In a tragic turn of events, the Vice President of Student Affairs at Lincoln University, Dr. Antoinette Bonnie Candia-Bailey, took her own life on January 8, leading to outrage from alumni across the country who are now demanding the resignation of President Dr. John Moseley and the Board of Curators.

Recently obtained documents, written by Candia-Bailey on the same day of her passing, shed light on the mental toll she had been enduring. In the documents, she explicitly accused President Moseley of causing "enough harm and mental damage." This revelation has left many wondering if her tragic ending could have been prevented.

Friends and colleagues remember Candia-Bailey as a loving and generous individual who radiated positivity. However, after assuming her role as Vice President in May of 2023, they noticed a change in her demeanor. Even though she would still smile, they sensed that something was off and different.

Allegations of mistreatment and neglect by Moseley towards Candia-Bailey surfaced through several emails, which were shared with KRCG. The emails revealed her requests for Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) and protection under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Candia-Bailey expressed that her relationship with Moseley had deteriorated due to her severe depression and anxiety.

Furthermore, it was disclosed that when she raised concerns about her treatment to the Board of Curators, her complaints were met with a response stating that the board does not involve itself in personnel matters and would not take further action on the issue.

Candia-Bailey also detailed her experiences of intentional harassment and bullying and alleged that Moseley ignored her pleas for assistance, either by failing to respond to emails or evading the topic during face-to-face conversations.

The last conversation Candia-Bailey had with her close friend, Monica Graham, occurred just hours before her tragic passing. Graham couldn't believe the news and immediately tried calling her, but there was no response. The confirmation of her friend's death was a devastating blow, leaving Graham in shock and seeking medical attention.

Following these distressing revelations, Graham, along with Shaunice Hill, another close friend, the LU Alumni Association, and current students, have taken to social media, leading a campaign for President Moseley's resignation. Their message emphasizes the importance of seeking help, even for individuals who appear strong.

In her final email to Moseley, Candia-Bailey explicitly requested that only select members of her sorority handle her belongings, urging administration representatives to communicate solely with her family. She explicitly stated that Moseley's contact was not permitted, citing the harm and mental damage he had allegedly caused her.

While KRCG reached out to Lincoln University's administration for comment, they declined to provide a statement at this time. Nevertheless, the Board of Curators has scheduled a meeting for Friday at 3 p.m. with a partially open session agenda, indicating that the situation will be addressed internally.