Death of Lincoln University professor spotlights Black women's experience in academia
The death of Antoinette Candia-Bailey puts a spotlight on the struggles that some Black women say they face in higher education.
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Why is there a white man over an HBCU?! Why!?
Because its America 🇺🇸 we can walk anywhere.
Most hbcu's are named after white people.
because they didn't want anyone stealing their endowment
what do you mean? HBCUs student and faculty population are not 100% black
@@jacobsmith1105 with all your bigotry and hate
I’ve worked in higher ed for 20 years and climbed the ladder all the way to the VP level. I am educated and a hard worker. I’ve worked at Harvard, Hopkins, GW and AU my Alma Mater. I was in some way discriminated against, bullied or abused at every institution. I learned that higher ed is the only place abuse can not just hide but thrive behind titles and a willing BOT. I decided in 2024 to put an end to the suffering by trusting God and retiring at the young age of 44. I am happier now than I have ever been and starting over as a premed student. There are times in life when you can’t wait for someone to see and do something …. Sometimes you just have to walk away and trust God for a new path. BTW this decision was made with my therapist… please dont neglect your mental health.
It is great that you start a next grueling career after academia with premed at 44. This is truly inspiring. 😊
God bless and thanks for your testimony. We must stay spiritually fully equipped in our armor (Ephesians 6). Btw, what is BOT?
🌹
BOT is Board of Trustees
@Godsgr8joy You are correct. Abuse thrives at universities. You think they are professional environments, but are completely the opposite. I was only a student and student worker and I dealt with sexual harassment and assault by staff, wage theft, exploitation, dishonesty, retaliation, bullying etc. On top of that all of my concerns and complaints were swept under the rug. My mental health declined and I ended up walking away with no degree. Trying to attend college and be a part of the university community was one of the worst. I'm just now trying to start over and revisit accomplishing what I started. I will be going to a new university, but will NOT be participating in any university activities. Sometimes people have to start over and it seems inconvenient, but it's necessary to get what you deserve. It's unfortunate abuse is so prevalent and covered up at institutions. So many people are impacted and have no voice. It's hurts the university and the students at the end of the day when there is a toxic work environment.
Not just academia but in all workplaces for black women....
Especially in the healthcare industry
And in churches. Bullies in the pulpit.
@@Kat_Beezy 🎯🎯🎯🎯
Yeup!
@@joycejoyner5924 That's where they groom you to endure all types of mistreatment and abuse.
20 years of experience with no tenure? Something doesn’t smell right.
You don’t get tenure for 20 yrs of experience. But 20 years at an institute.
Not unusual in academia
She was in an administrative role, not a tenure eligible faculty role. Only full time teaching faculty who are on a tenure track are eligible for tenure. Administrators, even top administrators at the VP level, are considered staff employees...no tenure eligibility. Thus, the higher up you get in administrative roles, the more vulnerable one becomes. It's a serious political game and the only way to get through it is to know what and who you're dealing with at ALL times. Higher education is a very toxic environment that's driven by fear of everything from enrollment issues, budget cuts, administration changes, gossip, undermining, competition, etc... At no point is anyone "safe" per se and, unfortunately, most higher education faculty and administrators themselves didn't have a well rounded DEI experience. Thus, they protect themselves from being cancelled by being faux relationship driven, cherry picking user friendly Blacks and pitting them against noisier Blacks, and playing power games. The best thing for administrators to do is do your job well, be on time, and never ever give them insight into your personal life or struggles. ALWAYS seek outside support discretely. NEVER take your family or personal business to work. As soon as we do that, we are considered incompetent and begin to be treated as such. It is a critical mistake to go to a white supervisor or any supervisor for that matter and ask for help. In this regard, you have to manage your work and life separately. For us, work is a green thing, period. It's never a safe and supportive environment to do anything except make your money and keep moving along until you're ready to go. Do NOT expect them to change their ways because they're doing what they believe is in their best interest...protecting themselves and their assets. We have to stop waiting for them to change, get right, or be supportive. They're not. Once we accept that reality we can operate from a source of power. Also, for those who are faith based, it helps to see the wickedness for what it is. Don't sleep on the fact that you're supposed to be hated because the hater of all things that are good is constantly chipping away at your professional self esteem. We even believe that once we get the PhD and other degrees they'll respect us. In many cases it's the exact opposite. However, that's neither here nor there because we come from something greater than degrees. Stand in His greatness and glory and stop trying to do it alone. Work on your spiritual development every single day and don't dim your spiritual light. My mom always says "Quietly turn the light on and they'll see who you really are." I truly love that woman!!! 🙂
@@BSOG3 💯Wow, what a word! Thank you for keeping it real - basically move quietly, get your coins and eventually build your own value/wealth outside of these toxic environments. 🙏🏾
@@BSOG3 ALL OF THIS.....
Racial discrimination is violent.
And VIOLENCE
And, deadly.
Every time, but people don’t recognize emotional violence.
Exactly 💯 is well
Racism and bullying is real in academia against black women by both white men and women. I went through it as well.
But the murder rate is worse than the experience of racism; White people are not murdering black women at a rate 6x higher than other groups of people.
This is truth!!!
Me too!
Me too. In college and the work place.
@@blackglitteremoji3054 once we get pass the masters degree level they start seeing us as a threat and a force to reckon with. Their first response is “ how did you get here”
As a black woman working in Corporate America at the management level for over 25yrs, I CONCUR with all of the points made in this report. It is exhausting and a few years ago, I decided it is simply not worth it to move up the ladder. My ladder is permanently closed. I do my job (no longer going over and beyond) and sign out at the end of the day. My mental health takes precedent over the biases and racial struggles in the workplace.
👆👍 clock in, clock out and use that money wisely!
Bravo. Always choose yourself first above the exploitation of others.
Seek first the Kingdom of God and all of these things will be added unto you.
And use that money to build your own!!!
But did you kill yourself?
My aunt died from stress related to being blackballed in academia.She had cancer. She had a PhD from Harvard, was beautiful and brilliant among many other things. She came here young from Liberia, Africa and did everything "right", per SE She should be here right now 🕊️.
I'm sorry for your loss and the world's loss. May she rest in paradise 🕊️
@@violetag4062 thank you, so much.
❤🙏🏿
@@violetag4062 thank you. She's here in spirit rooting for me.
😂😂😂😂 *#SYSBM* #Bluebookgentlemen #Passportbros Madbusdriver
Mental healthcare is healthcare.
Say It For The People In The Back! 🗣️
@@neutraliserjanine If someone was anorexic you wouldn’t call them fat. Never reinforce a delusion. Same for the genddder confused.
And it should be preventative!
But it’s not a symptom
😂 *#SYSBM* #Bluebookgentlemen #Passportbros Madbusdriver
I never understood how serious this was until I started a role as the only black woman in my division. I started experiencing covert bullying and brought it to the attention of both my bosses. As of now I don’t think it’s been addressed openly. Just swept under the rug. I walk in with my head held high only because of my faith in God. But I can’t imagine how over years you just get tired.
Just think about what our Ancestors and ForeFathers went through
Just think about what our Ancestors and ForeFathers went through
As long as you got God on your side, you win‼️ come a little earlier to work and walk around the office, reciting in your spirit a passage of scripture and amen, get to working unto the glory of God. God will fight your battles for sure. Let your light so shine…..and continue to watch and pray. See the salvation of God….the enemies you prayed for in love…you will see no more‼️💯🙏🏾💃🏿
You need to start secretly recording... You need insurance
I suffered two break downs! I met a few women black women from NASA while I was away that we’re experiencing it too! 2 or 3 years I had co-worker who suffered a major heart attack or stroke due to the treatment a few years ago. And as of November 2023, she passed away! It’s been so sad to watch and see. And to know it was allowed!
I just found out how they will ensure your failure at the top. I got hit with "we're not aligned" meanwhile my numbers crushed my predecessors.
Share your story!
yes tell us more about what happened ? if you don't mind.
Wow…..Im so sorry.
😂 *#SYSBM* #Bluebookgentlemen #Passportbros Madbusdriver
So true. I was let go from many positions because I was “not in alignment” but the most successful person ever in the positions. I was generally the only black person and only woman in each place. I decided to focus on my kids after experiencing it enough.
It’s true. Black women have it hard in many professional settings. If we’re to quiet, it’s a problem. Our natural hair is not accepted. We can’t just be our authentic self. It’s so sad. 💔
True it's on every level of our existence.
it's annoying. if you're quiet,do your job and introverted they make it a problem. They'll say you're not friendly or a team player. but if you're outgoing it's still an issue. I'm a nursing student and nervous yo become a nurse because my mom was a nurse now a doctor and tells how racism is still alive and how she is treated
@@BrandiisbelovedThanks for sharing, keep your head up Sis!!! You’re not alone BUT you belong to be here and let your beautiful light✨🌼🌼🌼
@@Brandiisbeloved Your Mom is absolutely correct. I’m a RN and I work in the ICU. I’m the only black ICU nurse in my department. I have good days and bad days. Racism definitely still exists. The patients that come in that are black, are gonna be so happy to see someone that looks like them. They know they will be treated right. Our ancestors fought hard and endured a lot for the freedom we have today. You hold your head up high and you get that degree. It’s so much more you can do after you get your BSN. It makes me smile when our people succeed!! 😊
If we voice our opinions (even in a diplomatic manner), we're branded as "aggressive"
I’ve worked in Corporate America 14 years I can attest it’s very very very difficult as a black woman. I felt my voice was never heard, silenced, and ignored. It hurts deeply.
I also love how asking questions or disagreeing makes you combative. But when other people do it, there is no issue.
Add to that the in interesting conundrum of your ideas, solutions and projects being trivialized then interestingly appropriated by male and/or non black counterparts, resulting in praise and promotion for the thieves.
@@c.brackens9918 and then they wonder why you stop talking in meetings.
Oh ladies, we need to talk. This same pattern sadly exists in private and public sectors too. I almost died last year due to bullying and harassment by a white colleague at work who was having an unusually close relationship with our white male supervisor.
Im sorry, you went through that but Why give someone that's having a whole affair at work that much power over you?
Sending love to you, Sis. I believe you and understand. Sometimes you become a target simply because you are not a participant or supporter, or because of power hungry people. And this false, blind, obtuse "empowerment", asking why you allowed harmful behaviors harm you, is just victim blaming. It needs to stop. I apologize for the ignorance of that first reply as well.❤
@@tricieb.5921 you really don't understand the game, do you?
@@tricieb.5921@tricieb.5921 ... Person having an affair with supervisor. Said Person become a VIP because of affair, gets privileges, they use said privileges to harass others perhaps at the risk of their job, gets away with it. Other parties forced to take "abc" or lose their jobs, the economy suck right now so while they could quit... it's a risk, especially if they have kids. Grocery stores are highering but barely pay and cut hours routinely to maintain their bottom line. I know. I've been there. Got out. lmao. But yes... people who are sucking -insert term here- have a lot of power and you don't know how many more -cough- they are sucking... so that puts non participants in a tight spot.
@@c.brackens9918well said 🌼🌼🌼!
My advice is to never stay passed abuse! I’m in early childhood in NYC as a Director. This shows that you do not value yourself and just like any abuser, it will get worse. I’ve left several jobs because I’m not about to sit around and be gaslit or played with. I have gained generous raises by leaving whenever I see a sign of abuse. Do not stay!
THANK YOU FOR THOSE WORDS OF WISDOM ON ABUSE. I want to scream from the rooftop because I know in my life. I stayed too long and for you to say. Never stay pass abuse. I will never forget from this moment on in my life. Be a jobs, lovers. Friendships, anything that will affect my mental health. Thank you again
I can confirm that it absolutely gets worse and worse. Definitely need to value oneself and move on asap!
@@vfree4579 you are very welcome. Abuse is abuse and we deserve better.🙏🏾
I’ve learned this and left my job after a year. I kept asking for help and they were not listening so I said I’m leaving. I don’t regret it because I’m pouring into art practice and I love myself much more for setting boundaries. Don’t take mess for a check!
You are preaching now. You and me both! I'm not judging because people are afraid. They also have bills to pay. But as for me and my house...I trust in the source and not the resource. We need to learn to stick together and to NEVER allow the abuse...don't wear the mask folks...take it off! They're the best at gaslighting...Don't normalize abuse from anyone.
I had to walk away from my job for my own mental health best decision but everyone is different.
Same here!
Same here. It’s been 3 months. I haven’t looked back since.😊
Same. I just couldn’t do it anymore. I took off running in 2019 and haven’t looked back.
Stop walking away and sue. when you walk away without suing they win and is able continue bullying other bw.
@@rosejames5172 I didn’t realize that a LOT of black women get bullied at work for no apparent reason. This is becoming a trend, and it is unacceptable!!!! I do agree with you to sue them; however, it is easier said than done. Most of these companies, and CEOs have the means to hire high power attorneys that is why they are so comfortable doing it in the first place. The sigma that black women are mad, aggressive, and uncooperative is the only thing they keep using against us even though they are the perpetrators. I really wish that black women will come and stand together to fight against these bullies.
Same for me. I made tenure in 4 years , took off for recovery after surviving breast cancer and then was not hired back after the university reorganized under a new name…right before I was up for full professor. I am in complete support of these efforts. How do I sign up?
Congratulations on recovering from breast cancer.
They weren't paying attention. She was going through all of that alone with little to no support. NOW after she's gone, everyone's an expert on what happened to her and what she was going through? Too little, too late.
No truer words
Some of these friendship are just for photos
Exactly
So many red flags in this story. As someone who has been targeted, this feels to me like more than just “we want you to quit”, but organized targeting which is a completely different ballgame and designed to lead to this very outcome. This happens very often to promising Black women who are trying to create progress in ways that will truly transform; see things for what they truly are and are vocal about those realities; are single and don’t have the most robust support systems to stand with them. It’s written off as “mental health” when in reality, the person was mentally fine before the program designed to destroy them did its job. A mentally healthy person who is assaulted emotionally, psychologically will absolutely decline. That’s not a mental health issue. That is an issue of systemic abuse and destruction. May she rest in power and peace.
Your comment appears to me and it's only me and what you described could be ALSO GANG STAKING on the job. There was various people contribute to hurt the mice. Great comment
So true. This behavior is part of the higher ed culture where Black women who are very talented are targeted by the majority. At some point you may think there is something wrong with you, whereas you are fighting white supremacy and a system that is not set up for your success. May she rest in peace.
Well said! 💯
The sad part is when other black women directly help in targeting other black women who try to stand up. Tokenism is a real thing.
Gloria Naylor who wrote the famous book, "The Women of Brewster Place," also wrote a book called "1996" a fictionalized memoir of her gang stalking, targeting experience.
Keep the B in HBCU's. This man should never have been allowed to be president of this university. HBCU's were established as safe spaces to educate black people. The need is still just as urgent today, as indicated by this man's egregious behavior.
His alleged BEHAVIOR is the problem, not what he looks like! Would you accept that a black president at a mostly white university was to blame if a white lady VP did this?
We are struggling too in the UK as black women .
Yall like kissing ass
I can only imagine, sis. Black women should be respected and loved also.
😂😂😂😂
So true. Sadly, Black women's struggles in the UK go under reported, rarely documented, and hardly ever championed. It's invisibility at its highest.
You are africans and refugees who fled to Europe after colonization. Return to your homes
Diversity and inclusion is not meant to assist black women in Academia or anywhere for that matter with bullying and racism
I encouraged my daughter to quit a job for her own mental health because she was being bullied. Her manager/owner said he could not say that it wouldn't continue. He said she could leave... so he condoned it. She was at a breaking point.
They call it managing out. It happens when management has decided you are unwanted. I’m a man and it happened to me over a decade ago. I moved on but I refused to let people drive me to the point of self harm. Never give the SOBs the satisfaction of knowing they broke you.
I love blk women for standing up for each other and supporting each other 🎉 this right here is beautiful 😍
I 100% agree. Love to all of my sistas and even to white women who are oppressed as well. They won't admit it but they're under the grips of patriarchy as well. However, they'd rather fight BW than fight their own men who keeps his foot on their necks as well. However, my core issue at present is to express love and care for BLACK women who need support and need each other.
No enough bw need to sue these people.
@@rosejames5172 I agree 👍🏿
I agree with your statement ……☝🏾I also believe that this is not a moment but a moment! 🌼🌼🌼
This story reminds me of Zora Neale Hurston. She was so brilliant and contributed a lot to the cultural research space. She was denied scholarships, received poor letters of recommendations from white colleagues who valued her work and sent her in their place to various countries to DO the work. She wanted a doctorate degree but couldn't afford to pay her way through the program. She fought and did what she needed to do to stay a float. I'm proud of that. However, in the end, she ended up in the poorhouse and had an unmarked grave. It burns me up how someone who overcame so much could be disregarded like that. It's not easy even in 2024. I think a reminder here to ensure that we as black woman don't cling on to our professional title so tightly to where it leads us to eliminate ourselves. If nothing else, you're a child of God. Every other title in this life can come and go.
But where was the black community We don’t treat our greats well at all
Exploited and discarded. Racism is such a narcissistic belief system. We have to remove ourselves before we get used up.
This was such an insightful comment. Thank you for sharing this.
Dammmmmmmmm I never knew any of this. 😑😑 *Roll of Thunder, Hear my Cry*
@@meancookie89 Right. The other thing that happened was that the black male "greats" of the Harlem Renaissance also sabatoged her for writing in dialect while half of them, Ralph Ellison most notably, wrote misogynst-filled works that were highly lauded. As I say all the time, "They not putting ME in the grave early," and trust, "they" can be anybody. God has helped me move up and forward time and time again. It may not have been in the way that I would prefer but there hasn't been a person who's been able to block me!
After reading her suicide note and watching the subsequent videos, my heart ached for her. I could feel her pain so deeply. Thank you for following up on this case and the travesty that has followed.
Gaslighting is real 🔥
White people are the GOATS of gas lighting
I agree. A sworn idiot tried to do this to me when I worked as a civilian at a Police Department. The same thing happened to my sister in the military. People are threatened when they think you know more than they do. They will try to get rid of you so they will not look incompetent. Well, there was no way a fool was going to make me miss out on my full pension. Make sure you are doing your job and keep notes when a boss or coworker is trying to do bad things to you. Also call people out on their bs. You don't need to raise your voice. Rest in Heaven, Queen. I believe every word you wrote.
@@rmdavis2725 HOW U AGREE WHEN U SAID TRIED? ppl do to you what u allow. if u CHOSE to believe lies then that is YOU CHOICE. From this day forward if somebody is going thru something...then there should video or audio as we have many ways to catch behavior that happens so often in order to report it to the necessary new ppl. suicide is done only by the one who is dead. if u dont like the way your are being treated, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE!
@@tlmas1914 He tried to gaslight me but I fought back by making him look like the fool he was. He left my office a few months later on a promotion but had to give up the job less than a year later. There was no way he could mess with my mental health. My parents taught me how to deal with idiots like him and not by showing all 32 teeth.
And it ( gaslighting) cab be dangerous and deadly. These problems are real, and we as a people need REAL SOLITIONS!!!!!
It’s Corporate America in general not just academia.
Absolutely 💯 real!
It is definitely in the public sector, specifically the federal government. DEI is a punchline with no real follow-through.
This makes me cry, literally crying at my desk because I know all too well this struggle. I'm going through the exact same thing with CCSPD
I cried, too, sis. 😢
@@Qtsm5784 Me too 😢! But we’re not alone and we’re not dead. Someone told me that,“tears cleans your soul…”You belong here, and to continue on letting your beautiful light / life✨🌼🌼🌼
@lilacgreens-er6hu it’s okay 👌🏾 if you didn’t watch. You’re in a safe space 🌼. Quote for today is: Put on your positive pants.
You can't let nobody take your power away. Don't let the enemy win.
Keep telling people to practice victimhood and race baiting.
@@jeepernj99 Get over it wannabe Pilgrim colonizer & bootlicker.
@@jeepernj99 Are you feeling guilty about something Pilgrim???!!!
@@cherrivalentine bihh not pilgrimm LMAOOO
@@jeepernj99 Perpetrators continue perpetrating and then tell victims to shut up. Incredible
To be in the workforce. To be educated. To be black/African American/African in America. To be a woman. Racism happens in all places/types of work.
For real. I’m black, educated. I’m in a position that REQUIRED my degree, yet my coworkers, who have less education, treat me as if I’m beneath them. Hell, I’ve been the only one with another black person sitting at a table at a meeting, and NO ONE joined is. It’s real.
This broke my heart. Look at these comments.
This aint nothing new, this has been going on for decades.
True, it didn't just start happening
Exactly
Exactly. People will speak up after the person is gone
Is well
My mom used to go through this. Racist mistreatment and sexual harassment. She even had to train her own supervisor. Thank you mom for all your sacrifices in your lifelong battle against Caucasian bigotry.
I’ve learned to not live up to their standards and create my own. I’m so sorry that she felt alone and I hope she’s at peace now. Rest in Heaven Queen ❤
This is the best statement.
@@TheFinemocha thanks love
Amen 🙏
I’m glad that Dr. Bailey’s death is not just being swept under the rug. I pray for real justice and that he soul rests.
A lot of times when you stand up for yourself, you become a target. RIP
The bullying is a way to indirectly say they don't want us there or getting ahead. I've been bullied in my last 3 jobs. Those jobs were giving or taken by people who hated to compete with me to get those jobs. So crushing my spirit was the only option for them to take.
my spirit been crushed a long time ago so i understand how difficult things can be, sending you love and good vibes sis
@@cheetopuff99_ Thank you, I really appreciate you. I wish you well. (Hugs) P.S.: I love your name...it's so cute. 😁
Yes, they want to crush the spirit and shine because they are full of hate amd darkness.
@@tums2254 That's true. Stepping on others only gets you so far.
@@TheLeslieMichelle aww thankyou *gives you a virtual hug*
I wish she would've sued the whole institution! As Uncle Phil said on that deep Fresh Prince episode "I'm gonna tie this place up in so much litigation that your grandchildren will need lawyers." It's not the panacea to systemic injustice but it's a start and she could even have founded her own school someday, living to tell her story of triumph. Nonetheless, Her death won't be in vain.
I’m reminded of the Black executive female who was fired wrong over at Fed ex .They wanted her to take a pay cut but she refuses ,and they fired her 366 millions dollars later they got her message loud and clear she was awarded that much and the judge said yes the jury sent a message awarding her that
Very sad that this beautiful, intelligent woman felt that this was the only response to the unfair treatment she received. Prayers for all her family members and loved ones that are grieving. She seems like she had so much to offer and had touched the lives of so many, regardless of what the university that wrongly terminated her thought.
As an African-American woman who has spent most of her career in academic medicine, I'm now ready to retire and I'm almost 70. How did I survive? I had five pieces of wisdom that helped me preserve my sanity: The first was from a Chinese-American man, a well-connected chief resident who seemed to walk on water. One day I asked him how he did it without getting depressed (as I was) and he took me off into a quiet corner of our hospital ward and told me that he hated the hierarchy as much as I did! But remember, he said, THESE PEOPLE ARE NOT YOUR FRIENDS! Your friends and your family are your top priority. Be polite (not political) and remember where your strength comes from. The second was from a Korean-American man, my supervising attending who helped me complete my papers and reports by telling me, Don't be such a perfectionist! Just get the work done. Unless it involves a patient's life or well-being, JUST DO IT! And do it on time. In other words, don't take the non-essential stuff too seriously. The third was from an older African-American senior physician. She was a political "animal" and enjoyed cutting off unpleasant colleagues at the knees. While vicious politics are not my bag, her one piece of useful advice was: KEEP A DIARY. If something comes up and you may be called on the carpet, you have an excellent record of what happened. Your opponent probably didn't keep a diary and may have a hard time proving anything against you. The fourth comes from an Indian-American senior doctor who urged me not to be so shy. She literally pushed me across the floor of a conference hall to meet a prominent doctor who might help me in my career. And it did! Lastly, my white male colleges have shown me that bullying is not limited to people of color and women. A white male can be made into a scapegoat just as easily. I have seen this happen more times than I can count! Making friends with everyone often leads to a greater understanding of everyone's pain. And here's one piece of advice from me: Don't be afraid to quit your job! It's not worth getting sick, losing your sanity or committing suicide. There is a whole wide world outside the gates of the university and life just might be more pleasant on the outside.
Thanks for sharing. This will help lots of people.👍👍
Sometimes when you know too much they try to put you down for it!
👏👏👏💯🙌
Yup.
Facts!!!
Exactly 💯 is well
Exactly why I believe I did not get the position, I have more experience and credentials then do that would have hired me, plus proven track record
Less than 3% … that’s the statistics of tenured black professors
Wow! In 2024... so much work to be done.
Look at other industries and organizations as well. The percentage is the same or worse.
This is very sad to see. I went to school with her. She was very sweet and would have never imagined this happening to her. I will forever remember her strolling around the party with her AKA sisters. So many memories.
I am a middle aged AM women and have seen this system used against Black people in academia and the work place. Same education as….enough to drive you insane. Black women are leading in the business sector and even here they are moving the goal post just because. Look how far this system has made its way to the continent of Mother Africa with it unjust behavior of Black people. If we don’t build and own our own, we do the next generation a disservice. Condolences to our Sister, her family and those who knew and loved her. RIP 🙏🏾♥️💐
Colonizer president of an HBCU 🤨 there's the problem. It's top down. He looks like a Grand Canyon university kind of snake oil salesman. 🤣
😂😂😂
Exactly...let's try that the other way around! It would be impossible! It negates the whole cultural foundation of the institution.
I doubt even if u put a black man in that position he will do any better, majority not all don't support black women
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Blacks kill each other more than white folks harm blacks
🤔. Wait. There's a white man as president of an HBCU!?!
Yep. As rice
I guess he was a DEI hire by them and naturally given the top post by THEM.
Y'all act like you are surprised.....blacks don't own much.... everything was taken from us remember....
The problems outlined in the report, are the same in corporate America.
These highly educated black women, are dealing with high ranking demons in these personalities and racist leaders all over the Nation! Lord cover their head in the day of battle! (Psalms 140:7-11)In Jesus Christ matchless name. Amen 🙏🏿 and Amen.
This is the absolute Truth! I have a doctoral degree and I am usually the "ONLY" Black person, and "ONLY" Black woman in the department! We deal with overt and covert racism, bullying, and targeting! The higher our education, the more competent we are, the more we are targeted! It is exhausting! We have worked hard, and earned the right to be in these positions, but it comes at a high price, our mental health!
It's not fair to call someone racist we know nothing about nor have ANY proof in writing etc to support this case. That's defamation. Innocent until proven guilty. If it was vice versa (of any other race in general), claiming someone is racist with no actual support would not be ok either.
@@LoveMimiCheri I see some great leaders who are black who are in my profession and they are thriving. Mental health is important no matter what race, culture, age, etc. I am usually the ONLY Russian in the companies I work at. Yet, that should not be a deterrent. There's also plenty cases where people avoid any conflict with the race and give passing grades (heard of it at riverside university), social services (have a friend who works there), etc. It happens. Most importantly, it feels like there is a lack of mental support and figuring out there is a way out vs. turning to suicide. It is awful she has turned to it. And having been close to it myself and using suicide line, I understand the battle, but it must be said that resources must be used too.
I'm black, went to HBCU- my mentor black and she took my work made it into curriculum and when I asked school for help they ignored me while making profit and I'm homeless. It is happening at an HBCU and the people behind this are in sororities and fraternities. I have an odd feeling she didn't commit suicide.for the reasons led to believe. My teacher trying to get me to do it to myself so she can continue to "be me".....
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@cyntheecynthee9958 no I.m 100% sure this was premeditated to push an agenda by her "line sister" who really don't like people and pushes abortions and LGBTQ on black women and Africans and is trafficking me. My grandmother AKA and my grandfather is Boule and I'm not on drugs or nothing so this person stalks me and with the help of my family calculates and premeditated situations that are disturbing. Yall cover yourselves especially as woman and pray for this world and your kids and please I'm a vaccine scientist please please don't invest in this abortion rhetoric-love yourself and share the love
Wow! Some of the black people on the job can be vile to their fellow black person
Well, she left a very detailed note in which she literally called out her oppressor by name and she made it clear who the accessories to the deeds were. I believe she committed suicide after everything else failed. She asked for FMLA and was denied. That in itself is criminal! The saddest post mortem issue is that the university is doing NOTHING to address mental health among staff and students even after this tragic loss. The president has been restored by his largely black cast of trustees and the faculty and staff are mute (i.e. probably afraid to speak out). Notice how the students are marching alone. Notice how there are no faculty or staff. If I'm the parent of a Lincoln student my child would be transferring. Why be at a place where blatant bullying and oppression will go unchecked? What message is this sending to our young Black men and women? Nope...pack up and get out of there! If they're going to let a white man run it, then let him deal with the attrition that's resulted from this incident.
@BSOG3 I understand but at same time I know how sororities work to push an agenda and she was a casualty to them. Also where her friends or sorors was at allowing this ...... I'll wait.....
Rest in peace, Queen 🙏🏾🙏🏾. It's sad that black women had to endure this type of treatment on any job.
RIP so devastated and unacceptable it’s institutional globally.
Speechless...only tears. RIP Dr. Bonnie.
Being bullied for having a higher education is a real thing! It doesn’t need to be a very high degree or education, just higher than the one abusing or attacking you. Mine came from my ex who was uneducated and very abusive and narcissistic. He literally told me about two weeks before graduation, I should drop out of school. Bizarre, I know, but true. I graduated, however, many women never do because of this type of a abuse. Some men can’t stand a woman with an education, she is seen as a threat to a weak or insecure man. This has been playing out all over our country and even the world for centuries. God made woman from a rib, not a foot. We are NOT beneath you. God Almighty gave us, hopes, dreams, ambition, and intelligence, for the same reason he gave it to men or other races: for it to be used. This is so sad.
While true for some, this kind of comment is not helpful in the larger picture. Unity is the greater good even as internalized oppression is being stamped out. Sorry for your pain! Let men and women help you to grieve it, release it and try not to pass it on.
You are right. It's like watching the idiocracy movie become a reality. Jesus came to set everyone free including women.
@@kusheran So, suffer the insufferable simply to avoid disquieting men, or exposing intra-diasporic issues. No, there has been enough time and opportunity to quietly address our "internal" issues; they have gotten worse not better. You offered no support, and simply admonished her...how selfish and obtuse. Why couldn't you simply stand with your sister, or move on? Needless harm under the guise of wisdom.
I agree with this. My manager tried her best to degrade and bully anyone under under her. She particularly targeted a colleague with a Masters and me also with a Masters. In my opinion, she had a problem with anyone with a higher education level than herself. I’m happy to say that eventually she was let go, but I regret that it took so long for her abusive, degrading behavior to be exposed.
The rib thing is propaganda.
I have colleagues who also work in Academia and when I asked about their experiences they were at a loss for words and implied that they deal with alot in that industry.
The last one hired is the easiest one to fire, and historically, Black women have been that person. This woman's death can't be seen only as an individual case. There is so much disdain for Black women in the American culture. The bizarre irony of a Black woman being fired by a white man from her post at an HBCU! We cannot "overcome" as individuals.
So well said !
This happened to me and all lot of African American black women and some men at DHHs. Most of them died from heart issues, from the harassment and retaliation!
It is absolute truth that you can’t mention men and definitely not BM in the same sentence talking about the oppression that BW face - the sisters reject that and they require the whole stage.
@@rayzorblack477we will all come together soon. We have no choice. There are issues rising with the Earth that will force every human being to focus on something higher than themselves.
@@TyraBanks-gn4wf Maybe you are correct. In the mean time we got this mess we must deal with. Choices, we all have them. Mines goes toward being a steward of my divinity. Stay up!
I am an immigrant from Germany. We always have to be strong. We can't be emotional. Our pain will not be considered! My black brothers and sisters fight for the rights of everyone in the world. My parents always told me that I have to work 3x harder to get there!
Rest in Power Candia-Bailey!
This is truly sad and very disheartening. To be driven to that point to take one's life. But at the same time, this beautiful woman came so far and she accomplished so much. Don't let anyone push you to the point that you just throw it all away. You keep fighting and when you can't fight anymore. You keep fighting even the more and even the harder for your place in this world. Don't throw it away.Don't let others push you to the point of giving up everything that you work so hard for God bless any and everyone who will read this.
Thank you for covering this story! It is very heartbreaking that Dr. Bonnie is no longer with us! As a person who has been bullied in the workplace, there needs to be a national spotlight on bullying in the workplace! There are only a few states that are attempting to address bullying in the workplace. On this matter, we are way behind some other countries when it comes to resources, navigation, and legal pathways to address bullying in the workplace. We must do better!
Your mental health is health! It's not easy integrating these historically white male institutions, you are not alone.
especially when most don't finish high school
Thank you ABC for making this important media. I didn't know about this. It showed up on my feed and I'm so glad it did. This is sad and hopefully a lesson.
I'm not trying to come off as a troll but we as African Americans bully the hell out of each other....especially in the workforce.... but some people aren't ready for that conversation. The crab in a barrel mentality is real.
You're not lying. The community is often a hellscape.
Yes! In academia women in general do not support each other. I worked at a university and honestly it was the men who were supportive and the women(in power and a culturally diverse group) who were bullies and not supportive at all.
Not a troll at all!! You spoke the truth and support what you said 💯 👏🏿
Correct.
It's funny how we will throw each other under the bus to please our non black bosses.
Vicarious Bullying is real. Y'all. Stay vigilant and aware.
Consider the source.
Stay united also. There is strength in unity.
I’m just so tired of this narrative for us. At this point, I’m ready to move to Africa and build something new. I know that comes with its own set of challenges, but I want my children to have a different experience
It is extremely hard to prove HR claims especially if the victim is no longer her. I believe she was violated at an HBCU which should have been a safe place for her. Unfortunately, the President was found innocent, but if he did harass her I hope he does not get one night of sleep until he acknowledges what he has done.
Please let’s be clear most times it’s black woman bullying other black woman also!! I loathe bullying and ppl need to be accountable.
Preach!
Even blk women are doin this to each other. This is sad, I’ve experienced this 5x from diff industries. It’s terrible. They try to paint a picture of us being angry, standoffish, and other things that aren’t true. I cannot be myself but a partial version in the workplace which is sad. I’ve been trying to change the stigma but we gotta come together to do so.
A female friend of the family was targeted by a new hire male manager who went above and beyond to make her uncomfortable. ( when that happens they have someone else they want in that role) She knew what time it was and found a new 600k position with a 100k sign on bonus and left her old position with a low 100k severance. The strides that were are going backwards intentionally.
Thanks for covering this, as this story has lived rent-free in my head since I heard about it. I am from Missouri so I feel connected to this university as the only HBCU there and I have friends that have graduated from LU. Dr. Bailey is also my sorority sister. How is he even the president anyway??? He went from AD to president??? Wow!!! Make it make sense.
I feel so bad for her! It’s definitely been times I felt like killing myself . I’m praying for peace for my life and people who have dealt with suicidal thoughts . 🙏🏾❤️
It's best to step away from that madness than life itself. It's not worth it. Seek TMH God for direction out of it. Love 💓 & Peace 🕊️, Sister.
I wanted to say Why didn’t she look for a new job. I know it sucks but you gotta put yourself first
@@Steph-lc7hy A lot of people don’t know when to cut ties they’re too focused on the moment. I literally was in her predicament, but it wasn’t until I left that job I started to feel better .
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Glad you did not,,Don't do it or they win again, put yo mind on things n people who really do love u, God is real lean n definitely on his strength
Dr Bailey, so sorry that you felt you had no where to turn too. We as your sisters, aunts, cousins, nieces, all let you down-for not building a solid structure that every Black women can run too for a reminder of your dignity, worth, strength and courage. May your light shine bright so it may guide all who are still struggling by shining this light on darkness. Your tormentor has not gotten away for each and every day he must live with this and his contribution to making a road hard to travel even harder. His mind will create his karma.😢😢😢
This is very real and not just in academia! I have my own story about not being heard!!
I wanted to work in academia and still do But I don’t think I’ll persue it Not just because of this but because academia is too hard. So many don’t get tenure and then what? You literally spend six years studying for this useless phd
Deflecting responsibility from the institution
It’s disheartening to hear such a tragic story. May God have mercy on her. I’m not racist, I’m just making an observation based on my experience and the experience of black woman that I know. It’s not only higher education, nor corporate America, it’s any job and any position in which a black women holds and there is mixed staffing and the leadership or administration is predominantly of a white majority. We as black women are constantly being subjected to criticism, harassment, being bullied, a deaf ear and lack of support not only from leadership or administrators who are white but from other black persons in the higher positions don’t want to rock the boat for fear of losing their own positions, which is disappointing and disgusting. And yes we’re expected remain strong, accept the treatment, excuse and help the poor white damsels who are stressed and having a hard time and lash out at you for no reason, remain silent and turn the other cheek. I’m too much like Malcolm to turn the other cheek. WE HAVE TO STAND STRONG TOGETHER SISTERS!!! SUPPORT the black-owned businesses and organizations. We can absolutely be diverse, but don’t ever get to a point where white people become the majority in your black founded organization nor step down and let them takeover for fear of closure due to lack of funding that you worked so hard to establish, because this ugly pattern will only be repeated. White people will never let us lead their establishments because of lack of funding, they’d rather burn it down and collect the insurance before they’d allow that to happen. So we have to learn to swallow our pride and close shop. Better yet we need to constantly educate our black communities on the importance of building our own establishments and supporting each other. MANY BLESSINGS AND POSITIVE VIBES TO ALL MY SISTERS AND BROTHERS!!!
They see white males as leaders not women, blacks, POCs, black women. So black owned businesses fill a void
So heartbreaking. She has been speaking about this for years
It's never easy for black women from the family to the job to academia to wall street,but through it all black women press on to be the best they can be on the job,family,and society God bless them and I love and thank them for all that they have done.
HOW DID SOMEONE LIKE HIM BECOME THE PRESIDENT OF AN HBCU????????
Networking.
Why is the president of an HBCU yt?
Same reason Rachel Dolezer was the chief of the NAACP.
# No Justice no Peace 💔🕊 Condolences to the family and friends. I'm so sorry. 😭
My 1st question is 1:25 whyyyy is there a white man, the university president of an HBCU anyway???!
May GOD BLESS her spirit. So sad. RIP QUEEN🙏🏽❤💞🙏🏽
May this woman rest in eternal peace
The family needs to file a lawsuit
Thank you for doing this documentary. Thank you for letting our voice be heard.❤
Even though I don't know her, we share the same name, Antoinette. Her torment and death disturb me greatly. I will be following this very sad story 😢💐. RIP Antoinette. May justice prevail 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Rest in peace Antoinette gone too soon 🕊️.
See when it’s black people in a struggle no other race marching with us. I hope black people note this when they’re marching and shouting free Palestine.
If it's not Palestine today it's somebody next year. And if you were to go to these people countries they would treat you like trash. It's all a deflection.
2020 showed all races marching for us and Palestinians support us too
@@taekim2970 the proof of the pudding is in the eating. Anyone can say or be anything they want on social media.
@@jahmehkanhorn1063 you're lost. You can say the same thing about black people
Exactly 💯
So sad to see the light go out on such a beautiful sista. Impactful stories like hers will hopefully change the trajectory on such a monumental topic concerning melanated professionals in the university academia branch.
I’ll never understand why the administration of hbcus look more like Moseley and less like Dr. Candida-Bailey.
Black women very seldom commit suicide.😢 May God’s Grace, Peace and Comfort strengthen Dr. Bailey’s loved ones who are still living.
The stats on who commits self deletions in the blk community are jarring - especially for BM. Pray the sister’s soul is at rest.
There are so many different forms of suicide and many of us are dying a little bit everyday.
@@shakratdosunmu5232 Yeah, like there are so many forms of DV and baby terms that a little of us is wasted away everyday. Right?
Thank you for this video.
As a black woman in the workplace I have been repeatedly bullied and harassed. Sadly, my dreams have dwindled due to the reality of working in these types of toxic environments.
Rest In Heavenly Peace🙏🤍🕊🙏🩷💚
How biaa the school investigation was and the fact that President is.still there speaks to how uncommitted this school.is to mental health
And to her!
Abuse in any organization is devastating 💔. Abuse should be investigated by and revealed like the #METOO movement.
She made academia a huge part of her identity. She didn’t need to delete herself over this
Glad i was able to see this. Fly High Dr. Bailey 🌹