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Articles by David Childs

William J. Simmons: A Formerly Enslaved Man Who Became a Dentist, Writer, US Soldier, Educator, Minister and College President

February 26, 2024 David Childs 4

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionOften when we learn about Black history the focus is on famous individuals such as Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass, […]

What are Social Media Algorithms and How Do They Impact My Life?

January 25, 2024 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University“The content you see on a given social media app isn’t random – it’s curated content specifically made for […]

Teach Them While They’re Young: Elementary Students are Not Too Young to Learn about Diversity

January 12, 2024 David Childs 14

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionIn light of the celebration of the life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther, Jr. in January and Black history […]

Misusing and Misunderstanding Dr. King’s Ideas? A Deeper Look at Martin’s Ideology

January 9, 2024 David Childs 5

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D., D.D.Northern Kentucky University This is a revised version of an article that was originally posted on January 24, 2019 entitled Martin’s […]

Christmases Long, Long Ago: The Evolution of Christmas in the 19th and 20th Centuries

December 14, 2023 David Childs 2

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D., D.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionPopular lyrics from Andy Williams’ song “It’s the Most Wonderful Time of Year” state: It’s the hap-happiest season […]

My Heart is Still Buried at Wounded Knee: Understanding American Indian Sovereignty in the United States and Native American Rights

November 21, 2023 David Childs 1

Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University“After nightfall the survivors crawled out of the holes. It was bitter cold, and blood had frozen over their wounds, […]

Honoring Those Who Sacrificed: Lesson Plans for Teaching about Veterans Day

November 7, 2023 David Childs 11

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction- What is Veteran’s Day? Early November marks the time wherein we honor our members of armed forces […]

Your Vote Counts for Sure: Understanding the Importance of Local Elections

November 1, 2023 David Childs 3

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityThe expression we hear often, “Your vote counts” is definitely true when examining historic close elections. Sometimes the […]

Halloween Past and Present: With Lessons and Resources for Teachers

October 30, 2023 David Childs 9

By Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe month of October can be very exciting! It is that time of year where fall is […]

Get Out and Vote! Resources for Helping Youth and Everyday Citizens Understand the Importance of Voting

October 3, 2023 David Childs 5

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University League of Women Voters- https://my.lwv.org/ohio/cincinnati-areaIntroductionWhy does our vote matter so much? With election season upon us in the […]

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