James Conyers, longtime professor and director of UH s African American Studies program, dies at 59
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James “Jim” L. Conyers, scholar, professor, and director of University of Houston’s African American Studies program, died Monday at age 59.University of Houston
James “Jim” Conyers, a scholar, professor and longtime director of the University of Houston’s African American studies program, died Monday at age 59.
The cause of death has not been reported, according to a UH spokesman.
“While our community is mourning the loss, we have been blessed to know such an impactful activist and scholar,” Dr. Daniel P. O’Connor, interim dean of the college of liberal arts and social sciences, said in a written statement.
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