Bin Ladin, Islamophobia, and Considering September 11, 2001
Dr. Nathan S. French In November 2023, references to Usama bin Ladin leapt by 4,300 percent across social media. Users of Tiktok, X, YouTube, Instagram […]
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Performing Faith: Sports, Prayer, Protest, and Civil Religion in America
Dr. Nathan S. French Think, for a moment, about the phrase “religious freedom.” What comes to mind? Within the context of the law, many Americans […]
Pilgrimage: An American Religious Experience?
Dr. Nathan S. French A school field trip to Washington, D.C. is a formative rite of passage shared by many U.S. school students across the […]
“Is Ramadan an American Holiday?”
Dr. Nathan S. French, Miami University Ramadan Mubarak! Ramadan Kareem! These greetings, wishing another a “Blessed” or “Generous” Ramadan are common throughout the annual month-long […]
William J. Simmons: A Formerly Enslaved Man Who Became a Dentist, Writer, US Soldier, Educator, Minister and College President
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?
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 […]
Students at Elevated Excellence Sports Academy Dare to Dream: Honoring Martin Luther King Jr. and his Legacy
Students in grades 5-8 at Elevated Excellence Academy participated in the inaugural Martin Luther King Jr. speech competition, sponsored by the Charles H. Dater Foundation. […]
Teach Them While They’re Young: Elementary Students are Not Too Young to Learn about Diversity
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
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
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 […]