history-month/https://www.biography.com/scholar/carter-g-woodsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_G._Woodsonhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110401191535/http://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2005/June/20080207153802liameruoy0.1187708.html

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Black History Month is a time of the year a lot of people find uncomfortable, and a time of the year a lot of people look forward to, whether you're on opposite sides or not; one thing we should all know is that us as Black Folks should always stay together and watch out for each other! In this episode, I talk about the history of Black History Month, Carter G Woodson. Negro History Week, and how we as Black Folks should be of service to each other because when one of us wins, we all win! Become a Paid Supporter : https://anchor.fm/mindofcharles/subscribe Send Me a Personal Message here : https://anchor.fm/mindofcharles/message --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/mindofcharles/message

In this very special episode I'm taking a look at the annual observance and celebration of "Black History Month" through zodiac sign of Aquarius.  The month of February was chosen as the time for remembering and celebrating the lives, and contributions of Americans who were and are descendants of African slaves.  Every group of people has an "origin story".My endeavor is to answer some of the questions that surround this particular cultural event.  In great part, no other calendar month could embody the visionary power represented by the sign of Aquarius.  It is the astrological sign that holds the story narrative of necessary change, that is going to take place  one way or another.Aquarius and it's ruling/guiding planet, Uranus are the planetary messengers that signal collective consciousness along the lines of deep truth-telling, humanitarianism, freedom, equality,  challenge to the status quo, freedom and independence.  So the sign of Aquarius, the month of February and "Black History"  contain echoes from the past,  which are giving evolutionary directions  for how to step into the potential and the collective future of humanity. In this episode, I talk about the noted scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson and his organization, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, and their initial effort which was called, "Negro History Week".  From an Aquarian perspective, they were  visionaries who peered into the future.  They believed the story of descendants of people stolen from the African continent had and have a power-filled story to tell.Why is February the calendar month for what would become "Black History Month "?   Perhaps after much discussion,   we can only use our imagination,  it is know that Dr Woodson and his group decided to use the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass.  These two Aquarians were monumental and inspirational figures of the anti-slavery, abolitionist and freedom movement.  Lincoln's birthday is February 12th and Douglass is February 14th.Abraham Lincoln as president during the American civil war,  would sign the "Emancipation Proclamation", which signaled a massive change in a fractured and torn country that had  come into being on the backs of  enslaved human beings. Of course, there have been many questions and much speculation about Lincoln's motivation and intention for signing the Proclamation.  Perhaps his life and soul purpose was to be an instrument of change  for dismantling a diabolical system that was false, and perverse in every way.  Frederick Douglass, freed himself from the bonds of slavery, and would go on to become a central figure in the work to free all enslaved individuals.  He was a masterful orator, writer, reformer, and champion for freedom.  Like Lincoln,  Douglass was also  soul directed to be part of bringing about change.  The whole system of slavery was built upon a belief system that was untenable and rotten at the core. So, "Black History,  African-American Heritage Month" is not separate from this country, the United States.   The yearly observance and recognition is really a call for everyone to gain deeper understanding of how each individual is part of the "human tree".   Many people like to think  in  terms of "them and us".  But truth reveals,  there's only one "Tree" with many branches.   "Black History Month"  in February is one of those branches.  Special Music for this episode:  "Lift Every Voice and Sing", Lyrics by James Weldon Johnson and Music by John Rosamond Johnson.  Solo Piano Arranged and Played by M. Ruth McCants

In this Rise Urban Nation Episode, my brothas Ronald Preston Clark, Jordan Harrison, Eric Morison Smith, Michael Love, and I reflect on how our nation celebrates Black History Month, also called African American History Month. This annual observance commemorates African Americans' achievements and honors their central role in shaping U.S. history. Join us as we discuss African American contributions through art and creative expression, discuss topics impacting Black communities, and imagine the possibilities of what can lie ahead.Learn About Our GuestTo learn more about our Guest in this episode, please visit our website at: www.riseurbannation.com.Start Your Brand & BusinessTo get your discount with Tailor Brands, go to www.tailorbrands.com, build your logo and enter RUN30 - and it provides a 30% discount.Take the RUN SurveyComplete the survey and enter to win a $50 Amazon Giftcard. Click here to take the survey!  

This week, we're doing a number of episodes around the history of… Black History Month. Today, February 13th — the roots of the celebration in 1924, when historian Carter G Woodson started Negro History Week. Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss why Woodson started the commemoration and how Black History Month has evolved in the century since. Sign up for our newsletter! Find out more at thisdaypod.com And don't forget about Oprahdemics, hosted by Kellie, coming soon from Radiotopia. This Day In Esoteric Political History is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Your support helps foster independent, artist-owned podcasts and award-winning stories. If you want to support the show directly, you can do so on our website: ThisDayPod.com Get in touch if you have any ideas for future topics, or just want to say hello. Our website is thisdaypod.com Follow us on social @thisdaypod Our team: Jacob Feldman, Researcher/Producer; Brittani Brown, Producer; Khawla Nakua, Transcripts; music by Teen Daze and Blue Dot Sessions; Julie Shapiro and Audrey Mardavich, Executive Producers at Radiotopia

Some Historical Facts about BHM:The commemoration of Black History Month in North America dates back to 1926, when Harvard-educated African American historian Carter G. Woodson proposed setting aside a time devoted to honour the accomplishments of African Americans and to heighten awareness of Black history in the United States.  This led to the establishment of Negro History Week in 1926. Celebrations of Black history began in Canada shortly thereafter. During the early 1970s, the week became known as Black History Week. It was expanded into Black History Month in 1976.In December 1995, the House of Commons officially recognized February as Black History Month in Canada following a motion introduced by the first African Canadian woman elected to Parliament, the Honourable Jean Augustine. The House of Commons carried the motion unanimously.In February 2008, Senator Donald Oliver, the first Black man appointed to the Senate, introduced the Motion to Recognize Contributions of Black Canadians and February as Black History Month. It received unanimous approval and was adopted on March 4, 2008. As an immigrant teenager, I didn't really grasp the whole meaning of BHM. In High School I felt that BHM was when we were allowed to be black or celebrate our blackness. it was upto the black kids to prepare something to present to the whole school.School administration was not really part of supporting the student.  I got the feeling that they were saying to us – it's your month so do what you want!We did some performances and put together shows for the school.  But there were not many meaningful educational programs  developed by the school and the teachers for BHM. But now, I notice that BHM has evolved into something more significant and that's a step in the right direction.It's important that we create intentions and personalize what black history means to us to help to move the needle forward.  I was invited to speak at the City of Ottawa as part of the BHM celebrations this week I I truly felt honoured and humbled to take part in the event and the celebrations. One of the things that I talked about is to be intentional of what we want to accomplish by the end of this month?Ask yourself:How would you like to experience BHM every year?What can you do to me more intentional and in your BHM efforts?What can we do to use BHM to create awareness and amplify our voices?To advance our cause and advocate for ourselves? We can use our voices and capacity to show-up for ourselves and as a result we also show us for our community and those that come after us.Sometimes, this means taking the initiative for BHM at your workplace, schools and in your community at large.We can all do our part in our perspective spaces to inspire change, create awareness and hold others accountable to create safe and equitable environment for black people.So this month, I ask yourself, how can I take advantage of BHM to move the needle in any way that you canIf you're in the entrepreneurship space, talk about what it means to be a black entrepreneurs, the benefits and challenges and invite others to join you in this conversation. You can do the same in your prospective fields.BHM is also a chance for others to celebrate with us and experience the diverse and vibrant black cultures in CANADA. Do what you can, make it inspirational, engaging and joyfulHappy Black History Month! 

#OTD We mark the anniversary of the inaugural celebration of what we know as Black History Month. Negro History Week was founded by Carter G. Woodson 96 years ago. Entrepreneur Russell Simmons narrates.

OK y'all we're back and better. And it is Black History Month!!!! We're talking all things black in this episode, from our favorite brands, to this bath and this whole Bath & Bodywork's topic. • But did you know the origins of black history month? In a 1927 Negro History Week circular, Woodson underscored: “We should emphasize not 'Negro History,' but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race hate, and religious prejudice. There should be no indulgence in undue eulogy of the Negro. The case of the Negro is well taken care of when it is shown how he has influenced the development of civilization.”

EPISODE #147 – This WONDERFUL BLACK HISTORY WEDNESDAY, we talk about BLACK HISTORY MONTH.  Today we focus on the basics such as themes, questions about general small facts.  Famous quotes from famous people.  Starting next week, we'll focus on people then and now and how we contribute to America and the world. WHY DOES BLACK HISTORY MONTH EXIST? The answer lies with eminent American historian Carter G. Woodson (called the father of black history), who pioneered the field of African American studies in the early 20th century. Inspired by having attended a three-week national celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation in 1915, Woodson joined four others in founding the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) to encourage scholars to engage in the intensive study of the Black past, a subject that had long been sorely neglected by academia and in U.S. schools. In 1916 Woodson began editing the association's principal scholarly publication, The Journal of Negro History. In 1924, spurred on by Woodson, his college fraternity, Omega Psi Phi, introduced Negro History and Literature Week. Two years later, determined to bring greater attention to African American history, Woodson and the ASNLH launched Negro History Week in February 1926. WHY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATED IN FEBRUARY? February is the birth month of two figures who loom large in the Black past: U.S. President Abraham Lincoln (born February 12), who issued the Emancipation Proclamation, and African American abolitionist, author, and orator Frederick Douglass (born February 14). Since the deaths of Lincoln and Douglass (in 1865 and 1895, respectively), the Black community had celebrated their contributions to African American liberation and civil rights on their birthdays. By rooting Negro History Week in February, Woodson sought to both honor the inestimable legacy of Lincoln and Douglass and to expand an already existent celebration of the Black past to include not only the accomplishments of these two great individuals but also the history and achievements of Black people in general. WHAT DO YOU HAVE TO SAY? LINKS BELOW FOR: APPLE, GOOGLE, PANDORA, AND SPOTIFY.  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/id1526382637 https://podcasts.google.com/?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkLnBvZGJlYW4uY29tL2xhZGllc3Byb21vdGluZ3RyYW5zcGFyZW50YWR2b2NhY3kvZmVlZC54bWw&ep=14 https://www.pandora.com/podcast/ladiespromotingtransparentadvocacy/PC:52161?corr=17965216&part=ug&_branch_match_id=819557998249581330 https://open.spotify.com/show/5x7xSxWi2wj2UXPsWnZ0cw?si=peGax6j6SIumBT5tq7_hhg   Sources:   Davenport University Libraries - https://davenport.libguides.com/bhm/themes Britannica - https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-black-history-month-celebrated-in-february    NPR - https://www.npr.org/2022/02/01/1075623826/why-is-february-black-history-month History.com Follow us on Twitter: @AdvocacyLadies Follow us on Instagram: @advocacyladies Podcast Email: podcasthostshapta19@gmail.com Org. Email: Ladiespromotingtransparentadvo@gmail.com Podcast Call-in Line: 404-855-7723

Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/masseffect/support

Carter G. Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) The son of an enslaved African, Carter G. Woodson was born in New Canton, Virginia is the reason for Black History Month. His father helped Union soldiers during the Civil War, and moved his family to West Virginia when he heard that Huntington was building a high school for blacks. Coming from a large, poor family, Carter could not regularly attend school. Through self-instruction, Woodson mastered the fundamentals of common school subjects by age 17. He began high school at the age of 20 and he received his diploma in less than two years. He then proceeded to study at Berea College, the University of Chicago, the Sorbonne, and Harvard University, where he earned a Ph.D. in 1912. He recognized and acted upon the importance of a people having an awareness and knowledge of their contributions to humanity. Dr. Woodson is known as the Father of Black History. Carter G Woodson founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1915 to train Black historians and to collect, preserve, and publish documents on Black life and Black people. He also founded the Journal of Negro History (1916). He spent his life working to educate all people about the vast contributions made by Black men and women throughout history. After earning a doctoral degree, he continued teaching in the public schools, later joining the faculty at Howard University as a professor and served as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. After leaving Howard University because of differences with its president, Dr. Woodson devoted the rest of his life to historical research. He worked to preserve the history of African Americans and accumulated a collection of thousands of artifacts and publications. He noted that African American contributions "were overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them." He concluded that the history books were written to conclude that the Negro has never contributed anything to the progress of mankind. In 1926, Woodson single-handedly pioneered the celebration of "Negro History Week", for the second week in February, to coincide with marking the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The week was later extended to the full month of February and renamed Black History Month as we know it today. At the time Carter G. Woodson argued that the teaching of black history was essential to ensure the physical and intellectual survival of the race within broader society. "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The American Indian left no continuous record. He did not appreciate the value of tradition; and where is he today? The Hebrew keenly appreciated the value of tradition, as is attested by the Bible itself. In spite of worldwide persecution, therefore, he is a great factor in our civilization" --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/unlabeled/support

Dr. Greg Carr takes us through the words of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and how he was able to center Blacks in history to create Negro History Week that evolved into #BHM. There is also a mention of the potential #SCOTUS pick and Happy Birthday, #Oprah. #EstherRolle #GoodTimesIf you would like to join Knarrative click here .

Did you know Black History Month started with Negro History Week? Many thanks to those before us who did the work in making sure there was room for us to learn what we know and can expand upon today. May we be radical in dismantling to learn who we truly are in the best effort push forward positively as a people. We're also celebrating a few greats who hadn't gotten as much recognition and thank them for doing the work for those to follow their footsteps. Instagram: @DonnaJaneen @RealRelatablePodcast RealRelatablePodcast@gmail.com

In this episode, Eric speaks with art and culture nonprofit consultant Charmaine Jefferson who talks about how her passion for the arts came about; from training in ballet and tap dancas a child and always having been surrounded by art — her uncle renowned artist John Riddle, her brother who is an artist and her aunt who had an artistic inclination. She talks about her days as a professional dancer, her experience as an African American and the challenges she faced during the “Black is Beautiful Era”, her education in Dance, followed by law school — which paved the way for her prolific career in Arts Administration and engaging with various institutions; museums, dance companies, performing houses, botanical gardens, science centers, including capital renovation, construction projects and board service, arranging charitable and public art programs… to eventually becoming the Executive Director of the California African American Museum. They  discuss her late uncle John Riddle and his iconic works, being related to Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week and coming from a family of war protestors; that would engage in political debates and the importance of researching and documenting one's family tree. And her most recent venture her consulting firm Kélan Resources that enables her to consult with a variety of organizations; International Associations of Blacks and Dance, museums and historic houses around the country. For more visit: www.ericsperspective.comGuest Bio: Native Angelino; Charmaine is an arts and culture advocate and administrator. She serves nonprofits through Kélan Resources, her cause driven consulting firm dedicated to integrating art, history, culture, business and diversity into the DNA of education, community, philanthropy, and public and private collaborations. As an active volunteer, she recently completed 8 years as a gubernatorial appointee on the California Arts Council, and as a Director on the Board of Arts for LA. She continues to serve as a college trustee and academic committee chair for the California Institute of the Arts, as a mayoral appointee and vice chair of the City of Los Angeles' Cultural Affairs Commission, on the African American Advisory Council for PBS SoCal, on the Advisory Board of Children Mending Hearts and on the Advisory Committee for the Los Angeles County Cultural Affairs Commission's “Cultural Equity and Inclusion Initiative.” Charmaine received her B.A. in Dance from the University of California, Los Angeles; M.A. in Dance Education from New York University and J.D. from Georgetown University Law School. About Eric's Perspective: A podcast series on African American art with Eric Hanks. Eric Hanks — African American art specialist, owner of the renowned M. Hanks Gallery and commissioner on the Los Angeles County Arts Commission; offers his perspective on African American art through in-depth conversations with fellow art enthusiasts where they discuss the past, present & future of African American art.For more, visit www.ericsperspective.comSUBSCRIBE: http://bit.ly/2vVJkDnLISTEN ON: Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2B6wB3USpotify: https://spoti.fi/3j6QRmWGoogle Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fNNgrYiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/2KtYGXv Pandora: https://pdora.co/38pFWAmConnect with us: Visit Eric's Perspective website: https://bit.ly/2ZQ41x1Facebook: https://bit.ly/3jq5fXPInstagram: https://bit.ly/39jFZxGTwitter: https://bit.ly/2OMRx33www.mhanksgallery.com

   Episode 24 of Destination Freedom Black Radio Days Podcast a copyrighted series of No Credits Productions LLC.  Recorder of History 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. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson called the "father of black history". In February 1926 he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week" the precursor of Black History Month

Black History Month is a month-long observance in the US and Canada to celebrate Black achievement. It was created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, a historian known as the "father of Black history." It began as Negro History Week. In 1986 Congress passed "National Black History Month" into law.Black History Month is also celebrated in countries like the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and Ireland in October. Join us as we salute our achievers and innovators. #Liveatthebarbershopodcast​ #Blackhistorymonth​ #untoldblackfacts --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/live-at-the-barbershop/message

Season 5 Episode 1 DOCTORATE CARTER GODWIN WOODSON, Ph.D, "Critical Important Contribution of NEGRO HISTORY WEEK." Across 3 Kontinents Copyright2021 Season5 Episode1 March 1

It all started with Carter G. Woodson and Negro History Week in February, 1926. Now here we are, 94 years later, at the tail end of another Black History Month. And although BHM is everyday for these two, AJ and Dalin wanted to dedicate time to put some “respek” on the lesser-known names that inspire them. In this episode of Battle Fatigue, the dashing duo take a winding Black road through some major moments in history. From a lawyer to a rock and roll innovator to a poet laureate,  listen as this pair revel in the joys of Black brilliance - the Battle Fatigue way.

In episode 3, "Black History Month Part 2" we take the deepest of historical deeeeeep dives, discussing the history behind the history of Black History Month ("BHM"). We talk about Carter G. Woodson, the creator of Negro History Week (the predecessor to BHM), Abraham Lincoln, and Frederick Douglass. We may even spend a good amount of time dragging the ultra racist 1915 film Birth of a Nation. Who knows? Give us a listen and find out!

Did you know? The NAACP was founded on February 12, 1909, the centennial anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln? In the decades that followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the civil rights movement and a growing awareness of black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.” Each year beginning on February 1, an entire month of events are planned nationwide honoring the contributions of African Americans. Beginning in the early 20th century, a growing number of black industrial leaders and black entrepreneurs emerged as their families relocated from farms to cities, and from the South to the more industrialized Northeast and Midwest. Along with the emergence of new music genres -- like ragtime, blues, and jazz --, the Harlem Renaissance in New York City also signaled a blossoming of the visual and literary arts. The Harlem Renaissance was an intellectual, social, and artistic explosion that took place in Harlem, New York, spanning the 1920s. The Movement also included the new African-American cultural expressions across the urban areas in the Northeast and Midwest United States affected by the African-American Great Migration, of which Harlem was the largest. The Harlem Renaissance was considered to be a rebirth of African-American arts.[ Though it was centered in the Harlem neighborhood of the borough of Manhattan in New York City, many black writers from African and Caribbean colonies who lived in Paris were also influenced by the Harlem Renaissance. Well into the century, blacks continued to break the color barrier in sports, business, and politics and have recently challenged the traditional bastions of wealth and power at the local, state, and national levels. This week FRANKLY SPEAKING is celebrating a kaleidoscope of African Americans who have made and are making deposits into our rich history. Click below and be inspired.

Happy Black History Month! In the spirit of Negro History Week, (the precursor to Black History Month) I am spending this episode combating anti-blackness in high school education. Specifically, Matthew Vriesman, creator of https://www.antiracistapush.com/ (Antiracist APUSH), and I discuss why Black people really joined the Democratic Party in the 1930s and 40s. Contrary to the widely used American Pageant textbook it was not simply about welfare. In an era of lynching and discrimination, Black voters had more pressing concerns. In this episode, Vriesman and I closely examine the origins and necessity of Antiracist APUSH. Then we discuss the radical shift in Black voting behavior in 1936. The American Pageant's answer both glosses over racism in the 20th century and continues to influence how politicians discuss and cultivate the Black vote. So here is an examination of the issue under an antiracist lens. Further Reading [As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.] Black Americans in the Roosevelt Era: Liberalism and Race by John B. Kirby (https://amzn.to/3akXO1C (https://amzn.to/3akXO1C)) Farewell to the Party of Lincoln by Nancy Weiss (https://amzn.to/3u1VLHg (https://amzn.to/3u1VLHg)) Music Credit PeaceLoveSoul by Jeris (c) copyright 2012 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. http://dig.ccmixter.org/files/VJ_Memes/35859 Ft: KungFu (KungFuFrijters)

The History of Black History MonthOrigins: Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history. The story of Black History Month begins in 1915, half a century after the Thirteenth Amendment abolished slavery in the United States. That September, the Harvard-trained historian Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), an organization dedicated to researching and promoting achievements by Black Americans and other peoples of African descent. Known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the group sponsored a national Negro History week in 1926, choosing the second week of February to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. The event inspired schools and communities nationwide to organize local celebrations, establish history clubs and host performances and lectures. In the decades that followed, mayors of cities across the country began issuing yearly proclamations recognizing Negro History Week. By the late 1960s, thanks in part to the civil rights movementand a growing awareness of Black identity, Negro History Week had evolved into Black History Month on many college campuses. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”Let's Dig DeeperThe story of Black History Month begins in Chicago during the summer of 1915. An alumnus of the University of Chicago with many friends in the city, Carter G. Woodson traveled from Washington, D.C. to participate in a national celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of emancipation sponsored by the state of Illinois. Thousands of African Americans travelled from across the country to see exhibits highlighting the progress their people had made since the destruction of slavery. Awarded a doctorate in Harvard three years earlier, Woodson joined the other exhibitors with a black history display. Despite being held at the Coliseum, the site of the 1912 Republican convention, an overflow crowd of six to twelve thousand waited outside for their turn to view the exhibits. Inspired by the three-week celebration, Woodson decided to form an organization to promote the scientific study of black life and history before leaving town. On September 9th, Woodson met at the Wabash YMCA with A. L. Jackson and three others and formed the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH).

The African History Network Show with Michael Imhotep on 910AM Superstation WFDF Detroit on 2-14-21: Valentine's Day History. Do you know what you are celebrating? What is Akoma Day? 2) Black History Month Origins and Dr. Carter G. Woodson - TheAHNShow with Michael Imhotep 2-14-21   #BlackHistoryMonth #ValentinesDay #AkomaDay #TheAHNShow 1) Valentine's Day History. Do you know what you are celebrating? What is Akoma Day? 2) Black History Month Origins and Dr. Carter G. Woodson launches Negro History Week, Feb. 7th, 1926. 3) Dave Chapelle is back on Netflix and the paid him millions of dollars. (Online Course) Ancient Kemet (Egypt), The Moor & The Maafa – Next Class Tues. Feb. 16th, 2021, 8pm – 10pm with Michael Imhotep host of The African History Network Show. Our special guest speaker will be Cultural Anthropologist, Sista Nubia Wardford who will discuss the African Queens of Antiquity. 8 WEEKS (WATCH CLASS #1 AND CONTENT ON DEMAND NOW)   REGISTER HERE: https://theahn.learnworlds.com/course/ancient-kemet-the-moors-maafa-understanding-the-trans-atlantic-slave-trade

In February of 1926, Carter G. Woodson, a Harvard-education historian, had a very specific goal in mind when he established what was then called Negro History Week. He hoped, as time went along, that Black history would be recognized as so entrenched in American history that calendars wouldn’t indicate when society should celebrate Black history.Flash forward to 1970, when Black History Month as we know it today was first celebrated at Kent State University, then 16 years later, in 1986, when the U.S. Congress officially recognized Black History Month as the law of the land, some 60 years after Carter Woodson pioneered the celebration.I’m Jonathan Beasley, and this is another special pop-up episode of the Harvard Religion Beat. Today, I’m speaking with Quardricos Driskell, MTS '08, adjunct professor of religion and politics at George Washington University, as well as a writer, policy influencer, lobbyist, and pastor of the historic Beulah Baptist Church in Alexandria, Virginia.I wanted to speak with Quardricos about whether Black History Month has taken on new significance in 2021. We’ll also chat about avoiding complacency around racial justice issues now that the Trump presidency is over, how the Black Lives Matter movement can continue its momentum by working across generational divides, and why Democrats running for political office should talk more openly about their faith.

This special Black History episode starts with a brief history of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the “Father of Black History,” and the founder of “Negro History Week,” which commenced in 1926, and is now Black History Month. Dr. Woodson was the second Black person to earn a Ph.D. (Class of 1912; doctorate in history) at Harvard. Dr. W.E.B. DuBois, who earned his doctorate in 1895, was the first. An intellect of the highest order, what Dr. Woodson did in founding and promoting Negro History Week, was, quite simply, necessary, profound, and forward thinking at a time when America simply did not want to acknowledge that Black people are the backbone of this society, culture, and economy. The second part of episode three is devoted to a discussion of why we should study the extraordinary history of Black people. More specifically, at this point, it is obvious that, like Dr. Woodson did, it is time to elevate again and deliver a more honest, accurate, and comprehensive curriculum to our students in public institutions—from kindergarten through graduate and professional school! There is not a single subject to be learned that Black people have not been at the center of—from literature and science, to math, architecture, engineering, art, music, and, of course, history. We do, indeed, need discrete classes in Black literature, history, scientists, music, etcetera, but it is imperative that the whole public school curriculum is updated to be more accurate and inclusive. Ignorance is not bliss, and it is slowly eroding the advances we have made and killing our society—as anyone who is paying attention to what is unfolding in the country today can plainly see. The truth is a necessary ingredient for the health of a great society; and, right now, society is far from healthy. Resources: **A few books by Dr. Carter G. Woodson The Miseducation of the Negro (1933), The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 (1915), The Negro in our History (1922), African Heroes and Heroines (1939), The History of the Negro Church (1921), The Rural Negro (1930) The Negro Professional Man and the Community, with Special Emphasis on the Physician and the Lawyer (1934) **The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) (www.asalh.com): —Dr. Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, Professor of History and of African and African American Studies at Harvard, is the President. She is the author of Righteous Discontent: The Women's Movement in the Black Baptist Church 1880-1920 (1994) and several other publications. —Dr. Lionel Kimble, Associate Professor of History at Chicago State University, is the Vice President. His research interests are Black Chicago, US Labor and Working Class History, and World War II. He is also the president of the Chicago chapter of ASALH. He is the author of A New Deal for Bronzeville: Housing, Employment, and Civil Rights in Black Chicago, 1935-1955 (2015). **Other founders of the ASALH, along with Dr. Woodson, Dr. George Cleveland Hall, William B. Hartgrove, Alexander L. Jackson, and James E. Stamps. For More Information pertaining to this Episode, please visit our website at www.survivinghealingandevolving.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rhonda-sherrod4/message

Black History Month is an annual celebration of the study and achievements of African Americans and a time when they weren't being recognized their central role in U.S. history. It was the predecessor to “Negro History Week,” which was the brainchild of the black historian Carter G. Woodson in 1915, In September Carter G. Woodson and the prominent minister Jesse E. Moorland founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, This organization was dedicated to researching and promoting the achievements of Black Americans and other peoples of African descentAudio Onemichistory.com Please support our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=25697914Buy me a Coffeehttps://www.buymeacoffee.com/Countryboi2mSources:Carter G. Woodson in Washington, D.C.: The Father of Black HistoryBy Pero Gaglo Dagboviehttps://asalh.org/https://time.com/4197928/history-black-history-month/https://www.biography.com/scholar/carter-g-woodsonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_G._Woodsonhttps://web.archive.org/web/20110401191535/http://www.america.gov/st/diversity-english/2005/June/20080207153802liameruoy0.1187708.html

On this day in 1926, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History launched Negro History Week, which was later extended to Black History Month. / On this day in 1497, followers of the Dominican friar Girolamo Savonarola burned objects thought to incite sin in an event known as the Bonfire of the Vanities. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

What is Black history month, and why do we celebrate it? Also known as African-American History Month, its an observance originating in the United States. Created in 1926, the idea of Negro History week, was observed during the second week of February. The reason to choose the second week, because it coincided with the birthday of Abraham Lincoln on Feb 12th and of Fredrick Douglas on February 20th. Black History Month was first proposed by black educators and the Black United Students at Kent State University in February 1969. The first celebration of Black History Month took place at Kent State one year later, from January 2 to February 28, 1970.When first established, Black History Month resulted in some controversy. Those who believed that Black History Month was limited to educational institutions questioned whether it was appropriate to confine the celebration of Black history to one month, as opposed to integration of black history into the mainstream education the rest of the year.Edited: Western Europeans*Reference: Derrick Bell, "Brown v. Board of Education and the Black History Month Syndrome," Harvard Blackletter Law Journal, vol. 1, no. 1 (1984) p. 13. C. G. Woodson, "Negro History Week," Journal of Negro History, vol. 11, no. 2 (April 1926), pp. 238–242.Music: Black BoySong by Swoope

This episode of 16:1 celebrates Black History Month. Katie talks about Dr. Carter G. Woodson's work in championing Negro History Week and how it laid the foundation for those at Kent State University in 1969 to create what we now know as Black History Month. Chelsea shares various critical perspectives that come with the topic of Black History Month. Katie discusses ways to incorporate these topics into your classrooms and how to support different organizations and Black-owned businesses during the month of February and beyond. Chelsea learns a few factoids about Scientology, and Katie's interest in Disney comes through clutch as she learns about the Dyatlov Pass incident. Be checking our Instagram and Facebook page throughout this month for information about Ohio's three Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and for other Black History Month-related news and information.Wikipedia - Black History MonthAfrican American History MonthNY Mag - Where to donate to support Black Lives MatterUSA Today - Black Lives Matters nominated for Nobel Peace PrizeWikipedia - Sam CookeUSA Today - Black History Month 2021Association for the Study of African American Life and HistoryBook Discussion With Ibram X. Kendi and Keisha N. Blain Kicks Off Black History Month Programming at the National Museum of African American History and CultureNAACP - Black History MonthBrennan Center for Justice - "America Is Losing the Real Meaning of Black History Month" by Theodore R. JohnsonThe Hill - "How some of the biggest brands are kicking off Black History Month" by Austa Somvichian-ClausenObama White House Archive -Meet the 106-Year-Old Who Got to Dance with the President and the First Lady by Melanie Garunay 

Carter Godwin Woodson, born December 19, 1875 is a pioneer in promoting World Wide Contributions of Black Peoples Across 3 Kontinents, creating Negro [Black] History Week in 1926. Please read Doctorate Carter G. Woodson' publications, books, and news articles in order to Live Righteous and Good with non-Fear. #CarterGWoodson, #FatherOfBlackHistory, #DrCarterGWoodson, #BlackHistoryMonth. We Salute Doctor Carter Godwin Woodson, Great-Leader of Origin Being Contributions. Copyright2021 Charshee Links Season4 Ep7. Please Tweet this episode with Family and Friends, Thank You.

Black History Month is celebrated every February in the United States. The concept was established as Negro History Week by historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History in 1926. Kent State University established Negro History Month in 1969 and Black History Month was established nationally in 1976 in a proclamation by President Gerald Ford. This week we'll present some World and American music to help celebrate the holiday, including Rhiannon Giddens, Tarika, Kotoja, Sweet Honey in the Rock and Thelonious Monk. Celebrating Black History … this week on The Sing Out! Radio Magazine. Episode #21-05: Black History Month, Pt.1 Host: Tom Druckenmiller Artist/”Song”/CD/Label Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways Thelonious Monk / “Thelonious” / Underground / CBS Eric Bibb / Refugee Man” / Migration Blues / Stony Plain Tarika / “Aloka” / The Rough Guide to the Music of Madagascar / Rough Guide Rhiannon Giddens / “Better Get it Right the First Time” / Freedom Highway / Nonesuch Blind Blake / “Brown Skin Gal-Mary Ann” / Legends of Calypso / Arc Issa Bagayogo / “Saye Mogo Bana” / African Groove / Putumayo Kaia Kater / “Nine Pin” / Nine Pin / Kingswood Thelonious Monk / “Thelonious (take 3)” / Underground / CBS Various / “Chohun and Gymamadudu” / Africa-Ancient Ceremonies: Dance Music & Songs of Ghana / Nonesuch-Explorer Paul Simon-Bakithi Kumolo / “Diamonds on the Soles of her Shoes (Alternate)” / Graceland / Sony Legacy Kotoja / “Swale” / The Super Sawale Collection / Putumayo Mandinka and Fulani Music of Gambia / “Dangoma” / Ancient Heart / Axiom Sweet Honey in the Rock / “This Place Inside Where I Can Rest” / #LoveinEvolution / Appleseed Pete Seeger / “If I Had A Hammer”(excerpt) / Songs of Hope and Struggle / Smithsonian Folkways

Did you know Black History Month started with Negro History Week? Many thanks to those before us who did the work in making sure there was room for us to learn what we know and can expand upon today. May we be radical in dismantling to learn who we truly are in the best effort push forward positively as a people. We’re also celebrating a few greats who hadn’t gotten as much recognition and thank them for doing the work for those to follow their footsteps. Weekly Faith in Humanity Restored: Association for the Study of African American Life & History www.asalh.org Instagram: @DonnaJaneen @RealRelatablePodcast RealRelatablePodcast@gmail.com

Black History Month was started by Historian Carter Woodson from the Negro History Week and has evolved to celebrate the work of blacks and the role of Africans in history. We however need to do better at the way the African diaspora is portrayed by the media. We need to tell better stories of this continent and pay less attention to the stereotypical and one sided stories that the media shoves down our throats. Sounds to me like a conspiracy. Hahaha. Enjoy the episode. (Follow us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/Obakam_ and www.instagram.com/blueribbonpodcast) Please don’t forget to subscribe and share this podcast with your friends. We would also appreciate a review on ITunes. See you in Episode 25.

Sterling attempts to spook Kortney about aliens but ends up talking about a documentary about an internet serial killer. As for happier topics, the question on what to do with birthday cards post-birthday, soft pants, Hamilton in theaters, Negro History Week, and The Good Place finale. Spoilers are between 51:10-1:02:30 Read the rest of the alien invasion story that's coming to The History Channel: https://www.courierpress.com/story/opinion/columnists/jon-webb/2020/02/03/history-channel-cover-infamous-evansville-area-ufo-sighting/4622417002/

Happy Black History Month again We have full week coming for you!! BUT let's start with this Melanin Monday Episode. Black History Month was first known as Negro History Week in 1926 by Carter G Woodson-tune in for the rest of the facts including other countries that celebrate Black History Month. Our special melanin millennial guest is Rian Moses. Rian, a wife and mother, is not afraid to follow her passion's and see where she ends up. Her family is #1, but art and travel trail closely behind. She feels most complete when she is genuinely helping others better their lives in some way. Rian spent her 20's following the "American Dream" model and realized it wasn't her own dream. She is switching things up in her 30's. Business Website https://www.seaplusart.com/ and https://www.thumbtacksblog.com/ Position Multimedia Artist Social Media Handles Instagram @seaplus_rlmoses & @thumbtacks.blog Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thumbtacksblog/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuC5aBeB51pX_zkW_2HGDbA/videos Follow Us on instagram-- @fortheloveofmillennials Be sure to like and subscribe. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this segment, Jared Watson discusses Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of Negro History Week, and explains the impact he has made on culture. Later in the segment, Jared goes on to ask his listeners the introspective question of: "How can we ensure that black history remains a relevant topic throughout the entire year, not just in February?". The Quote That Inspired The Segment: "Those who have no record of what their forbears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history." - Carter G. Woodson Purchase The Recommended Book Below: "The Miseducation Of The Negro" x Dr. Carter G. Woodson Follow @the_platfxrm On Social Media: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | YouTube --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/theplatfxrm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theplatfxrm/support

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Super Bowl champion wide receiver Greg Jennings commemorates the inaugural celebration of Negro History Week, started by historian Carter G. Woodson

Super Bowl champion wide receiver Greg Jennings commemorates the inaugural celebration of Negro History Week, started by historian Carter G. Woodson

This episode is the kickoff to a month long series dedicated to Black History....American History. The focus of this series will be defined by the four R's: Reflection, Rejoicing, Recommitting, and Re-Educating. I believe these 4 things are necessary in order for us as a collective to further grow in the right direction. This first episode I talk about Dr. Carter G Woodson, the creator and curator for Negro History Week, which was the foundation of Black History Month. I hope this spurs more people to learn and teach about our rich and very understated and whitewashed history. Also in this episode, I have a new Politricks as Usual segment where I will be talking about the huge numbers of democrats throwing their name into to that for the Democratic Party nomination. I encourage you all to vet each one and do your homework so that we get the best candidate possible. As usual I hit you with another funny This Week In Sports, the Super Bowl Edition, as well as more Colonizer Nonsense with a focus on Blackface...SIGH..... There is also a BIG ANNOUNCEMENT at the end. Please like, follow, share, and download on all of the available podcasting platforms. You can also find us at www.shadeandshittalking.podbean.com as well as www.blackwithnochaser.com. #blackhistory #blackwithnochaser #shadeandshittalking #podsincolor #podcast #blackpodcasts #blackboyjoy #colonizernonsense #nfl #nba

Topics: Black History Month, Chaka Khan, Car Wash (film), What's Happening! (TV). (Bonus Artist: hidingtobefound)   1976   1.    Snap Shots   2.    General News   3.    Gerald Ford is President   4.    Apr - Apple Computer Company is formed by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak.   5.    Jul - In New York City, the "Son of Sam" pulls a gun from a paper bag, killing 1 and seriously wounding another, in the first of a series of attacks that terrorize the city for the next year.   6.    Jul - U.S. track and field athlete Bruce Jenner (@ age 27) won the gold medal for decathlon, setting a world record of 8,634 points.   7.    Nov - U.S. presidential election, 1976: Jimmy Carter defeats incumbent Gerald Ford, becoming the first candidate from the Deep South to win since the Civil War.   8.    Misc.: VHS released, and eventually won the war with Betamax tapes, although most agree it was an inferior product.    9.    Open Comments   10.    Money Snapshots   11.    Min. wage = $2.30hr (+.20) / $92wk / $4,600k yrly - 2018 = $20,408yrly   12.    Avg. Income per year - $16,095   13.    Avg. Cost of new house - $43,340   14.    Avg. Rent - $220   15.    Avg. Cost new car - $4,557   16.    Unemployment 7.8% vs Black unemployment 12%   17.    Open Comments   18.    Black Snapshots   19.    Jul - Sugar Ray Leonard (@ age 20), Leon Spinks (@ age 23), Michael Spinks (@ age 20) won gold medals in boxing.   20.    Jul - Twenty-year-old Morehouse College student Edwin Moses sets a new world record in the 400m hurdles,   21.    Aug - Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex Haley (@ age 55) is published. in 1976. (Forty-six weeks on The New York Times Best Seller List, w/ twenty-two weeks at number one.) (TV mini-series already in production)   22.    Open Comments   23.    Music Snapshots   24.    Record of the Year: "This Masquerade" - George Benson (artist) & Tommy LiPuma (producer)   25.    Album of the Year: Songs in the Key of Life - Stevie Wonder (artist) & Stevie Wonder (producer)   26.    Song of the Year: "I Write the Songs" - Bruce Johnston (songwriter) (for performed by Barry Manilow)   27.    Best New Artist: Starland Vocal Band   28.    Billboard Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1976   1.    "Silly Love Songs", Wings   2.    "Don't Go Breaking My Heart", Elton John & Kiki Dee   3.    "Disco Lady", Johnnie Taylor   29.    Open Comments   30.    Movie Snapshots   31.    Highest-grossing films   1.    Rocky   2.    To Fly! - *(Weird documentary film about the history of flight)   3.    A Star Is Born   4.    All the President's Men   32.    Open Comments   33.    TV Snapshots   34.    To Shows   1.    - Happy Days   2.    - Laverne & Shirley   3.    - M*A*S*H   35.    Debuts:    36.    Aug - What's Happening!!   37.    Open Comments   38.    Social Scene   39.    What: Black History Month   40.    Why: First year of national recognition   41.    Key Person(s): Carter G. Woodson, the "father of black history" (d. 1950), historian, author, and journalist.   42.    Short Story:   43.    Started as Negro History Week (1926)   44.    Woodson (@ age 51) announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week" because it covered the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. Woodson said teaching black history was essential to ensure physical and    45.    intellectual survival. - "If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated. The American Indian left no continuous record. He did not appreciate the value of    46.    tradition; and where is he today? The Hebrew keenly appreciated the value of tradition, as is attested by the Bible itself. Despite worldwide persecution, therefore, he is a great factor in our civilization."   47.    The push for Black History Month (1970 -76)   48.    BHM was first proposed at Kent State University in February 1969.  The first celebration happened in 1970. Six years later, President Gerald Ford recognized BHM during the Bicentennial celebration. - "[Americans should] seize the opportunity to honor the    49.    too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history".   50.    Open Comments   51.    Question 1: Is BH "M" too small/short of an emphasis or just, about right?   52.    Question 2:  Did you do anything for BHM growing up &/or while raising your kids?    53.    Music Scene   54.    Billboard Year-End Top 40 Black singles of 1976   55.    3 - "Disco Lady", Johnnie Taylor   56.    6 - "Kiss and Say Goodbye", The Manhattans   57.    7 - "Love Machine", The Miracles   58.    11 - "Sara Smile", Hall & Oates   59.    14 - "Fly, Robin, Fly", Silver Convention   60.    15 - "Love Hangover", Diana Ross   61.    19 - "Misty Blue", Dorothy Moore   62.    20 - "Boogie Fever", The Sylvers   63.    22 - "You Sexy Thing", Hot Chocolate   64.    24 - "Get Up and Boogie", Silver Convention   65.    27 - "Sweet Love", Commodores   66.    28 - "Right Back Where We Started From", Maxine Nightingale   67.    29 - "Theme from S.W.A.T.", Rhythm Heritage   68.    30 - "Love Rollercoaster", Ohio Players   69.    32 - "You'll Never Find Another Love Like Mine", Lou Rawls   70.    Vote:   71.    Jan - Gratitude, Earth, Wind & Fire   72.    Jan - Wake Up Everybody, Harold Melvin And The Blue Notes   73.    Feb - Rufus Featuring Chaka Khan, Rufus And Chaka Khan   74.    Apr - Eargasm, Johnnie Taylor   75.    Apr - Brass Construction, Brass Construction   76.    May - I Want You, Marvin Gaye   77.    May - Breezin', George Benson   78.    May - Look Out For #1, The Brothers Johnson   79.    June - Harvest For The World, The Isley Brothers   80.    Jul - Contradiction, Ohio Players   81.    Jul - Sparkle (Soundtrack), Aretha Franklin   82.    Aug - All Things In Time, Lou Rawls   83.    Aug - Hot On The Tracks, Commodores   84.    Sep - Wild Cherry, Wild Cherry   85.    Sep - Hot On The Tracks, Commodores   86.    Oct - Songs In The Key Of Life, Stevie Wonder   87.    Vote:   88.    Key Artists   89.    Who: Yvette Marie Steven, a.k.a., Chaka Khan (@ age 23) - Queen of Funk, singer, songwriter, actor, activist.   90.    Why is she being featured: "Sweet Thing", she is breaking out, and I don't want to cover disco yet.   91.    Short story:   92.    Born and raised in Chicago housing projects, the oldest of five. Started singing early, formed a girl group at age eleven. Changed her name to Chaka Adunne Aduffe Hodarhi Karifi at thirteen and started running around with the Fred Hampton and the Panthers.  In 1969, at age16, she dropped out of high school, left the Panthers, and focused on singing with local bands. In 1973, she joined the band Rufus. The first album in 1973 was a dud, but Stevie Wonder was so impressed by Chaka Khan's vocals, he wanted to write a song specifically for her. "Tell Me Something Good", written by Stevie, on their 1974 album won a Grammy. (He also played harmonica on 'I Feel For You'.). But, because of her increasing popularity the record label started calling the group Rufus "Featuring" Chaka Khan, (which was the title of their fourth album that had the hit single "Sweet Thing") and this caused tension in the band. She was back and forth with the group for a few years. Went solo in 1978 and became a legend. (10 Grammys, 8 of them solo) 93.    [Audio Clip]   94.    Open Comments:   95.    Movie Scene   96.    Notable releases   97.    Mother, Jugs & Speed, starring Bill Cosby, Raquel Welch, Harvey Keitel   98.    The Bingo Long Traveling All-Stars & Motor Kings, starring Billy Dee Williams, James Earl Jones, & Richard Pryor   99.    Silver Streak, starring Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Jill Clayburgh, Ned Beatty, Ray Walston, Patrick McGoohan   100.    Open Comments   101.    Key Release   102.    What: Car Wash   103.    Who:  Starring Franklyn Ajaye, Bill Duke, George Carlin, Irwin Corey, Ivan Dixon, Antonio Fargas, Jack Kehoe, Clarence Muse, Lorraine Gary, The Pointer Sisters, and Richard Pryor.   104.    Director: Michael Schultz - Honeybaby, Honeybaby (1974), Cooley High (1975), Greased Lightning (1977), Which Way Is Up? (1977), Bustin' Loose (1981), Carbon Copy (1981), Krush Groove (1985), Berry Gordy's The Last Dragon (1985), Disorderlies (1987), Livin' Large! (1991), Woman Thou Art Loosed (2004)   105.    Why is it featured: The Soundtrack is DOPE!!   106.    Short Story: An episodic comedy about a day in the lives of the employees and the owner of a Los Angeles car wash.   107.    Critic Review: "Car Wash initially left critics unimpressed (except for Roger Ebert who correctly called it a "wash-and-wax M*A*S*H") but over the decades both the film and the soundtrack have left their mark on pop culture. With its Afros, bell-bottoms, cars as big as boats, and disco soundtrack, Car Wash is a perfect time-capsule of America's bicentennial year." - http://www.threemoviebuffs.com/review/car-wash.html   108.    [Audio Clips]   109.    Open Comments   110.    TV Scene   111.    What: What's Happening!!   112.    Who: Starring Ernest Lee Thomas, Haywood Nelson, Fred Berry, Danielle Spencer, Mabel King, Shirley Hemphill   113.    Why is it featured: The last show dedicated to black families until(?) The Cosby Show in 1984. The next few years introduced the interracial family dynamic. (Different Strokes like stuff.)   114.    Short Story: Loosely based on Cooley High. What's Happening!! follows the lives of three working-class African-American teens living in Watts.   115.    Critic Review: Unlike its contemporary Good Times, What's Happening!! isn't committed to presenting enlightening social commentary or providing empowering African-American role models. Most of the problems the gang faces here are typical of what kids from any community have to deal with. While the show has its funny moments (especially when Dee offers her strong, often sarcastic opinions), much of the show's humor stems from a slapstick-like comedy style that's reminiscent of the minstrel show stereotypes of the 1930s - https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/whats-happening   116.    [Audio Clips]   117.    Open Comments:   118.    Final Question: Biggest legacy from 1976?

QL:P Special Guest: Avis D. Matthews  The constant themes of my life have been family, music, and words. I am the second of four children and part of two pretty large, close-knit families who are several generations deep in the African-American communities of Prince George’s County, Maryland. My early exposure to, and love of, poetry came partly through songs – the hymns I heard in church; the popular songs played on the radio; as well as the collection of jazz, sacred, R&B, and musical theater recordings my parents had in our home. There were always books at home, including old textbooks, the World Book encyclopedia, some African-American biographies, and -- the one that stands out in my memory -- the Book of American Negro Poetry, which was edited by James Weldon Johnson and first published in 1922. I had learned about some of these poets during Negro History Week in school, so the book had an aura of importance to it. I imagined it contained not only the thought of great black writers but also the history that was important to our people. That book also gave me the notion that poetry was a serious thing. I took a poetry class in high school and probably wrote my first poem in college. After college, I began a career in public libraries, and, surrounded by books, book-loving people, and writers, I was motivated to write more often, although still mostly in my head, but also on napkins, receipts, or wherever there was a scrap of paper. Even today, I write more poetry in my head than anything else. Although I've yet to develop the discipline or courage to write and share my poems more regularly and widely, I'm happy to have published a few poems on my blog -- http://write-sing-laugh.blogspot.com. My poems also have been featured on "The Song Is," a poetry blogzine published by poet and teacher Marianne Szylk. Two of my poems have been contest winners on this blog. 

Episode Notes Luther Keith is my example of mixing art, business, and community together to have fun. Keith joined me for a great interview where we talk family, journalism, and the Blues. Saturday, April 28, 2018, @ 9pm we open the ‘Bourbon, Blues, and the Badman,’ concert series at Tony V’s Tavern (5756 Cass Detroit MI). Luther Keith loves playing the guitar and belting out some originals and classic blues tunes. His show is a lot like his approach to life, inclusive and experiential. On this interview, we talk about his father’s work organizing ‘Negro History Week’ in Detroit, him being the first journalist to cover Emmanuel Stewart and the Kronk boxers, and the art of giving a show. As always Luther talks Detroit community and his passion for ARISE Detroit and Detroit love.

Yolanda Whitehead, science teacher at Medgar Evers Fine and Performing Arts School in Chicago, IL, shares some background on the longtime home of Negro History Week founder, Carter G. Woodson, with a special introduction by actor Colman Domingo

Yolanda Whitehead, science teacher at Medgar Evers Fine and Performing Arts School in Chicago, IL, shares some background on the longtime home of Negro History Week founder, Carter G. Woodson, with a special introduction by actor Colman Domingo

#JoinTheConversation as we discuss #BlackHistoryMonth ....whether or not we should celebrate it? Also, why is it necessary? The origin of Black History MonthAre we cheating ourselves by limiting it to a month?Black History is World HistoryOur history starts before slavery Join us for this, and more! Lines open up at 10:15PM, call (657) 383-1155! Also tweet us @gft_radio and use the hashtag #GFTRadio  

“The thought of the inferiority of the Negro is drilled into him in almost every class he enters and in almost every book he studies.” Carter G Woodson This episode is my first of Black History Month! Black History Month is the expansion of Negro History Week established by historian Carter G Woodson in 1926 with the goal to acquaint 20th century Black youth with the history and accomplishments of their ancestors. In this episode I encourage listeners to examine if we are fulfilling the visions of the great figures that we commemorate during this month. I also discuss how the exclusion of Black history from general American and World history negatively impacts all students, white, black or otherwise. Carter G Woodson's concern with the education of Black youth stemmed from his understanding that when you control a man's thinking, you've established control of his actions. I encourage us all in our celebration of Black History Month to continue educating our youth of the genius of their ancestors but also helping them tap into their own unique genius. If you would like to engage with the show, submit your listener questions to questions@NurahZaheerah.com.  Listeners can also learn more about Nurah by visiting her website:  http://NurahZaheerah.com and reading her blog: http://www.nurahzaheerah.com/blog Nurah can be followed on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/NurahZaheerahMuhammad and on Instagram @NurahZ20. To book Nurah as a speaker at your next event, email support@NurahZaheerah.com. Remember, don't just Join the Movement, Be the Movement!

Listen to the Sat. Feb. 3, 2018 edition of the Pan-African Journal: Worldwide Radio Broadcast hosted by Abayomi Azikiwe, editor of the Pan-African News Wire. This program will begin our monthlong commemoration of African American History. The holiday grew out of the work of Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (1915), the Journal of Negro History (1916) and Negro History Week (1926). Some fifty years later in 1976, the federal government declared the month of February as Black History Month. In this episode we will focus on the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X (El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz), two luminaries of the liberation struggle which emerged during the mid-20th century.

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.EP01 Black History Month: Keep it or Nah?"Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.Some say: Black History Month is a poor excuse for a dedication to African American people in history. If the African American people in history made differences in America, it should be considered AMERICAN history and shouldn't just be taught in the shortest month of the year as a tribute to their skin color.Others say: Without these 28 days devoted to learning about African Americans' contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments, all Americans won't know a large part of American history built on the backs of one of the most undervalued groups of people in the world. Knowing African-American history is knowing American history! It's a shame there is still a need to carve out a month to recognize what blacks have contributed to this country, but no one would know our story without a dedicated period of discovery. Heightened awareness makes us ALL (black, white, brown, yellow, red) more enlightened and who doesn't want to be more enlightened? Knowing what blacks have done for this country would do wonders in eliminating the ignorance of racism.What say you?"You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

Welcome to the Evangelistic House of God Podcast. The unscripted show on social issue from a Christian perspective.EP01 Black History Month: Keep it or Nah?"Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.Some say: Black History Month is a poor excuse for a dedication to African American people in history. If the African American people in history made differences in America, it should be considered AMERICAN history and shouldn't just be taught in the shortest month of the year as a tribute to their skin color.Others say: Without these 28 days devoted to learning about African Americans' contributions, sacrifices and accomplishments, all Americans won't know a large part of American history built on the backs of one of the most undervalued groups of people in the world. Knowing African-American history is knowing American history! It's a shame there is still a need to carve out a month to recognize what blacks have contributed to this country, but no one would know our story without a dedicated period of discovery. Heightened awareness makes us ALL (black, white, brown, yellow, red) more enlightened and who doesn't want to be more enlightened? Knowing what blacks have done for this country would do wonders in eliminating the ignorance of racism.What say you?"You can find out more about the Evangelistic House of God: EHOG Podcast at the following locations:Evangelistic House of God8401 Puritan, Detroit, MI 48238Website: ehogministries.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/EHOGPodcast/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCf6p3fXe3xSEB5m304bzvLgTwitter: @EHOGMinistrieseMail: podcast@ehogministries.com

  In honor of President's Day and with today being the month of Black History I would like to take the time to pay honor to those elected to serve as The President Of The United States as two of our past presidents were born during the month of February. I along with my guest Dr. Lisa Romain will pay honor to the amazing contribution that many African Americans have made by standing up for change and injustice. Many of us do not know our history. Sad to say that for years I was one of them yet I am still learning about the amazing contribution that many individuals have made. Yet sadly many individuals take for granted the path that was set and the doors that have been open as many have died, fought, cried and prayed for change. Black History Month began as Negro History Week which was created in 1926 by Carter G Woodson a noted African American historian, scholar, educator, and publisher. It became a long month of celebration in 1976. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of Fedrick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. There is still work to to do so let's give honor to those individuals including family members and individuals past and present. Join me by calling 516 387-1914 on 2/20/17 at 12pm Pacific. We will be talking about our favorite and most influential president and those that have changed history and made an impact on our life. I  

Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of achievements by black Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. The event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Dr. Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating black history.

Tune in to the 2016 online Black History Month celebration of "Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio."  On this episode, Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) and hostess of the program will focus on Dr. Carter G Woodson's "Miseducation of the Negro" and how this relates to the misrepresentation of Gullah/Geechee activities.  Dr. Carter G. Woodson was the founder of "Negro History Week" which has evolved into "Black History Month."   He also founded "The Association for the Study of Negro Life and History" which is now "ASALH."  Queen Quet won the "Living Legacy Award" from this association. Tune een fa yeddi we sho-Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio! www.gullahgeecheenation.com

Carter Godwin Woodson (Dec. 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. Woodson was one of the first scholars to study African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1915, Woodson has been cited as the father of black history. In Feb. 1926 he announced the celebration of "Negro History Week", considered the precursor of Black History Month. Carter G. Woodson was born in Buckingham County, Virginia, the son of former slaves, James and Eliza Riddle Woodson.[5] His father helped Union soldiers during the Civil War and moved his family to West Virginia when he heard that Huntington was building a high school for blacks. Coming from a large, poor family, Carter could not regularly attend school. Through self-instruction, he mastered the fundamentals of common school subjects by age 17. Wanting more education, Carter went to Fayette County to earn a living as a miner in the coal fields. He was able to devote only a few months each year to his schooling. In 1895, at the age of 20, Woodson entered Douglass High School, where he received his diploma in less than two years.From 1897 to 1900, Woodson taught at Winona in Fayette County. In 1900 he was selected as the principal of Douglass High School. He earned his Bachelor of Literature degree from Berea College in Kentucky in 1903 by taking classes part-time between 1901 and 1903. Courtesy of https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carter_G._Woodson  

@blackloudproud discusses why Dr. Carter G. Woodson established Negro History Week bka Black History Month.

Tune in as Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) continues the online celebration of Black History/African Heritage Month 2015.  On this episode, Queen Quet will discuss the "Book of Negroes" as well as going from Negro History Week to Black History Month and how the story of the Gullah/Geechee Nation has taken the story of people of African descent in North America from negro to nationhood. Tune een fa yeddi we sho-Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio! www.gullahgeecheenation.com  

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Remembering Sam Smith of the Native Son Book Store and Black Love.” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600   February isAfrican American History Month As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. Du Bois before him, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice. His hopes to raise awareness of African American's contributions to civilization was realized when he and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week in 1925. For more information, click here: www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about.html   Sam Smith is a giant in the local Las Vegas community and made his transition from this life to whats beyond sometime Monday morning.  Today we want to share our thoughts of this great man and hope that you will call in and share yours with us too. As we wish you all a Happy Valentines's day we ask the question, "What is going on with Black love?"   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Welcome to Our Own Voices Live with your hosts: Angela Thomas & Rodney Smith Our Topic(s) today: “Ms. China Goes to Africa, African American Student Summit Recap, Literacy Book Drive, Black History Month and the Black Agenda.” If you have a question, comment or just want to listen, give us a call: (347) 826-9600 February isAfrican American History Month As a Harvard-trained historian, Carter G. Woodson, like W. E. B. Du Bois before him, believed that truth could not be denied and that reason would prevail over prejudice. His hopes to raise awareness of African American's contributions to civilization was realized when he and the organization he founded, the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH), conceived and announced Negro History Week in 1925. For more information, click here: www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov/about.html   Our Own Voices Live is a radio show featuring people and stories from our community in Las Vegas, the surrounding area and some place near you. America is the greatest country on earth due to its cultural diversity and not in spite of it. Our mission is to help bridge the cultural and ethnic divide in America by working together to build the greatest bridge in history to unite us

Minnesota Vikings wide receiver Greg Jennings shares some history on Negro History Week

The last two podcasts, we have been enjoying a discussion of Black History Month. On first day, we looked at what Black History month actually is and what people can do to recognize and celebrate it. Yes, it is a time for learning and it is also a time for celebration. I love food so I’m celebrating it by making food from my heritage every day this month. And I’ve put the pictures on my Facebook page. I hope that you have seen the Jollof Rice and plantains that I posted.  I hope that you are thinking of more ways to celebrate this great month. Remember, yes, history is very important but you can also commemorate the month through cultural activities (like music, art, or food) or political activities like attending a rally.  One great way to celebrate Black History Month is to celebrate the Black family. Spending time together as a family is a wonderful way to honor the month. You can even remember or set a place for the ancestors.   On the second day, we discussed who founded Black History Month. We noted that Dr. Carter G. Woodson originally started it as Negro History Week in 1926. It did not become a full month celebration until the mid-1970s.  Dr. Woodson was an honored and respected historian and scholar who was unhappy with how Black history was being taught and ignored in schools. His landmark book, The Mis-education of the Negro, should be required reading in every African American home. (It’s also a great read for Black History Month!)     In today’s podcast, we will discuss why Black History Month was important and why it’s still important today.   I think that this point is obvious to anyone who has listened to the first two podcasts about Black History Month.  (If you haven’t heard them, I really hope that you do. They’re not long but there is a lot of great information in them.) Why is Black History Month important? This is an important question to answer because it might NOT be obvious to many people, including African Americans.   Let’s begin this discussion with a quote by Dr. Carter G. Woodson:    If a race has no history, it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor in the thought of the world, and it stands in danger of being exterminated.   Scary, huh? I think that this is a powerful  powerful quote from which to start the discussion. Dr. Woodson talks about the vulnerability of a people who do not know their history.  And it could make African Americans appear to lack value, tradition, and humanity. I think that we have seen some of the results recently as African Americans have been killed and punishment has been lacking. Black lives did not matter to those people.   Dr. Woodson also did not want African Americans to believe that our history consisted solely of slavery.  Certainly, slavery was a part of African American history—and we MUST remember that time and honor those who lived through it and passed their traditions to us-- but there is so much more to Black history than slavery. And this is why Black History Month is important and necessary.   In recent years, Black history is appearing more on the curriculum and that is great. However, it is only a broad view of Black history and only a small view of the contributions made by African Americans.   One distinguished historian (no, he’s not Black but he’s still great), David McCullough, wrote: For a free, self-governing people, something more than a vague familiarity of history is essential if we want to hold on to, and maintain, our freedom.   Dr. McCullough’s statement is a  “mantra” for African Americans and the study of African American history. And Black History Month is the right time to pierce the superficial veil of history and get to its heart and spirit.   In short, we need Black History Month to remind us of the great people before us, on whose backs we climb, whose vision we follow, and whose work, toil, and suffering have changed this country and the world.            Do you know who Benjamin Banneker is?          Do you know which courageous Black woman fought against lynching?          Have you ever heard the Negro National Anthem?   These are some questions to consider during Black History Month. And there are so many others!   Black History Month is important because it allows all people to pause and remember the important contributions of African Americans–and to celebrate the Black experience (and it’s a great and rich experience) throughout the world. Remember the quote from Dr. Woodson:   Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration that comes from the teaching of biography and history. ~ Dr. Carter G. Woodson      We need the record. We must have that record. For ourselves and our children. We need it for our people. For our survival. And remember that we are still making history. History is not just about the past (remember that no one has ever lived in the past), it is about the present. We are caught up in the living moment and making history again for ourselves, our children, our people and the world.   So, I hope that you enjoyed this podcast about the continuing need for Black History Month.  I really enjoyed researching it and presenting it to you. I hope that you will remember, study, and celebrate Black History month.   Please remember to visit robinlofton.com.  I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas about Black History Month and what you are doing to celebrate this exciting month. As I said, one thing that I’m doing is making food from my heritage every day this month. I have posted pictures of my dishes on my Facebook page at Robin Lofton and Remembering History. I have also tweeted them. You can follow Waikoloarobin to see these dishes every day.   Finally, I want to remind you that for every one who listens to this podcast and every podcast this month, I will donate $1 to Blackpast.org, which is an online encyclopedia of African American history. It is a great resource so I hope that you also visit it and contribute to it. Remember, Blackpast.org. And don’t forget robinlofton.com. We are a great community here and everyone is welcome. Every day.   See you next time at robinlofton.com where we remember history and we make it!     Black History Month is here…get ready to be impressed!

Yesterday, I introduced Black History Month.  I discussed what this month is and means and all the ways great and small that people can celebrate this great month.  I also noted that everyone is invited to participate in Black History Month. It’s not just for African Americans (or even just for Black peopld worldwide) but also for all cultures and ethnicities, genders, ages, and interests.   Today, I will discuss the person who initiated or founded Black History month.   Have you heard of Dr. Carter G. Woodson?  Listen and prepare to be impressed!   Carter G. Woodson was born in Virginia in 1875,  the son of former slaves. As the eldest son of nine children, he helped to support the family by working as a sharecropper and a miner. But he was always an avid reader and interested student.  He graduated from Douglass High School, the University of Chicago, and, in 1912, became the second African American to receive a doctorate from Harvard University. (W.E.B. Dubois was the first.)   Throughout his studies, he noticed that the contributions of African Americans were never discussed or taught in school. African American history was either missing or misrepresented in the educational systems throughout the United States--both in the northern and southern states.  He was determined to change this problem.   In 1915, he founded the Association for Negro Life, which later became the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. This organization was—and still is--dedicated to ensuring that Black history was taught in school and studied by scholars. Perhaps many of us don’t understand or remember when Black history was not taught in schools or when the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans were not presented or acknowledged.  It was not that long ago.   Personally, I remember that throughout elementary school in the 1970s, we used a 500-page textbook for American history. In all those 500 pages, there was a single paragraph that mentioned African Americans. It mentioned slavery and how Blacks were brought to the United States as slaves then continued to say that President Lincoln freed the slaves!  We know that slavery was one part of African American history but there is so much more and it’s essential that this information become part of the standard education and to be treated as a scholarly pursuit.   In 1926, Dr. Woodson founded Negro History week, which was the second week of February. (Yes, it started as only a week.) Dr. Woodson chose the second week of February because it coincided with the birthdays of the great abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. He envisioned this week as a time for Blacks to learn about their history and culture.   In addition to teaching, Dr. Woodson wrote more than a dozen books, including the iconic and influential Mis-education of the Negro in 1933. This book, which is still required reading in some universities, discussed the western indoctrination of the educational system and the means of self-empowerment for African Americans. It is an incredible book that remains relevant today.  You can find this book, The Mis-education of the Negro, in the bookstore at robinlofton.com.  He also wrote numerous works of literature to teach African American history to elementary and secondary school students.   His continuous commitment to teaching and legitimizing Ahistory and culture in the United States have made these subjects essential parts of educational curricula throughout the country. For this reason, he is known as the father of Black History. He has definitely earned that distinguished title. I’m grateful for his hard work and vision.   Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration that comes from teaching of biography and history. ~ Dr. Carter G. Woodson   Dr. Woodson died in 1950. In 1976, Negro History Week became Black History Month as African Americans started to embrace their culture and history.   This was the short story of Dr. Carter G. Woodson.  He also wrote the Negro National Anthem, which is a powerful and vivid reminder of how much progress African Americans have made in the United States.  It’s called Lift E’vry Voice and Sing! and is one of the most moving and uplifting songs that I’ve ever heard.   Well, that’s all for today’s podcast. Next time, we will ask:   Do we still need Black History Month?   In this podcast, we learned that Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated Black History month to encourage people to learn about Black history and to support scholarly examination. Both are good reasons. But remember he founded Black History month in 1926. That’s a long time ago. Do we still need it today?   So, I hope that you enjoyed this podcast about Dr. Woodson.  I really enjoyed researching it and presenting it to you. I hope that you will take it further than I have. Please remember to visit robinlofton.com.  I would love to hear your thoughts and ideas about Black History Month and what you are doing to celebrate this exciting month. As I said, one thing that I’m doing is making food from my heritage every day this month. Yesterday, I made Jollof Rice, which is a dish from Gambia. Today, I made fried plantains. I have posted pictures of these dishes on my facebook page at Robin Lofton and Remembering History. I have also tweeted them. You can follow Waikoloarobin (spell it) to see these dishes every day.   Finally, I want to remind you that for every one who listens to this podcast and every podcast this month, I will donate $1 to Blackpast.org, which is an online encyclopedia of African American history. It is a great resource so I hope that you also visit it and contribute to it. Remember, Blackpast.org. And don’t forget robinlofton.com. We are a great community here and everyone is welcome. Every day.   See you next time at robinlofton.com where we remember history and we make it!