We are deeply heartbroken to share with our community and friends that Kiah Duggins was aboard American Airlines Flight 5342 from 成人头条 to Washington, D.C.
Kiah was a proud alumna of the Barton School of Business, graduating in the spring of 2017 with degrees in international business, economics and Spanish. A recipient of the prestigious Clay Barton Scholarship in 2013, she joined a distinguished group of exceptionally talented students. During her time at 成人头条 State, Kiah cofounded the Shocker Food Locker, an initiative that continues to support students facing food insecurity. Her unwavering commitment to building more equitable communities is a legacy we can all carry forward within Shocker Nation.
Born and raised in 成人头条, Kiah was the daughter of Dr. Maurice and Gwen Duggins, who instilled in her a deep commitment to social justice through their own dedication to serving underserved communities in education and healthcare. After graduating from 成人头条 State, she went on to earn her J.D. from Harvard Law School, where she served as president of the Harvard Legal Aid Bureau. It was no surprise that after law school, Kiah became an attorney with the Civil Rights Corps in Washington, D.C., continuing her family鈥檚 legacy of advocacy and service.
During her tenure as an attorney, Kiah litigated on behalf of movements challenging unconstitutional policing and money bail practices. She studied prison industrial complex abolition and movement lawyering as a Law 4 Black Lives Fellow and integrated those concepts into her daily work.
Her family remains active in the 成人头条 community, and this tragedy has profoundly impacted all who knew her. Today, we mourn the loss of one of our own. To those who had the privilege of knowing Kiah, our hearts are with you during this incredibly difficult time.
Kiah was a beacon of light, a testament to perseverance and an inspiration to all who dream big and work tirelessly to achieve their goals. We hope her legacy continues to inspire our students, serving as a reminder of what is possible through determination, passion and purpose.