Morris Brown College’s Board of Trustees removed President Kevin James effective immediately, naming trustee Nzinga Shaw as interim leader. The board offered no public explanation; James said the termination came without cause despite a recent positive evaluation and noted the move is 'troubling' because the college faces an imminent accreditation‑reaffirmation review. Under James the HBCU regained accreditation after nearly two decades and expanded enrollment from about 20 students to more than 540, restoring access to federal financial aid. The sudden leadership change ahead of a reaccreditation review raises questions about internal governance, institutional stability and the message sent to accreditors and funders. Trusteeship, clarity of cause and transition planning will be central as Morris Brown prepares for the accreditation visit; faculty, alumni and federal officials are watching for documentation that demonstrates continuity of mission and compliance.