The Journal of Negro History, founded by the historian Carter G. Woodson, was a pioneering scholarly publication devoted to the serious study of African American history. This 1923 volume gathers articles, documents, and reviews by many contributors, advancing research at a time when such history was widely neglected by mainstream academia.
The volume covers a range of topics including slavery, emancipation, education, and the experiences of Black communities, reflecting Woodson’s mission to document and preserve a record too often ignored. As both scholarship and historical artifact, it played an important role in establishing the field. For readers and researchers interested in African American history and the growth of the discipline, it remains a foundational and valuable source.