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Reflections: Jeremy C. Carter

I went to Memphis today to participate in the homegoing service of one of my mentees, Jeremy Carter. Jeremy was only 37 years old, and his…

Nov 17, 2024

Reflections: Jeremy C. Carter

Nov 17, 2024

Leadership can be lonely

My wife sent me this daily devotion this morning. I’ve been in Talladega, Alabama by myself since late June. The assignment is heavy, and…

Nov 12, 2024

Nov 12, 2024

Trump’s HBCU claims ring false

Here is my op-ed from July 12, 2024 which sums a thread I posted on Twitter/X. I make it plain and simple.

Jul 20, 2024

Trump’s HBCU claims ring false

Jul 20, 2024

Care needed in selecting, then supporting HBCU presidents

FYI- this was an op-ed I wrote for the Atlanta Journal Constitution pulbished September 29, 2023.

Apr 22, 2024

Care needed in selecting, then supporting HBCU presidents

Apr 22, 2024

So It Wasn’t Oak Pollen?

For the past 12 years I’ve done a social media fast during Lent. This year I posted even less, trying to spend more time reading and being…

Apr 9, 2024

So It Wasn’t Oak Pollen?

Apr 9, 2024

Mark, Elon, DEI, & Michigan football

Like you I’ve noticed the recent chatter on Twitter (I still call it that), where Elon Musk debates Mark Cuban about DEI. Cuban really does…

Jan 10, 2024

Mark, Elon, DEI, & Michigan football

Jan 10, 2024

God’s Plan > Your Plan

My wife sent a note to her Sunday School class and shared with me as well. 2023 was my year to practice patience. For the first five months…

Jan 1, 2024

God’s Plan > Your Plan

Jan 1, 2024

That Time Pastor Scott Found Out…

I still can’t stand people trying to give Trump credit for anything HBCU related. All he did was create a great talking point that he…

Dec 5, 2023

That Time Pastor Scott Found Out…

Dec 5, 2023

What Was REALLY In Trump’s HBCU Executive Order?

Many people think Donald Trump did something for HBCUs because they heard about this thing called an Executive Order. First of all, they…

Nov 27, 2023

What Was REALLY In Trump’s HBCU Executive Order?

Nov 27, 2023

Black Louisiana Voters: I’ve Got Questions

One of my favorite Common songs, featuring Mos Def, is called “The Questions.” My favorite lines are:

Oct 16, 2023

Black Louisiana Voters: I’ve Got Questions

Oct 16, 2023

Walter M. Kimbrough

Walter M. Kimbrough

12th president of Philander Smith College. 7th president of Dillard University. Interim president, Talladega College

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