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Carter G. Woodson
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Birth: Born in 1875 in Virginia to parents who were formerly enslaved.
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Early Career: Worked as a sharecropper and in West Virginia coal mines to help his family and save for his education.
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High School: Entered high school at age 20 and earned his diploma in less than two years.
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Education: Earned a bachelor's degree from Berea College and master's degrees from the University of Chicago.
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Harvard PhD: Became the second African American, after W.E.B. Du Bois, to earn a Ph.D. in history from Harvard University in 1912.
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Association Founder: Co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (now ASALH) in 1915 to promote African American history.
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Publisher: Founded the Journal of Negro History in 1916 and the Associated Publishers in 1921 to ensure Black scholarship was published.
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"Negro History Week": Launched "Negro History Week" in 1926, the precursor to Black History Month.
Omega Psi Phi's Achievement Week began in the 1920s under the leadership of Dr. Carter G. Woodson to promote the study of African American life and history during a time of social prejudice. It is an annual, nationally mandated observance held in November that recognizes individuals and organizations for their contributions to community uplift and service. The origins date back to the 1920 Grand Conclave in Nashville, Tennessee. The program includes honoring prominent community members and often features a high school essay contest and college scholarships.
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