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Carter G. Woodson was an American historian known as the 'Father of Black History.' Born on December 19, 1875, and passing away on April 3, 1950, he dedicated his life to recording and promoting the history of African Americans. Woodson's work had a profound impact on racial equality and educational reform.

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Famous Carter G. Woodson Quotes

“For me, education means to inspire people to live more abundantly, to learn to begin with life as they find it and make it better.”

People Mean Justice Inspire Diversity Social Justice

Author:Carter G. Woodson

“The real servant of the people must live among them, think with them, feel for them, and die for them.”

People Thinking Feels Real Dies Servant

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“In fact, the confidence of the people is worth more than money.”

People Facts Confidence

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“The large majority of the Negroes who have put on the finishing touches of our best colleges are all but worthless in the development of their people.”

People College Development Majority Worthless Finishing Finishing Touches Best College

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“The strongest bank in the United States will last only so long as the people will have sufficient confidence in it to keep their money there.”

People Long States Lasts United United States Confidence Sufficient Strongest

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“Negro banks, as a rule, have failed because the people, taught that their own pioneers in business cannot function in this sphere, withdrew their deposits.”

People Business Taught Function Spheres Pioneers Deposits

Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

About the Author

Born: December 19, 1875
Died: April 3, 1950
Known for: Historian
Quotes: 58

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The Mis-Education of the NegroRelated source material

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The Mind of the Negro As Reflected in Letters During the Crisis 1800-1860Related source material

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