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Police and Vigilante Killings: Policing in the Covid-19 Era

Jun 3, 2020 | Position Statements

The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) condemns the police and vigilante killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, David McAtee, Tony McDade, Dreasjon Reed, James Scurlock, and countless others. State officials have...

African Americans and The Coronavirus: At The Intersections of Policy, Politics, and Public Health.

Apr 16, 2020 | Academic Opportunities

Join NCOBPS Friday, April 17th from 3:00 – 6:00 p.m. Topics: Blacks and public health, vote-by-mail and voting rights, U.S. Census, race and public opinion, higher education and HBCUs, Black rural communities, incarcerated persons, municipalities/cities, hip hop...

2020 NCOBPS CONFERENCE PRELIMINARY PROGRAM

Feb 10, 2020 | Announcements

NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF BLACK POLITICAL SCIENTISTS 2020 PROGRAM CO-CHAIRS Keesha M. Middlemass, Howard University Domingo Morel, Rutgers University-Newark SECTIONS & SECTION CHAIRS I. African and Diaspora Politics Takiyah Harper-Shipman, Davidson College II....

National Conference of Black Political Scientists Expresses Solidarity with Afro-Brazilians and the US Network for Democracy in Brazil

Jan 2, 2020 | Position Statements

The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) has worked on solidarity initiatives with Afro-Brazilians for the past three decades. Much of this work has been coordinated by the Race and Democracy project of NCOBPS. Several NCOBPS members are also...

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. Cobie Archer Harris (Kwasi)

Oct 1, 2019 | Homegoings

Dr. Cobie Archer Harris (Kwasi) August 2, 1953-September 27, 2019 NCOBPS mourns the loss of Dr. Cobie Archer Harris (also known as “Kwasi”). Dr. Harris was a Professor Emeritus of African American Studies and Political Science at San Jose State University. Dr....

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...

NCOBPS Statement on New Zealand

Apr 1, 2019 | Position Statements

National Conference of Black Political Scientists Expresses Solidarity with Al Noor Mosque and the Linwood Islamic Centre in New Zealand Contacts: Sekou Franklin, President Tiffany Willoughby-Herard, President-Elect Kathie Stromile Golden, Executive Director The...