City of Oak Hill recognizes African American History Month
1 of 3 Oak Hill Mayor Danny Wright signed a proclamation recently for the city's recognition of February as African American History Month. Steve Keenan/The Fayette Tribune Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was both a coal miner and a teacher in Fayette County, is known as âThe Father of Black History.â File photo Christopher H. Payne, of Fayette County, was the first Black man elected to the West Virginia Legislature. He also was appointed as Consul General to the Danish West Indies by President Theodore Roosevelt. File photo By Steve Keenan The Fayette Tribune ...