TO THE CHAPTER INVISIBLE
Jackson P. Bailey 2003-2025 Student T he Prairie View A&M University Chapter, the Zeta Beta of Kappa
authored two books on his efforts to transform educa- tion via the Socratic method of teaching, Engineering The Paideia Program and A Covenant for Change . He also wrote Beyond This Place There Be Dragons , a primer on the probation process in the Chicago Public Schools and the use of the Socratic Method to improve impacted schools. His final book was a more personal one, “Memories of Bronzeville”, which chron- icled his childhood in that historic neighborhood. Brazil was a fixture for decades on the tennis courts adjacent to DuSable Lake Shore Drive in Hyde Park, where he resided for nearly 50 years. Longtime Chicago (IL) Alumni member and Life Member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Brother Robert D. Brazil was preceded in death by his parents; his sisters Elaine Brazil and Lillian Griffin; and his brother James Bowman, Sr. He is survived by survived by daughter Patrice Brazil; son Alan Brazil (Adrienne) Brazil (Beta 1987); grand- daughters Eryn Brazil and Ryann Brazil; his sister, Vera Green; long time partner, Lynnette Fu; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. ♦
University respectively. The defensive lineman joined the Panthers in the 2023 season. He didn’t appear in any games at Prairie View The Southwestern Province of Kappa Alpha Psi initiated Bailey into the Fraternity via the Zeta Beta Chapter in March of 2024. Other campus activities of Bailey were memberships in the Boxing Club, IGNITE, and BLACK, and served as Treasurer of Lifted with Love Inc. He was devoted to ser- vice and community uplift. He had a passion for shar- ing the love of Christ and lived by the words: “God got me.” No matter the chal- lenge, he carried himself with strength, humility, and light. Jackson’s magnetic energy and generous heart made him a beacon in every room he entered. Brother Jackson P. Bailey is preceded in death by his grandparents Audrey and Ellis Levine, Margaret and Jimmy Rigsby. He survived by his loving parents, Debbie
“Jackson joined the foot- ball team for the 2023–24 season. Although he did not appear in any official games, his presence and energy were felt deeply within the locker room and across campus. A proud member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. – Zeta Beta Chapter, Jackson exemplified brotherhood, resilience, and purpose. He chose Prairie View A&M to be closer to home, and in doing so, became an unforgettable part of our campus family. Though his time at PVAMU was brief, the impact he made will resonate for years to come. We honor and remember Jackson “Jacks’ Bailey not only for his potential and promise but for the way he lived—with purpose, humor, humility and heart.” - Prairie View A&M University Athletic Department
Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., mourns the passing of Jack- son P. Bailey who entered the Chapter Invisible on June 9, 2025 at age 22. Jackson Phillip Bailey was born on January 6, 2003, to Debbie Ford Bailey and Byron Bailey in Dallas, TX. He attended Desoto (TX) High School before graduating from Red Oak (TX) High School. In high school, he earned 5A Div. All-State honors as a senior after recording 64 tackles (four for loss), four inter- ceptions, two defensive touchdowns, and recovered three fumbles in 2020. Bailey began his collegiate career at Arizona, where he redshirted, and then he transferred to Louisi- ana-Monroe for a season before going to Prairie View A&M. Jackson attended college and played football at the University of Arizona, the University of Louisi- ana at Monroe (ULM), and Prairie View A&M
Bailey (Colangelo Tolbert II) and Kebron
Lampkin (Whitney Lamp- kin); and a host of extended family, Zeta Beta brothers, teammates, and friends. ♦
Ford Bailey and Byron Bailey; siblings, Taylor
SUMMER 2025 ♦ THE JOURNAL 89
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