Reverend Calls for Forgiveness, Mackey Defends Alabama's Diversity Ban

0:00From Birmingham, this is your March 13th update. At Thursday's Alabama Board of Education meeting, Reverend Candice Fraser from a Montgomery Church gave the opening prayer and called for forgiveness. Over racial injustices tied to state policies, she pointed to the removal of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, urging attendees to recognize shortcomings in education and embrace, differences as a strength. Alabama law now bans those programs in K through 12 schools and higher education, following a bill signed by Governor Kay Ivey. Ivey stressed that, while her administration supports the state's diversity, it won't fund what she calls a liberal push with taxpayer dollars against. Most Alabamians views. State Superintendent Eric Mackie pushed back, saying no apology is needed since the changes cleaned up language unanimously without harming schools. Special thanks to our sponsor for supporting this episode. If earbuds fall out when you sleep, this is for you. A pillow with built in sound, S-O-L-L-I,

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