Carter G. Woodson: The Architect of Black History Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 – April 3, 1950) stands as a monumental figure in American intellectual history—recognized universally as “The Father of Black History.” His unwavering dedication to documenting and disseminating African American experiences fundamentally reshaped the understanding of U.S. history and cemented his place among the pioneers of civil rights advocacy. Born in Virginia’s New Canton, Woodson’s formative years were marked by hardship – his parents had been enslaved—yet he possessed an innate thirst for knowle…