"Alabama Mayor's Silence as Anti-DEI Bill Signed Sparks Controversy"

Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin remained silent as Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill banning diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at public schools, universities, and state agencies, despite Woodfin previously stating that he would advise Black athletes and parents to seek education elsewhere if the bill passed. The legislation limits teaching "divisive concepts" about race and gender at public colleges and universities and requires transgender students to use the bathroom that aligns with their biological sex, with DEI programs and discussions still allowed on campuses as long as they do not use state funds.