Epitaph For David Covin

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...

In Loving Memory – Dr. Robert C. Smith

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...

Elijah Wally Miles, 1934-2020

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,”...

Dr. Lucius J. Barker, 1928-2020

Jul 6, 2020 | Homegoings

It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Dr. Lucius J.  Barker.  He died on  June 21st at the age of 92. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maude Barker, who passed away in May.  He had an illustrious career, spent mostly at Stanford...

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....