African-American History Program

What we need is not a history of selected races or nations, but the history of the world void of national bias, race, hate, and religious prejudice.

- Carter G, Woodson, 1926

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About the Program

The African-American History Planning Committee of the National Academies was established in 1985. The committee’s goal is to heighten awareness of the contributions of outstanding African-Americans to science, engineering, and medicine and the nation’s welfare. In keeping with the objectives of Carter G. Woodson, the committee, its annual program, and the Portrait Collection of African-Americans in Science, Engineering and Medicine are tools for promoting understanding and racial harmony inside and outside the Academies.

For more information contact Sandra Matthews, program chair.