How Alabama gives us a never-ending lesson in Black history

By: Brian Lyman

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 9, 2026

Words: 859

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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Gov. Kay Ivey’s Black History Month proclamation last week noted the contributions of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. It celebrated the resilience of Black Alabamians. And it praised Rosa Parks, George Washington Carver and Condoleezza Rice.

If it sounded familiar, that’s because it was almost word-for-word the proclamation Ivey issued for Black History Month in 2025. And 2024. This year’s version removed a mention of Rice serving on a state board. Otherwise, …

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