This is to inform you that the vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University Missouri, Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey took her own life. Yes, you heard it right, in a heart-wrenching turn of events, the VP of student affairs at Lincoln University Missouri committed suicide. Since the news of Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey’s death broke out, people on the internet have been flooding tributes and condolences. But a widespread discussion over her motive for suicide also has started among them. Currently, the entire community of Lincoln University is trying to process the news of Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey’s demise. In the following section, we have shed light on the motive of her suicide. Stick with this page and go through the article till the end. Swipe down.
Lincoln University of Missouri Student Affairs VP Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey Died by Suicide
The deceased was the vice president of student affairs at Lincoln University of Missouri which is a historically Black college and university in Jefferson City, Missouri. The VP of HBCU, Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey, a black woman, was found dead on Monday. She died by suicide. Speaking of the motive of her suicide, it is believed that Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey decided to take her own life due to bullying at the university. Nevertheless, the president of Lincoln’s National Alumni Association, Sherman Bonds has been suspended.
According to alumni, the vice president of student affairs at the aforementioned university was the victim of racism and bullying. The racism was a factor in the death of Antoinette ‘Bonnie’ Candia-Bailey. The university’s board of curators is reportedly conducting a review of its president, John B. Moseley who is white. As per the reports, he “has volunteered to be placed on paid, administrative leave while that review is conducted,” An external body will investigate the matter.
Speaking of Candia-Bailey, from North Carolina A&T State University she earned a doctoral degree in leadership studies and from Michigan State University a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling and disability studies. From Lincoln University in Missouri, she had gained a bachelor’s degree in sociology. Demanding justice for Candia-Bailey, a post on Instagram reads “Rallying for justice and change! Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey’s tragic loss to suicide calls us to action. Join us in solidarity with Lincoln University of Missouri to demand accountability and stand against the silence surrounding mental health and bullying.” Stay tuned to this website for more details and further updates.