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  Carter G. Woodson Birthday Celebration: The 90th Anniversary of "The Mis-Education of the Negro"

  In celebration of the 148th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Carter G. Woodson and the 90th anniversary of the publication of his most seminal work "The Mis-Education of the Negro," Nikole Hannah-Jones, the Pulitzer Award-winning creator of "The 1619 Project" joined us for a special conversation with Drs. Ida E. Jones and Lopez D. Matthews, Jr. This program was originally held at Dunbar High School in Washington, D.C. on December 9, 2023.

  Duration:

  49 minutes, 23 seconds

 

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  Dorothy Porter Wesley: Preserving African American History - Part One

  In celebration of Women's History Month, Ranger John Fowler interviews author Dr. Janet Sims-Wood, about her book "Dorothy Porter Wesley at Howard University: Building a Legacy of Black History".

  Duration:

  14 minutes, 52 seconds

 

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  Dorothy Porter Wesley: Preserving African American History - Part Two

  In celebration of Women's History Month, Ranger John Fowler concludes his interview with author Dr. Janet Sims-Wood, about her book "Dorothy Porter Wesley at Howard University: Building a Legacy of Black History".

  Duration:

  13 minutes, 2 seconds

 

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  Representation in the World of Children's Books

  View as Ranger John Fowler has an exciting conversation with Don Tate, illustrator of “Carter Reads the Newspaper”, one of the first children’s books about Dr. Carter G. Woodson. We will learn about his illustrations for the book and why representation in storytelling matters.

  Duration:

  29 minutes, 8 seconds

 

Preservation

 

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  Preserving Legacies and Homes of African American Civil Rights Leaders

  Three national parks in Washington, DC, celebrate the contributions of three of the most influential Americans of all time - Frederick Douglass, Mary McLeod Bethune, and Dr. Carter G. Woodson. The NPS is working to preserve their homes so they can be enjoyed today and by future generations.

  Duration:

  5 minutes, 23 seconds

 

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  Why February? Dr. Carter G. Woodson's creation of "Negro History Week"

  Check out this short video that examines Dr. Carter G. Woodson's creation of "Negro History Week", why he selected February for its observance, and the important role his office-home in the nation's capital played in the dissemination of black life, history, and culture.

  Duration:

  4 minutes, 28 seconds

 

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  A Short Tour of the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS

  Follow Ranger John Fowler on a tour of Dr. Carter G. Woodson's office-home, which is now the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS, the 389th unit of the national park system.

  Duration:

  15 minutes, 3 seconds

 

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  Negro History Week

  Actor Phil Darius Wallace portrays Dr. Carter G. Woodson in this video filmed at the Carter G. Woodson Home NHS that celebrates the contributions of African Americans in American history.

  Duration:

  8 minutes, 39 seconds