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Charles H. Ford holds the position of Professor of History within the Department of History and Interdisciplinary Studies at Norfolk State University (NSU), operating under the College of Liberal Arts. He concurrently serves as Director of NSU's Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) and maintains active civic engagement through trustee roles for the Norfolk Public Library System, directorship at Hampton Roads Pride, and presidency of the Norfolk Chamber Consort's Board.
His scholarly expertise centers on the Civil Rights Movement and Public School Desegregation in Twentieth Century Virginia History, with significant contributions to Local History across Eastern Virginia and East Texas regions. Additional research extends to Modern British History, though Virginia civil rights remains his dominant focus as evidenced by major publications and awards.
Dr. Ford's publications reveal a concentrated exploration of racial equality in Virginia's educational institutions, particularly Norfolk. His work analyzes historical resistance to desegregation through political, economic, and community lenses, demonstrating how state-level industrialization efforts intersected with civil rights struggles. Both works exemplify rigorous archival research on Southern U.S. history during pivotal social transformation periods.
Award recognition includes:
- William M. E. Rachal Award (2013) for best article in Virginia Magazine of History and Biography
- University Professor Award (2014), NSU's highest faculty honor for teaching, research, and service
- Equality Virginia's Outstanding Virginian (2016) for civil rights contributions
While the text confirms his leadership in research collaborations with scholars like Cassandra Newby-Alexander and Jeffrey Littlejohn, no details regarding student advising, grant funding, or dedicated research laboratories are provided.
