Driving While Black: Musings on White Privilege
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University A Tale of Two Black MenAs I entered into the used car dealership I was already experiencing fatigue having […]
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Lesson Plan on the History of Creating Racially Segregated Communities in the US
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University The Teaching Tolerance website has been a site we have drawn material from for some time now. Their mission […]
Remembering Crispus Attucks on The Fourth of July
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionThe Fourth of July celebration commemorates the signing of the declaration of independence in the United States of America […]
Teachers, Here are Four Approaches to Creating a Multicultural Curriculum
By Dr. David Childs Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University As our society becomes increasingly more diverse, it is important that schools strive toward developing a more […]
What Happened at the Massacre of Black Wall Street? Legacies of White on Black Crime
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University IntroductionHistory is full of triumphs, innovations and inspirational stories. It is also full of stories and events that […]
A Brief History of Juneteenth: Including Resources for Teachers and Home School Parents
By Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityIntroductionMuch of the social studies education we received in the United States has omitted significant information about the history […]
“Walking While Black” and Some Teaching Resources for Addressing Racism
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky University When I walked to my car after working all day at Subway in my local mall, I was […]
Protest: First Amendment and the Freedom of Speech
Dr. David Childs, Ph.D.Northern Kentucky UniversityFirst AmendmentCongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the […]
We Can’t Breathe: A History of Violence Against African Americans in the US
Dr. David J. Childs, Ph. D.Northern Kentucky University Introduction: An all too Familiar Story in My Life“This is all too familiar.” This is the phrase […]
What Does Justice Look Like?
Speak out TODAY and share the vision you’re protesting for. WVXU’s Democracy & Me program, in partnership with Elementz, invites young people to make your […]