Governor Ivey Issues Statement Regarding Incident in Talladega
MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey issued the following statement in regards to an incident at Talladega on June 21, 2020.
“I am shocked and appalled to hear of yesterday’s vile act against Bubba Wallace in Talladega -there is no place for this disgusting display of hatred in our state. Racism and threats of this nature will not be condoned nor tolerated, and I commit to assisting in any way possible to ensure that the person responsible for this is caught and punished. While the important conversation of racial reconciliation is ongoing all over our country, it is clear there is much work to do. Bubba Wallace is one of us; he is a native of Mobile and on behalf of all Alabamians, I apologize to Bubba Wallace as well as to his family and friends for the hurt this has caused and regret the mark this leaves on our state. I ask the NASCAR family to rally around Bubba and his team as they compete today and I know that there are more people who are wishing him well today than ever before.”
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Too bad she didn't use her power as Governor to refuse to sign the bill preserving all of the confederate monuments across the state. They may be as hateful to African-American Alabama residents as was the NASCAR noose.
And where has she been during all of the protests and Black Lives Matter demonstrations???? Absent any comment of support, should we presume she disagrees? Does she think "all lives" matter?
P.S. Today's Montgomery Advertiser Headline:
“I am shocked and appalled to hear of yesterday’s vile act against Bubba Wallace in Talladega -there is no place for this disgusting display of hatred in our state. Racism and threats of this nature will not be condoned nor tolerated, and I commit to assisting in any way possible to ensure that the person responsible for this is caught and punished. While the important conversation of racial reconciliation is ongoing all over our country, it is clear there is much work to do. Bubba Wallace is one of us; he is a native of Mobile and on behalf of all Alabamians, I apologize to Bubba Wallace as well as to his family and friends for the hurt this has caused and regret the mark this leaves on our state. I ask the NASCAR family to rally around Bubba and his team as they compete today and I know that there are more people who are wishing him well today than ever before.”
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Too bad she didn't use her power as Governor to refuse to sign the bill preserving all of the confederate monuments across the state. They may be as hateful to African-American Alabama residents as was the NASCAR noose.
And where has she been during all of the protests and Black Lives Matter demonstrations???? Absent any comment of support, should we presume she disagrees? Does she think "all lives" matter?
Governor: do you agree that black lives matter? What have you done to show that approval?
Governor: do you regret signing the confederate monument protection bill into law?
Governor: CNN reports that 40% of black-owned businesses are on the brink of failure. Any thoughts? Any actions?
Governor: why have you not held a news conference in so many weeks?
P.S. Today's Montgomery Advertiser Headline:
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey apologizes to Bubba Wallace after noose found in driver's garage
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