@Atlanta68 I don’t really feel as though black people going to a school = progressive school or progressive politics. I mean just last spring there was the whole scandal with student senators blocking a bill that would integrate Greek life at UA. Another thing is that politics, in Alabama and elsewhere in the USA, are overwhelmingly controlled by old white rich men. Of course “racism goes both ways” in that there are people of all races with prejudices, but whining about a few prejudiced black politicians serves what purpose exactly? Who still wields the vast majority of the power in the government of Alabama? (hint: white people). With reference to that article you linked: the first couple comments should speak for themselves (the first guy said that back people have destroyed everything political and that their history reflects their failure. he also sported a confederate flag in his profile photo). That article appeals to racist old crusty white people. Another comment spoke about “gays, blacks, feminists and unions” with a tone that you just know this guy can’t stand “gays, blacks, feminists and unions”. I’m not so sure that you want to align yourself with that sort of a viewpoint if you want to have much credibility.
Otherwise, thank you to all for the information about Alabama and the scholarship!!!