Carter Woodson was an African–American historian, author, activist, and professor. He is fondly remembered as the “Father of Black History,” as he initiated the annual celebration of the ‘Negro History Week.’ In the 1970s, it turned into a month-long observance. Through his organization, named the ‘Associaton for the Study of African American Life and History’ (ASALH), he made efforts to highlight the part played by African–Americans in the history of America and other cultures. He is the author and publisher of many books, journals, articles, monographs, and textbooks, which dealt with topics such as the migration, slavery, education, culture, and history of African–Americans. He worked tirelessly for improving the conditions of the oppressed African–American people until his last breath.
