Dr. Hoyt Alexander King, 1944-2019

Dec 15, 2019 | Homegoings

The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) expresses our condolences to the family of Dr. Hoyt King, a retired political science professor at Tennessee State University (TSU).  He passed away on December 15, 2019.   Originally from...

Dr. Michael Combs, 1950-2019

Sep 6, 2019 | Homegoings

It is with deep sadness to announce the passing of Dr. Michael Combs, a Full Professor in the Department of Political Science at the University of Nebraska. Dr. Combs died on August 29. He was 69-years old. Dr. Combs served as President of the National Conference of...

NCOBPS’ Statement on Racism and Nativism

Jul 25, 2019 | Position Statements

National Conference of Black Political Scientists Condemns the Wave of Racism and Nativism Contacts: Sekou Franklin, President Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, President-Elect Kathie Stromile Golden, Executive Director July 24, 2019—As an organization dedicated to racial...

Dr. Byrdie Larkin

Jul 2, 2019 | Homegoings

In Memoriam Dr. Byrdie Larkin, 1952-2019 It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Byrdie Larkin, a long-time member of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. Dr. Larkin died unexpectedly in her home on June 2. She previously served on...