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The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Legacy Wing
Presented by Ms. Freeman's African American Studies class
In 1926, Dr. Carter G. Woodson, known as the "Father of Black History, " launched Negro History Week, during the second week of February to commemorate the birthdays of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. This was a time to celebrate and raise awareness of Black History. In 1976, President Gerald Ford recognized the month of February as Black History Month. This year's Black History Month theme is "Black Health and Wellness". To learn more about Dr. Woodson, click here
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The Greensboro Four by Niko
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