"He's listed as one of 100 greatest African Americans...But his greatest legacy...is that Black History Week has turned into a month, and is celebrated and recognized across the country."
If you have ever wondered why Black History Month is in February, this pod has the answers!
Join us as we discuss the Father of Black History, Carter Woodson and his DC memorial.
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If you’re interested in in more information, we find these sources helpful:
Carter Woodson from the NAACP
Short biography of Woodson
NPS site for his house
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History
Journal of African American History
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The Mixed Legacy of "The Greatest Showman" P. T. Barnum
The Election of 1948
Behind the Musical: Evita/Eva Peron
Forgotten Women of the American Revolution
Benjamin Banneker: Early American Genius
The Triumph of Non-Violent Protest: The Selma Marches
The Attempted Assassination of Andrew Jackson
The Femme Fetale and Film Noir: Hollywood's Take on Ruth Snyder
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The Election of 1876
The Women Found in Arlington Nat’l Cemetery
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The Long and Interesting Career of Associate Justice William O. Douglass
The Sinking of the RMS Lusitania
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