Howard Law School Professor Among Dead in American Airlines Tragedy

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As more details roll out we are learning more about the lives that were lost on the American Airlines flight that collided with a military helicopter.  No one survived the crash and authorities are gathering details to assemble what happened.  Howard University and Howard Law University announced on their social media that one of their beloved professors Kiah Duggins was among the victims of this tragedy.

It is with profound sadness that the Howard University School of Law and the broader Howard University community have learned of the passing of Professor Kiah Duggins, who was among those lost in the the mid-air plane collision at Reagan National Airport.

Duggins was a civil rights lawyer dedicating her expertise to fighting unconstitutional policing and more.  She was getting ready to teach at Howard Law in the fall.  Duggins served at the Civil Rights Corps.  She also worked with ACLU of Northern California and Neufeld, Scheck & Brustin LLC.  Duggins earned her bachelor’s degree from Wichita State University and was graduate of Harvard Law School.

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In addition to the social media posts Howard University sent an email to students and faculty sharing the news:

Our Howard family is deeply shaken by this loss.  Our hearts are heavy as we grieve this devastating loss alongside her family, friends, students, and collegues.  We extend our deepest condolences to her family and loved ones, and all the familes and individuals who have suffered unimaginable loss as a result of this devastating incident.

Howard has offered counseling services to their students and employees during this time of grief.

President Trump addressed the press at the White House on Thursday, Trump initially expressed condolences before quickly pivoting to blame Democrats and DEI policies within the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). He explained his belief that the FAA prioritizes diversity over competency, insinuating that disabled individuals are being hired for roles they cannot handle.

President Donald Trump has sparked outrage by suggesting that diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) hiring practices—put in place and upheld by former administrations—”could have been” to blame. His suggestions, although stated without any supporting evidence, come at a time when the nation is grieving and searching for answers.

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