racism
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PublishedApril 8, 2021
Insight: Anti-Asian violence is nothing new in Maine
Since arriving in America, people of Asian descent have been a target of discrimination, harassment and violence, even here in Maine.
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PublishedApril 7, 2021
Leonard Pitts: Chauvin trial cannot vindicate America
If – if – the white former police officer is convicted, it will be no inspiring affirmation of national values, but the bare minimum common humanity demands.
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PublishedApril 6, 2021
Maine Voices: Helping harassed Asian Americans doesn’t require confrontation
The 5 D’s of Upstander Intervention – Delegate, Distract, Delay, Document and Direct – can be practiced before you need them.
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PublishedApril 6, 2021
Commentary: Closer look at data shows startling health disparities among Asian Americans
Care providers and public health stakeholders must reach out to vaccinate vulnerable Asian American populations: the low-income and those with limited English proficiency.
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PublishedApril 4, 2021
Commentary: Don’t use generations long gone to judge character of our neighbors today
If the Portland Regional Chamber of the 1920s colluded with the KKK, that was wrong. But today’s Chamber is committed to advancing racial equity and justice, its board chair says.
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PublishedApril 3, 2021
Confederate symbols prove difficult to remove in many states
There are over 2,000 of them – from monuments to building names – in public spaces nationwide.
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PublishedApril 3, 2021
Chauvin’s trial leaves many Black viewers emotionally taxed
They have an underlying dread that it could yield yet another devastating disappointment.
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PublishedApril 1, 2021
New South Portland parents group aims to address racism
The new coalition plans to attend school board meetings and offer comment when necessary regarding racial sensitivity issues.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Suspect in attack on Asian American woman in New York City is arrested
Police say Brandon Elliot, who was was convicted of killing his mother nearly 2 decades ago, faces assault and hate crime charges.
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PublishedMarch 31, 2021
Police video shows Floyd struggle, then takedown
The video was part of a mountain of footage and testimony at former Officer Derek Chauvin's murder trial that showed how the Black man's alleged attempt to pass a phony $20 bill last May escalated into tragedy.
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