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Carter Woodson

Why is Black History Month celebrated in February?

John Fea   |  February 1, 2022

Jonathan Franklin explains at NPR: Critics have long argued that Black history should be taught and celebrated year-round, not just during one month each year. It wasĀ Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history,” who first set out in 1926 […]

Episode 3: “The Audacity to Hope”

John Fea   |  May 4, 2021

Barack Obama’s pastor is known for three sermons. In this episode, we put them in historical context. Episode 3: ā€œThe Audacity to Hopeā€ (our fourth episode) dropped last night. Subscribers toĀ CurrentĀ at the Longshore level and above receiveĀ this brand new narrative […]