The Story of Negro History Week: A Legacy of Recognition

The video explores the history of Black History Month, starting with early efforts by Mary Church Terrell to recognize Black history in schools. It highlights Carter G. Woodson's inspiration from the Lincoln Jubilee and his founding of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH) and the Journal of Negro History. Woodson's establishment of Negro History Week in 1926, which later evolved into Black History Month, is discussed. The video also covers the official recognition of Black History Month by President Gerald Ford in 1976 and its global observance in countries like Canada, the UK, and Germany.

Who was the first person to propose the idea of recognizing Black history in schools?

• Frederick Douglass

• Mary Church Terrell

• Abraham Lincoln

• Carter G. Woodson

What event inspired Carter G. Woodson to focus on Black history education?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Lincoln Jubilee

• The Civil Rights Movement

• The Harlem Renaissance

What was the primary goal of the Journal of Negro History?

• To promote Black literature

• To recognize Black history in schools

• To celebrate Black music

• To document Black inventions

Why did Carter G. Woodson choose the second week of February for Negro History Week?

• It was the shortest month of the year

• It coincided with the birthdays of Lincoln and Douglass

• It was the start of the school year

• It was a popular holiday season

How did Negro History Week initially fare in terms of popularity?

• It was only celebrated in Washington, DC

• It was rejected by all schools

• It was immediately popular nationwide

• It was initially unpopular but grew over time

Which university played a key role in expanding Negro History Week to Black History Month?

• Yale University

• Howard University

• Kent State University

• Harvard University

In which year did President Gerald Ford officially recognize Black History Month?

• 1970

• 1976

• 1980

• 1965