Carter G. Woodson

By: Robin Bryant

Early LifeHe was born in December on 1875

Raised in New Canton, Virginia

Son of former slavesHe was one of 9 children

His Family His parents were James and Eliza (Riddle) Woodson

His grandparents, father, and mother were all slaves

His mother secretly learned how to read while she was a slave and taught her children how to read as well

Woodson’s Accomplishments

• He was known as the father of Black History Month

• Graduated with honors from Berea College in 1903

• He earned an undergraduate degree and his M.A. from the University of Chicago in 1907

• He founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. (A.S.A.L.H)

• He completed his Ph.D from Harvard in 1912.

Woodson’s Famous Quotes

““When you control a man’s thinking you do When you control a man’s thinking you do not have to worry about his actions.”not have to worry about his actions.”

““In the long run, there is not much In the long run, there is not much discrimination against superior talent.”discrimination against superior talent.”

““If race has no history, if it has no worthwhile If race has no history, if it has no worthwhile tradition, it becomes a negligible factor”tradition, it becomes a negligible factor”

““In fact, the confidence of the people is worth In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money”more than money”

The African American Hero

He recognized and acted upon the importance of a people having knowledge of its contributions to civilization

He was proven to be one of the most important Black Historians, authors, and social analysts of the 20th century.

Woodson believed that racism was not inherent in human nature.

His Death

Woodson died on April 3, 1950

He died at the age of 74

He was buried at the Lincoln Memorial in Suitland- Silver Hill, Maryland.

Sources

www.arfricawithin.comwww.wikipedia.orgwww.brainyquote.com