” 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. “
By: Carter Goodwin Woodson, 1926
Carter Goodwin Woodson, a noted historian and pioneer in American Black History, selected February as the month that best represents Black History. Historically, February is a month a great significance. Most notably, February was chosen because two historical figures who had an enormous impact on the Black population were born in February. Abraham Lincoln, our nation’s 16th President was born on February 12, 1809 and Frederick Douglass, former slave and social reformist, was born on February 14, 1818. In addition, there are a number of historical events that took place in the month of February which make it the month that best represents the movement. We will be posting these additional facts each day during the month of February on our Facebook and Twitter pages. Follow us to learn more…
