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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

“We should emphasize not Negro History, but the Negro in history. What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world, void of national bias, race, hate, and religious prejudice. There should be no indulgence in undue eulogy of the Negro. The case of the Negro is well taken care of when it is shown how he has far influenced the development of civilization.”

Source: Negro Makers of History

“I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a lawsuit. It would do the cause much good. Let us banish fear. We have been in this mental state for three centuries. I am a radical. I am ready to act, if I can find brave men to help me.”

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“If the white man wants to hold on to it, let him do so; but the Negro, so far as he is able, should develop and carry out a program of his own.”

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Book:The Mis-Education of the Negro

Source: The Mis-Education of the Negro

“I am not afraid of being sued by white businessmen. In fact, I should welcome such a law suit.”

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Author:Carter G. Woodson

“The author takes the position that the consumer pays the tax, and as such every individual of the social order should be given unlimited opportunity to make the most of himself.”

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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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