Carter Woodson

Often noted for his introverted behavior by his contemporaries like W.E.B. Du Bois, historian Carter Woodson may have lived a lonely life but he lived one with a purpose. His lifetime goal was to educate the public about the contributions and history of blacks. Through the creation of an association dedicated to documenting black history and his publication of numerous historical works, Woodson accomplished this goal and much more: he was instrumental in the success of Negro History Week, which eventually led to Black History Month.