Woodson's Challenge: Should Funding Dollars Make Decisions?
From Shelley’s Plumbline by Shelley Stewart
February 18, 2026 · 33 min · Season 13 · Episode 8
About this episode
This episode discusses Dr. Carter G. Woodson's impact on Black movements and the implications of funding on leadership within these organizations.
Send us Fan Mail This week's episode continues our Black History Month series on Dr. Carter G. Woodson, whose rejection of the NAACP begs the question: Does the influence of funding to Black movements trigger the need for a "leadership audit" within Black organizations? Follow us and continue the conversation on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
People in this episode
Host: Shelley Stewart
Topics covered
- Black History Month
- funding in Black movements
- leadership audit
- Carter G. Woodson
- Black organizations
Keywords
- Carter G. Woodson
- NAACP
- Black History Month
- funding
- leadership audit
- Black organizations
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Organizations: NAACP
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