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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]

  1. ^ 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.
  • ^ a b 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.
  • ^ a b 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.

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