The Library of Congress honors the memory of the nation’s African-American forebears in recognizing the importance of ethnic diversity with the 2008 theme of “Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism.” Woodson (1875–1950), known as the “Father of Black History,” devoted his life to increasing public awareness of African-American history. In 1926 he founded Negro History Week, the precursor of Black History Month….(read more)
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