Edmond W. Davis
Edmond W. Davis (born 1976) is an American historian, author and educator.[1] From 2020 to 2022, he was the director of the Derek Olivier Research Institute (DORI) at Arkansas Baptist College.[2]
Previously, he served as professor of history at University of Phoenix and Pulaski Technical College.[3] He authored Pioneering African-American Aviators in 2012 featuring the first and only Arkansas Tuskegee Airmen history textbook.[4]
He is a member of the Arkansas Historical Association.[5]
Biography
[edit]He was born and raised in West Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Davis faced adversity from a young age, experiencing homelessness during his formative years.[4] After overcoming homelessness, he re-enrolled into school and graduating from Coatesville Area Senior High School in 1996. He attended Grambling State University, where he graduated early, and earned a master's degree in history from Louisiana Technical University.[6]
Career
[edit]Davis's has served as an assistant professor of history at several colleges and universities, with a current position at Arkansas Baptist College as adjunct professor. His research in sociohistorical topics include Women's History, African American History, Military History, Civil Rights History, and World War II History.[7]
As an author his works include Arkansas' Tuskegee Airmen history textbook. Additionally, he and his wife Monica Davis have been awarded with the title of Amazon #1 New Release Authors for their eBook titled GROWTH MINDSET: Developing a Growth Mindset to Respond-Responsibly in 2022.[8]
He was the director of the Derek Olivier Research Institute (DORI) from 2020 to 2022, where he focuses on the prevention of violence and community outreach initiatives.[8]
In 2022–2023, Davis was the Director of Career Services Arkansas Baptist College and orchestrated the first Historically Black College & University (HBCU) Black Wall Street Career Fest.[9]
References
[edit]- ↑ Christian, Cayla (24 December 2023). "From homeless to historian: Arkansas advocate's triumphant journey inspires others". KATV.
- ↑ Nugent, Desmond (7 May 2021). "'It's a people problem:' Arkansas Baptist College hopes research institute reduces crime". KATV.
- ↑ "Meet the Speaker: Edmond Davis - The Reform Alliance". The Reform Alliance. 14 January 2022.
- 1 2 Brown, Malik (13 December 2023). "How Edmond Davis went from homeless to an HBCU history professor". rollingout.com.
- ↑ "Edmond Davis". ALN.
- ↑ "Edmond W. Davis is a 'transplant southerner' from West Philadelphia". Arkansas Baptist College. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Williams, Helaine (2021-03-07). "Prolific leaders: Four receive honors at Black History Month Youth Awards | Arkansas Democrat Gazette". Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- 1 2 Millar, Lindsey (2018-04-03). "Former Arkansas Baptist professor 'exploring' run for Little Rock Ward 7 city director". Arkansas Times. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- ↑ Christian, Cayla (2022-11-16). "AR HBCUs host Black Wall Street Career Fest". KATV. Retrieved 2024-02-29.
- Living people
- 1976 births
- 21st-century American historians
- 21st-century African-American educators
- Arkansas Baptist College
- Grambling State University alumni
- Louisiana Tech University alumni
- University of Phoenix alumni
- University of Arkansas faculty
- Educators from Philadelphia
- African-American non-fiction writers
- 21st-century African-American writers
- Historians of African Americans