Alabama Senate seeks amendment in racial laws

The Alabama Senate approved a measure that would eliminate all mentions of race from the state constitution.The legislation passed in a 22-9 vote, with all Republicans voting in favour after an all-night session. The proposed amendment would eliminate language that calls for separate schools for black and white students and poll taxes, the latter generally viewed as instituted to keep black residents away from voting. Even though federal laws nullify these old wordings but it remains a black eye on the state of Alabama.The proposed amendment will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration. If signed by the governor, it must go to voters for approval.