Charles Chavis

Background

About Charles Chavis

As the CEO and Founder of Paix Heritage Associates, LLC, I have been providing historical research and consulting services to various clients, such as individuals, communities, organizations, museums, and historic sites, for over nine years. I have a passion for bringing history, structures, and landscapes to life through creative and professional planning, grant writing, and marketing communications. I am also an Assistant Professor of Conflict Resolution and History and the Director of the John Mitchell, Jr. Program for History, Justice, and Race at George Mason University, where I have been teaching and leading for over four years. I have a Ph.D. in History from Morgan State University, a Master of Theological Studies and a Graduate Certificate in Black Church Studies from Vanderbilt University, and a Bachelor's of Arts in African American Studies and History from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. I have published multiple books, articles and reviews on topics related to history, culture, religion, and race, and I have received several honors and awards for my academic excellence and professional achievement. My mission is to educate, inspire, and empower others to understand and appreciate the historical and contemporary contributions of Black communities and individuals to society and culture.