who was he
what was he known as ?
"father of black history"
when is his birthday?
december 19th, 1875
why is black history month in february ?
to honor fredrick douglass and abraham lincoln.
When did he die?
April 3, 1950
how many african americans went to harvard before him ?
1
where was he born?
new canton, virginia
before black history was a month what was it?
a week
What did he die from?
a heart attack
what did he commit to after he finished his education?
the field of african american history
how many kids did his mother have?
7
what was black history month called originally?
negro history week
Where did he die at?
Shaw, Washington D.C.
what is he known for?
the establishment of black history month
what did he work as while young?
a share cropper and miner
When did Black History Month first began?
February 1926
What age did he die at?
74
what was his highest degree?
P.h.D/ doctorate
how long did it take him to complete whats usually a four year college course?
less than two years
What did Carter persuade schools and organizations to do?
to participate in a program to encourage the of African American history.
How do his legacy continues?
with Black history Month being a national cultural force.