On February 7, 1926, historian, scholar, and educator Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched the first Negro History Week. This initiative, organized through the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (which he founded), aimed to promote the systematic study, appreciation, and dissemination of African American achievements and contributions often overlooked or erased from mainstream education and narratives at the time.Woodson strategically chose the second week of February to align with the birthdays of two key figures: Abraham Lincoln (February 12) and Frederick Douglass (February 14), both symbols of emancipation and freedom. What began as a week-long observance grew over decades, especially amid the civil rights movement, and was officially expanded to Black History Month in 1976 under President Gerald Ford's recognition.Dr. Woodson, often called the "Father of Black History," believed that understanding and honoring Black contributions was essential for empowerment and a fuller picture of American history. His work continues to inspire global observances today.#BlackHistory