A Centennial Celebration
February marks Black History Month, a celebration of African American history and achievement, founded by historian Carter G. Woodson in 1926. Woodson opened the long-neglected field of Black studies to scholars and universities across the United States, a revolutionary idea at the time. Yet 100 years later, the very subject of Black history in America—how it is written, how it is taught—continues to stir debate. Check back here throughout February for tributes to different aspects of Black history, such as the sciences, arts, and government.
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