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Faculty Bio

Dr. Durahn Taylor holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Columbia University, a Master of Arts in History from American University, and a Ph.D. in History from Columbia University. His research explores the political dynamics between government leaders and disadvantaged groups, such as ethnic and racial minorities. Dr. Taylor teaches African-American History, American Presidential and Constitutional History, Post-Civil War United States History, and the history of American Ethnic and Race Relations. A licensed Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Sight-Seeing Guide, Dr. Taylor has also created and produced his own history television program in White Plains, Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½.

Awards and Honors

• Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, 2013, Kenan Award for Teaching Excellence
• Who's Who, 2008, Induction into Who's Who
• Future Educators Association, Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, 2008, Faculty Honoree Certificate of Recognition
• Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½, 2005, Reception of Tenure
• Columbia University, 1997, Dissertation Merit Fellowship
• Leadership Alliance, 1997, Irene Diamond Dissertation Fellowship
• Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, 1996, Grant-In-Aid
• Phi Alpha Theta, 1993, Election to Phi Alpha Theta
• Phi Kappa Phi, 1993, Election to Phi Kappa Phi
• The American University, Washington, DC, 1993, Office of Multicultural Affairs Distinguished Scholar Recognition
• The American University, Washington, DC, 1991, Dean's Scholarship and Graduate Teaching Fellowship
• Phi Beta Kappa, 1990, Election to Phi Beta Kappa
• Columbia University, 1986, Joseph Pulitzer Scholarship

Licensures and Certificates

• Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City Department of Consumer Affairs, Sightseeing Guide License to conduct tours within the City of Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½

BA, Columbia University, Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City
History

MA, American University
History

PhD, Columbia University, Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ City
History

Research Interest

African-American Political History History of Harlem, Â鶹ÌìÃÀ´«Ã½ The Great Depression and World War II The Careers of Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt United States Popular Culture

Past Courses

HIS 112: US Civilization Since 1877
HIS 113: Amrcn Divrsty, Ethncty, Race
HIS 132: Africa: A Historical Survey
HIS 196: Topic: Coping With Hard Times
HIS 196: Topic: U.S. Econ Downturns
HIS 224: U.S. History Thrgh Pop Fntsy
HIS 250: Cvc Engmnt, His, & Pop Cltre
HIS 260: Constitutional History of U.S.
HIS 264: American Presidency 1900-Prsnt
HIS 271: Culture/History -Black America
HIS 271: Culture/History-Black America
HIS 310: U.S. in Era of FDR 1929-1945
HIS 380: Seminar on Historiography
HIS 395: Independent Study in History
HIS 499: Senior Year Experience in His

Publications

Review of Pulpit & Politics:Separation of Church & State by Marvin McMickle
Taylor, D. Vol 102

Professional Memberships

• American Association of University Professors
• American Historical Association