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Opinion: Maxwell’s opinions misrepresented
Tuscaloosa News – June 6
…as an African-American communication educator with more than 35 years of experience at both majority white and historically black institutions…From Jones’ report I gathered that Maxwell had hoped to fulfill his “dream" of teaching at an HBCU (Historically Black Colleges and Universities)… Marsha Houston, Ph.D., is professor of Communication Studies at the University of Alabama.

Byrne focusing on current position, not governor's race
Decatur Daily – June 6
…is a graduate of Duke University and The University of Alabama School of Law…