The Father of Black History
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Born December 19, 1875
The Carter G. Woodson National Park Site is located at 1538 9th St. NW, Washington, D.C.
Dear Friend,
It is here!
Amid
the excitement of the holiday season, today is the day! An absolute
moment of joy! Today is the 141st birthday of our beloved scholar,
writer, publicist and activist, Dr. Carter G. Woodson!
Founded
in 1915, the Association for the Study of African American Life and
History (ASALH), the brainchild of Dr. Woodson, has passed the first
century mark. Those of us who love truth and intellectual integrity
must help to continue Woodson's rich legacy so that future generations
will revel in an accurate recording of the contributions of people of
African descent to the nation and world.
We
must ensure that there are voices and forums for our stories to be told
and interpreted by us. "Those who have no record of what their
forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the
teaching of biography and history." Carter G. Woodson
With your support, we can continue to research, interpret, disseminate and preserve our history.
Make history with a donation to ASALH today, Dr. Woodson's birthday.
Make it your moment of joy this holiday season!
Sincerely,
Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham
ASALH National President
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