If diversity isn't important to some Southern colleges and universities, maybe Black sports stars should play for schools that appreciate diversity, equity and inclusion.
William Boyd was clear on Thursday: Gregory Gunn’s family and friends did not want to see the man convicted in his death released from prison. “My reaction was, why did Steve Marshall come in and take the case from the District Attorney (Daryl) Bailey?” said Boyd, a friend of Gunn’s and spokesman for the family […] The post Family of Gregory Gunn, Montgomery legislators criticize AG’s plea deal with ex-cop appeared first on Alabama Reflector.
The Alabama Senate Thursday approved a bill that would ban the public funding of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and leave teachers or employees who use “divisive concepts” subject to potential termination. The 26-7 party line vote came after an hours-long filibuster from Democratic senators, who managed to get amendments on the bill. SB […] The post ‘Divisive concepts,’ anti-DEI bill passes Alabama Senate appeared first on Alabama Reflector.