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Howard Bailey Paved the Way at WKU | Bowling Green News
Howard Bailey, a towering figure in Bowling Green and Western Kentucky University, passed away leaving behind a legacy of courage, mentorship, and transformative change. As a civil rights leader and NAACP pillar, he broke barriers as the first Black student at WKU, founded its first Black fraternity, and became its first Black male residence hall assistant. Rising through the ranks to serve as vice president of student affairs for over four decades, he championed education as a tool for empowerment, mentoring generations while earning his place in WKU’s Hall of Distinguished Alumni. His life…
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