Dr. Carter G. Woodson - Father of Black History
So, this was a random thought since I was writing about the history of Black History. This is not a totally off-the-wall thought since Black History has its roots in Chicago.
Let’s think about this. Dr. Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in 1926. The Savoy Ballroom in Chicago opened in 1927. Black people could not roller skate indoors until Jimmy Davis, the manager at The Savoy, made it possible in December 1938. Dr. Woodson died in 1950, which gave him enough time to enjoy The Savoy Ballroom on 47th & Park (now King Drive) and Park City Roller Rink located at 63rd & King Drive.
What do you think?