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“The bondage of the Negro brought captive from Africa is one of the greatest dramas in history, and the writer who merely sees in that ordeal something to approve or condemn fails to understand the evolution of the human race.”

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Carter G. Woodson
Carter G. Woodson

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. more

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