Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this video, I discuss Carter G. Woodson and why he is known as the Father of Black History. A century ago, he founded Negro History Week, which later became Black History Month, to ensure that Black American history would be researched, preserved, and taught with dignity and accuracy. As the son of formerly enslaved parents who earned his PhD from Harvard University, Woodson understood that education shapes identity and power. Through his influential book The Mis-Education of the Negro, he challenged a system that overlooked the contributions of African Americans to United States history. This mini documentary explores his legacy and affirms that teaching our own history is an act of cultural pride, empowerment, and preservation.
#CarterGWoodson #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackAmericanHistory #TeachOurOwnHistory
#AfricanAmericanHistory
This segment was originally part of the First Friday Night LIVE for February 2026.
YouTube playlist mentioned in this video:
Teach Our OWN History playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpXvQdjvlVkbF_G7y_0Vvkt
Book referenced in this video:
The Mis-Education of the Negro by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
In this video, I discuss Carter G. Woodson and why he is known as the Father of Black History. A century ago, he founded Negro History Week, which later became Black History Month, to ensure that Black American history would be researched, preserved, and taught with dignity and accuracy. As the son of formerly enslaved parents who earned his PhD from Harvard University, Woodson understood that education shapes identity and power. Through his influential book The Mis-Education of the Negro, he challenged a system that overlooked the contributions of African Americans to United States history. This mini documentary explores his legacy and affirms that teaching our own history is an act of cultural pride, empowerment, and preservation.
#CarterGWoodson #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackAmericanHistory #TeachOurOwnHistory
#AfricanAmericanHistory
This segment was originally part of the First Friday Night LIVE for February 2026.
YouTube playlist mentioned in this video:
Teach Our OWN History playlist youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD6VWiYpiKpXvQdjvlVkbF_G7y_0Vvkt
Book referenced in this video:
The Mis-Education of the Negro by Dr. Carter Godwin Woodson
Available Now on Amazon:
The Personal Vision and Mission Workbook
amazon.com/Personal-Vision-Mission-Statement-Workbook/dp/B0DJ53QHMN?ref_=ast_author_dp
Just Grateful: A Gratitude Journal
amazon.com/Just-Thankful-Gratitude-Journal-Black/dp/B0DKD1514F?ref_=ast_author_dp
Notes, Thoughts, and Random Musings Notebook
amazon.com/Thoughts-Random-Musings-Colette-Elizabeth/dp/B0FWR6XDTN?ref_=ast_author_dp&th=1&psc=1
Additional resources:
Therapy for Black Girls’ website:
therapyforblackgirls.com
Black Health Matters (BHM)
blackhealthmatters.com
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
nami.org
Bebe Moore Campbell National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month
nami.org/get-involved/awareness-events/bebe-moore-campbell-national-minority-mental-health-awareness-month
Follow me on Instagram:
instagram.com/thecoletteelizabeth
DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical or licensed mental health care professional. Therefore, the content discussed on this channel should not be construed as medical or mental health advice, nor is the information a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, expertise, or treatment. If you or any other person has a medical or mental health concern, you should consult with your health care provider and/or seek other professional medical treatment.
The content provided and topic(s) discussed on this channel are intended for EDUCATIONAL and INFORMATIONAL purposes only.
