We are kicking off our spotlights early! We are starting with Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950). Also known as the "Father" of what is now known as Black History Month. Woodson was barred from attending American Historical Association conferences despite being a paying member. He believed that the white-dominated historical profession had little to no interest in Black history. Woodson saw African American contributions as "overlooked, ignored, and even suppressed by the writers of history textbooks and the teachers who use them." Woodson devoted his life to showcasing the contributions of African Americans. In 1926, he launched Negro History Week in the second week of February. This was later expanded into Black History Month. naacp * * * * * #blackexcellence #blackhistorymonth #bhm #blackhistory #black #blackunity #blacklivesmatter #blackpride #grammysnom #sourceawards #grammysweekend #blackhistory365 #mlkday #boycott #ihaveadream #mlk #oscars #grammys #vmas