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Articles by David Childs

Women’s History Series: Before There Was Rosa Parks, There Was Sarah Mayrant Fossett

March 9, 2023 David Childs 18

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally published March 21, 2021 as “Sarah Mayrant Fossett: Cincinnati Abolitionist and Business Owner” IntroductionI bet you do […]

“Uh Oh, They’re Following Us” The Fear of Driving While Black in America

February 9, 2023 David Childs 26

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Black History month is a time of the year to uncover and highlight some of the of the […]

What is Kwanzaa? It is an Original African American Holiday

December 28, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionsWhen someone hears the expression “Happy Holidays!” they may not understand what other “holidays” take place at the […]

Ghosts of Christmas Past: Christmas Traditions of the Past and Present

December 18, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Originally Published December 17, 2018 IntroductionOne of the hallmarks of a democratic society is the idea of cultural […]

Northern Kentucky University to Welcome Author Karyn Parsons (Hilary Banks from the Fresh Prince of Bel-Air) for Black History Lecture

December 10, 2022 David Childs 2

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University February 27, 6:30 pm, 2023 – Northern Kentucky University’s Black and Brown Educators of Excellence (BBEofE), in […]

I Thought Cowboys Were White? Learning the History of Famed Black Cowboy, Nat Love

November 18, 2022 David Childs 27

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University “They numbered thousands, among them many of the best riders, ropers, and wranglers.”– Philip Durham & Everett […]

Thanksgiving, the Wampanoag People and Native American History: With Resources and Lesson Plans

November 13, 2022 David Childs 7

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionIt seems like we barely get through Halloween and the Thanksgiving season is upon us. Furthermore, as […]

Does my Vote Count? The Importance of Midterm Elections

November 8, 2022 David Childs 13

Dr. David Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityWith election season upon us we have been reminded of the importance of not only voting in the midterm […]

Resources for Civic Education: Learning about State, Local and Federal Government

September 14, 2022 David Childs 4

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Here are some resources for teachers, students and the general public to help them understand the ins […]

Elementary Students Can Be Civically Engaged as Well. Here Are Some Tools

August 29, 2022 David Childs 22

Dr. David J. Childs, D.D., Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University Many people feel that students in the elementary grades are too young to be involved in the […]

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