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University History

Reasons for Naming

First African American dean at the University of South Carolina
Helped found African American studies program in 1971
Established black fraternity chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha on campus
Documented and preserved local and nationwide civil rights history
The South Caroliniana Library holds his papers

Willie Lloyd Harriford Jr. (1935-2018)

By Melissa DeVelvis

Harriford was born in Kansas City, Kansas, on January 19, 1935, to Willie Harriford Sr. and Thelma Harriford. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Kansas in 1956. In 1957, Harriford became the first black archivist to work for a former president at the Harry S. Truman Library in Independence, Missouri. Shortly after beginning this position, he served in the United States Army in Taiwan from September 1958 to August 1959. He served in the 2nd Missile Battalion of the 71st Artillery and its supporting units, specifically the 178th Ordinance Detachment.

Harriford returned to the Truman Library in 1959, and he was promoted to supervisor for the Audio-Vi

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Willie Lloyd, the flamboyant West Side gang leader who survived assassination attempts, did time for murdering a police officer and lectured on gang life at DePaul University after professing he retired, was shot multiple times and critically wounded Wednesday morning, police said.

Police believe Lloyd, 52, never really abandoned his role as a leader of the Vice Lords. He was gunned down as he got out of his van at about 9:40 a.m. at 3600 W. Jackson Blvd., on the corner of Garfield Park. Police sources said they believed he was shot as he was meeting with gang members, possibly in a set-up.

Three small foil packets of suspected drugs were found next to his body, police said.

But an acquaintance, who said Lloyd truly had left behind gang life, said Lloyd was gunned down after arriving at the park to walk his dogs. Police spokesman David Bayless said he did not know whether Lloyd had dogs with him when he was shot.

Lloyd was shot in the neck and as he underwent hours of surgery Wednesday at Mt. Sinai Hospital Medical Center, police and acquaintances told very different versions

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Willie Lloyd Biography, Life, Interesting Facts

Willie Lloyd rose to fame as the leader of The Almighty Vice Lord Nation, one of Chicago’s most notorious street gangs. Currently, he withdrew from his involvement with the group and has taken to becoming an advocate of peace.

Early Life and Background

A native of Chicago, Illinois,Willie Lloyd grew up without any parents or guardian to supervise him hence his initial involvement. At the age of 12, he joined the Unknown Vice Lords, a local gang prominent during the 1960s.

As it turns out, Lloyd has a knack for being a leader as evident within the group. Two years after joining the gang, word has gone around that his recruiting skills led to 1,000 followers, which ultimately expanded the group. He was only 14 at the time.

Life Served in the Almighty Vice Lord Nation

Willie Lloyd landed himself in jail for the first time in 1971 when he, along with three other Vice Lord members, rented a motel in Davenport, Iowa and proceeded to break into the other hotel rooms. Lloyd and the gang robbed the tenants a