According to WSFA 12 News, black lawmakers are questioning a Confederate college loan program set up back in 1955 with a $20,000 appropriation by the Alabama legislature.
Each year, the Stonewall Jackson memorial Fund awards a $1000 loan was to a student attending college. This year, it was raised to $2000.
State Representative Alvin Holmes says the state shouldn't be spending money on any Confederate leader who fought to maintain slavery.
So, Will This Attack on Any and All Things Confederate Ever Cease? --Old B-Runner
The Battle of Fort Fisher, N.C.
