A Century of Negro Migration: by Carter G. Woodson (Father of Black History and Black History Month) - Softcover

Woodson, Carter G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1985024055 ISBN 13: 9781985024052

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2018

Synopsis

First published in 1918, “A Century of Negro Migration” traces the migration of southern blacks to the north and the west from the colonial era through the early 20th century. Documented with information from contemporary newspapers, personal letters, and academic journals, “A Century of Negro Migration” is both a discerning study and vivid account of decades of harassment and humiliation, hope and achievement.

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About the Author

Carter Godwin Woodson (1875 –1950) was an American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. He was one of the first scholars to study African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1916, Woodson has been cited as the “father of black history”. In February 1926 he launched the celebration of “Negro History Week”, the precursor of Black History Month.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1985024055
• ISBN 13: 9781985024052
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 124