MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WTVY) – Governor Kay Ivey announced on social media on Wednesday that she has signed a proclamation declaring October as HBCU Month in the state of Alabama.
“Our 14 HBCUs are a cornerstone of excellence, shaping leaders who strengthen our state and nation,” Ivey said. “Alabama is proud to celebrate their legacy and support the students who call these institutions home.”
HBCU Month celebrates the state’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities and “promotes higher education through increased public awareness of the celebration of the tremendous economic, cultural, and social impact of HBCUs in our state,” according to the proclamation…