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Walter M. Kimbrough

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3d ago

The Promise: Kenyetta Sadler Harmon

I was in Chicago on Saturday to celebrate the life of one of my Philander Smith students, Kenyetta Sadler Harmon. Here are my remarks.

The Promise: Kenyetta Sadler Harmon

Walter M. Kimbrough

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May 31

2026 UNCF Commencement Highlights

I was on WBOK in New Orleans last week to talk about some of the commencement addresses over the last month. A number of UNCF members sent…

2026 UNCF Commencement Highlights

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Mar 15

The Legendary Ruby Broadway (1954–2026)

Saturday, I attended the funeral for long-time Dillard professor, Dr. Ruby Broadway. I was planning to come home this weekend, and on…

The Legendary Ruby Broadway (1954–2026)

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Feb 18

My Introduction of Jesse Jackson: November 30, 2006, Little Rock AR

We co-sponsored Rev. Jackson with the Clinton School. Somehow I still have my introduction. Here it is:

My Introduction of Jesse Jackson: November 30, 2006, Little Rock AR

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Nov 17, 2024

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…

Reflections: Jeremy C. Carter

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Nov 12, 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…

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Jul 20, 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.

Trump’s HBCU claims ring false

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Apr 22, 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.

Care needed in selecting, then supporting HBCU presidents

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Apr 9, 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…

So It Wasn’t Oak Pollen?

Walter M. Kimbrough

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Jan 10, 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…

Mark, Elon, DEI, & Michigan football

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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