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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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Mack learned the importance of passing down knowledge as a youngster in Oakland under the tutelage of seasoned veterans Charles Woodson and Justin Tuck.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 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

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

Woodson embraced the “conservative” label, but he was neither partisan nor especially ideological and didn’t hesitate to criticize Republican approaches to helping the black poor.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026

He is Hope Austin Woodson the Second, part of a long line of Woodsons—doctors and lawyers and teachers— but as quickly as THAT! he can become a number.

From "Brown Girl Dreaming" by Jacqueline Woodson

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