Vivid Hues: The Father of Black History
Jacksonville pioneer, Nathaniel Glover and DCPS Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene lend their voices to share the vision of Carter G. Woodson celebrating Black History. Author: Keitha Nelson Updated: 7:56 AM EST February 16, 2021
Carter G. Woodson understood the importance of sharing the accomplishments of black people to educate and to uplift. His vision and influence has inspired countless people to look beyond their circumstance and aspire to break down barriers.
The first African American elected sheriff in the State of Florida, Nat Glover lends his voice to share Woodson’s mission in collaboration with Duval County School’s Superintendent Dr. Diana Greene. Jacksonville artist Keith Doles creates an oil painting of Woodson as Glover and Greene take a look at back to 1926 and the creation of Negro History Week.
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Replay Video UP NEXT Real education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better. That is just one of the quotes from Carter G. Woodson, who is credited with creating the event that would evolve into the Black History Month we celebrate today.
Black History Month was designated in 1976 and has been recognized by every U.S. president in the month of February since. Woodson was a historian, whom with minister Jesse E. Moorland, founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). It s known today as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). But the mission remains the same: to research, recognize and promote the achievements of Black Americans and those of African descent.