Leroy Walker said that alleged looting by “dark-colored people” in the South reflects badly on John Jenkins, former mayor of both Lewiston and Auburn who died last year.
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Posted inSports
Women to swim, bike and run for cancer cure in virtual triathlon
Hundreds of women are set to compete in Tri for a Cure, which has adopted a virtual format for the second straight year.
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Posted inNation & World
So much buzz, but what is critical race theory?
Simply put, critical race theory is a way of thinking about America’s history through the lens of racism.
Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem
A study by the Brookings Institution reports Federal bank directors ‘are overwhelmingly white’ and ‘overwhelmingly male.’
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Boston turns historic page with Kim Janey, city’s first female and first Black mayor
Fellow Democrat Marty Walsh resigned Monday to become President Joe Biden’s labor secretary.
Posted inLocal & State, News, Schools and Education
Bates College suspends security officer after complaints of mishandling incident
The officer, a 25-year veteran, also told students that Black students ‘get way with a lot more’ because security is afraid to deal with them.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial impact should be part of Maine’s legislative process
A ‘color-blind’ approach to lawmaking just sustains existing inequality. Lawmakers should have their eyes wide open.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Justice Dept. drops Yale admissions discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit against Yale University that alleged the Ivy League school was illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.
Posted inNation & World
Biden moves to advance racial equity, including ending privately run federal prisons
The president will also direct the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take steps necessary to promote equitable housing policy.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Mainers reflect on Dr. King’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech
We asked eight Mainers to read parts of Dr. King’s immortal “I Have a Dream” speech, and share their thoughts on how his words resonate with them today.