NCOBPS 2022 Conference Will Be 100% Virtual

Dear NCOBPS Members and Friends and Sponsoring Institutions, On September 29, 2021 the NCOBPS Executive Council voted to hold the 2022 conference virtually. The conference will be held completely online. While it was our serious hope to have an in-person conference...

NCOBPS Awardees for 2021

The National Conference of Black Political Scientists is pleased to announce the winners of our 2021 Awards for Scholarship, Mentoring, and Leadership in the field of Political Science.Rodney Higgins Best Faculty Paper Award Presented to Dr. ANDREW JANUSZ, Assistant...

Elijah Wally Miles, 1934-2020

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

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. Lucius J. Barker, 1928-2020

It is with deep sadness that we report the death of Dr. Lucius J.  Barker.  He died on  June 21 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...