The Torch Is Ours

Disclaimer: The purpose of this blog is to inform and entertain people about various topics that come to my mind. I am passionate about Music, Love, Politics, and whatever life has to offer. February is an important month for me as a African-American woman this month is Black History Month. African-Americans are intellgent and beautiful people that have made many great contributions to the United States of America and the world as a whole. All post this month will be dedicated to the people that have blessed us with their intellect, innovative ideas, as well as those who sacrificed their own lives to help bring about equality for African-American men and women.

"Those who have no record of what their forebears have accomplished lose the inspiration which comes from the teaching of biography and history"

These are the words of Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson, distinguished Black author, editor, publisher, and historian (December 1875 - April 1950). Carter G. Woodson believed that Blacks should know their past in order to participate intelligently in the affairs in our country. He strongly believed that Black history - which others have tried so diligently to erase - is a firm foundation for young Black Americans to build on in order to become productive citizens of our society.

Known as the "Father of Black History," Carter G. Woodson holds an outstanding position in early 20th century American history. Woodson authored numerous scholarly books on the positive contributions of Blacks to the development of America. He also published many magazine articles analyzing the contributions and role of Black Americans. He reached out to schools and the general public through the establishment of several key organizations and founded Negro History Week (precursor to Black History Month). His message was that Blacks should be proud of their heritage and that other Americans should also understand it.



Carter G. Woodson was born in New Canton, Buckingham County, Virginia, to former slaves Anne Eliza (Riddle) and James Henry Woodson. Although his parents could neither read nor write, Carter G. Woodson credits his father for influencing the course of his life. His father, he later wrote, insisted that "learning to accept insult, to compromise on principle, to mislead your fellow man, or to betray your people, is to lose your soul."


Carter G Woodson wrote many books including The Miseducation of the Negro, The Journal of Negro History, The Negro In Our History just to name a few. Thank you Mr. Woodson for wanting to help our people help themselves. Stay tuned this month will have some great posts.