Gov. Kay Ivey’s Black History Month proclamation 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, it was copypasta.
But Ivey has made significant contributions to the teaching of Black history, beginning in March, 2024…