The Alabama Department of Archives and History sparked some backlash from lawmakers after hosting an LGBTQ+ event Thursday.
ADAH announced the “Invisible No More: Alabama’s LGBTQ+ History” event on Twitter Wednesday.
Join us tomorrow for the next installment in our Food For Thought lunchtime lecture series! In this presentation, Dr. Maigen Sullivan of the Invisible Histories Project (IHP) will discuss Alabama’s LGBTQ+ history. pic.twitter.com/juu23hPsmu
— Alabama Department of Archives and History (@AlabamaArchives) June 14, 2023
According to the department’s website, the presentation by Dr. Maigen Sullivan of the Invisible Histories Project discussed “Alabama’s LGBTQ+ history, focusing on lesser-known individuals, locations, and occurrences that have played a significant role in shaping the cultural landscape of our state.”
State Sen. Sam Givhan reacted to the event during a Thursday appearance on WVNN’s “The Dale Jackson Show.”
“It’s more of an activist agenda,” Givhan (R-Huntsville) said, “and an apologize for Alabama deal, and a ‘we hate Alabama, and we’re sorry we’re but we’re here and we want to tell you how sorry we are.’
“Give me a break.”
The senator believes what the ADAH is teaching is more than just the facts of history.
“You can teach the history without putting a political spin on it, and they’re putting a spin on it, ” he said. “So I expect you’re going to see a heightened interest in the Archives next session.”
Givhan made it clear he doesn’t put up with state government agencies abusing their powers.
“It’s kind of like the Department of Public Health,” he said. “They just showed their true colors.”
Gov. Kay Ivey is on ADAH’s Board of Trustees along with two members from each congressional district.
Yaffee is a contributing writer to Yellowhammer News and hosts “The Yaffee Program” weekdays 9-11 a.m. on WVNN. You can follow him on Twitter @Yaffee
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