Dec 29, 2025 | Homegoings
On December 25, 2025, Renowned Scholar and Professor Emeritus Dr. Charles Wesley Harris passed away. Born on September 12, 1927, in Auburn, Alabama, Dr. Harris had five siblings and was raised in rural Auburn. Dr. Harris came of age during the height of...
Aug 20, 2025 | Homegoings
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. Martin L. Boston on August 17, 2025. Professor Boston served as Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies, Director of Pan-African Studies and of its Black Serving Institution initiative at Sacramento State...
Jun 12, 2023 | Homegoings
It pains me to memorialize my friend, our brother, Dr. David Covin. He died at home in Sacramento, California, Saturday, June 3, 2023. David was with his immediate family: his wife Judy and daughter Holly. It is hard to find the words to communicate what NCOBPS meant...
Apr 17, 2023 | Homegoings
National Conference of Black Political Scientists Mourns the Loss of Legendary Scholar Dr. Robert C. SmithFebruary 12, 1947 – April 13, 2023 [Itta Bena, Mississippi] – The National Conference of Black Political Scientists (NCOBPS) is deeply saddened...
Jul 26, 2020 | Homegoings
It is with deep sadness that we report the passing of Dr. Elijah Wally Miles. He was 86 years-old. His family has asked us to share this abbreviated obituary with NCOBPS. Dr. Miles, who was known by many as “Wally Miles,” “E.W. Miles,” E. Walter Miles,”...
