By Rusty Potter
To kick off Black History Month, we honor historian and journalist Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as “The Father of Black History”. The month of February was select- ed because the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas fell in this month. Dr. Woodson understood the importance of education, history, and knowledge. He said, ” Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history.”
Dr. Woodson strongly believed Black History provided a firm foundation for young blacks to build on to become productive citizens. His work has left a permanent mark in the African- American culture. Dr. Woodson has insured the history of African- Americans will never be forgotten. Dr. Carter Woodson also said, “No man knows what he can do until he tries”.