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The Future of State-Supported HBCUs is Bleak
State-supported, four-year degree-granting HBCUs are at-risk of being dismantled in the new political and higher education paradigm.
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 1, 20244 min read
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Birmingham is Emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S.
Birmingham is emerging as the Murder Capital of the U.S. Homicides are driving Birmingham's ascent to the most dangerous city in America.
Donald V. Watkins
Oct 12, 20243 min read
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Report on Fraudulent $237 Million "Gift" to Florida A&M University Reveals Institutional Incompetence, Malfeasance, and Breaches of Fiduciary Duty that are Truly Shocking
An investigative report into a fraudulent $237 million "gift" to Florida A&M University reveals institutional incompetence and malfeasance.
Donald V. Watkins
Aug 14, 20243 min read
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Pelangio Appoints Kamar Jones to Its Board of Directors
Entrepreneur Kamar Jones has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Pelangio Exploration, Inc., a Canadian Stock Exchange company.
Donald V. Watkins
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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Alabama A&M Attorney Rod Steakley is Tied to Group Pushing Project 2025
Alabama A&M University attorney Rod Steakley is a board member of one of the ultra-conservative groups promoting Project 2025.
Donald V. Watkins
Jul 6, 20244 min read
3,226 views
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FAMU and AAMU: An Exercise in Incompetence, Malfeasance, and Breaches of Fiduciary Duty
FAMU and AAMU have shown a level of incompetence, malfeasance, and breach of fiduciary duty that is rarely seen in the college world today.
Donald V. Watkins
Jun 4, 20244 min read
2,607 views
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Pure Cowardice Keeps Alabama A&M and 15 Other Land-Grant HBCUs from Collecting $12.8 Billion Owed to Them by Their Respective States
Cowardice keeps Alabama A&M University and 15 other HBCUs from collecting $12.8 billion that is owed to them by their respective states.
Donald V. Watkins
May 13, 20243 min read
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Alabama’s Shabby Treatment of Its HBCUs Makes Their Proposals to Acquire Birmingham-Southern’s Campus Unfeasible and Impractical
Alabama's shabby treatment of its HBCUs makes their offers to purchase the Birmingham -Southern College campus unfeasible and impracticable.
Donald V. Watkins
May 4, 20245 min read
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Striving To Reach My Business and Personal Goals
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on March 25, 2024 My departure from the Montgomery City Council in 1983 was hailed by...
Donald V. Watkins
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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Who Represents the Political and Financial Interests of Blacks in Alabama? Absolutely Nobody!
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on February 29, 2024 An Editorial Opinion There are 33 Black lawmakers in the 140-seat...
Donald V. Watkins
Feb 29, 20242 min read
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It’s a Wrap: Alabama A&M University Will Not Pursue Collection of Its $527,280,064 Debt from the State of Alabama
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on January 5, 2024 An Editorial Opinion Yesterday, I confirmed that Alabama A&M...
Donald V. Watkins
Jan 5, 20243 min read
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Alabama State and Alabama A&M Made It Possible for Gene Hallman to Get Rich by Selling Eventive Sports to Troon
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on January 4, 2024 An Editorial Opinion Alabama State University (ASU) and Alabama A&M...
Donald V. Watkins
Jan 4, 20243 min read
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The Father of Alabama A&M University’s “Cease and Desist” Lawyer Waged a Long and Vicious Fight Against Equitable Funding for the University
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 28, 2023 An Editorial Opinion On December 20, 2023, Thomas W. Thagard, III,...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 28, 20232 min read
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There Was a Time When Alabama A&M University Presidents Had Real Courage
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 27, 2023 An Editorial Opinion There was a time when Alabama A&M University...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 27, 20235 min read
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Criminal Complaint Filed with the U.S. Department of Justice Names Alabama A&M University as the "Victim" of an Honest Services Fraud Scheme and Conspiracy
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 26, 2023 An Editorial Opinion Today, I filed a criminal complaint with the...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 26, 20231 min read
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Four of the Five Alabama A&M Trustees Who Are Overseeing the School's Handling of the State's $527 Million Debt to A&M Are Getting State Money for Private Business Interests That Are Tied to Them
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 23, 2023 An Editorial Opinion Financial mysteries are usually solved by...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 23, 20236 min read
2,630 views
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Alabama A&M University President Daniel K. Wims Perpetuates the Old Sambo Stereotype of Black Men in the Modern Era
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 22, 2023 An Editorial Opinion Social media Influencer Kenny Akers has one of...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 22, 20233 min read
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Alabama A&M University Threatens Watkins’ Right to Freedom of Speech as a Journalist
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 21, 2023 An Editorial Opinion After three months of deafening silence on its...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 21, 20234 min read
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The Watts Family Pocketed $21 Million in State Funds, But Alabama A&M Board Chairman Roderick Watts Refuses to Collect a $527 Million Debt the State Owes A&M
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 20, 2023 An Editorial Opinion Enrestoration, Inc., is a residential...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 20, 20234 min read
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Alabama A&M University Officials are Angered by Articles Exposing Their Decision to Waive a $527 Million Debt Owed to the School by the State
By: Donald V. Watkins Copyrighted and Published on December 19, 2023 An Editorial Opinion In the wake of my December 18, 2023, article...
Donald V. Watkins
Dec 19, 20233 min read
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