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Woodson

American  
[wood-suhn] / ˈwʊd sən /

noun

  1. Carter Godwin, 1875–1950, U.S. historian and publisher: pioneer in modern Black Studies.


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Harel cleared 6-9 on his third attempt to stay alive but still trailed Jay Woodson of American Canyon on misses until the bar was raised to 6-11.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Harel cleared it on his first try while Woodson failed on his three attempts to ensure a second straight state title for Harel, who won with a height of 6-9 last year.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

“Thomas emphasized personal responsibility and self-help and he demanded equality of opportunity rather than guaranteed equality of results,” Woodson wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

That’s a quote from Robert L. Woodson Sr., the veteran community activist who died last week at 89.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

Ivy would probably be excited if she met Shannon Hale or Jacqueline Woodson or someone like that, but she just felt so weird about Harriet and her mom lately.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake

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