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Good morning and welcome to the Morning Show podcast.

My name is Anthony.

I'm Carla Marie, and today is Thursday, March 21st, 2024.

The Core 4. The four headlines you need to know. Yesterday, Alabama's governor followed

Florida's footsteps and signed a bill that prohibits diversity, equity, and inclusion lessons

at public schools and universities. The law prohibits school boards and universities from maintaining

an office or department that promotes DEI, which means we'll likely see a loss of jobs the same

way we did when Florida passed the same law. It also bars students, employees, and contractors

from being required to attend any DEI training or

orientation. This bill has been met with a lot of opposition. Birmingham, Alabama's mayor said,

quote, I have no problem organizing black parents and athletes to attend other institutions

outside of the state where diversity and inclusion are

prioritized.

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He encouraged students to go where they feel welcome, even if it means outside of Alabama.

The law will go in effect on October 1st.

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