Download or read book The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861 (Esprios Classics) written by Carter G. Woodson and published by Blurb. This book was released on 2021-02-10 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Carter Godwin Woodson (December 19, 1875 - April 3, 1950) was an American historian, author, journalist, and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He was one of the first scholars to study the history of the African diaspora, including African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been called the "father of black history". In February 1926 he launched the celebration of "Negro History Week", the precursor of Black History Month. Born in Virginia, the son of former slaves, Woodson had to put off schooling while he worked in the coal mines of West Virginia. He graduated from Berea College, and became a teacher and school administrator.