Thursday, 29 August 2019

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey Apologizes For Wearing Blackface During College Skit

Thursday Alabama Republican Gov. Kay Ivey apologized after a radio interview described her wearing blackface during a college skit in the 1960s. Here she is speaking at a news conference in Beauregard, Ala., March 4, 2019.

The Republican governor said Thursday she still doesn't recall the incident, but after a recording surfaced of her discussing the sketch with her then-fiance, Ivey admitted it must be true.

(Image credit: Vasha Hunt/AP)



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