racism
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Local governments begin to tackle systemic racism in online forum
The Greater Portland Council of Governments holds the first of several webinars for municipal leaders in an effort to promote of racial equity.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Labor unions, social justice organizations stage ‘Strike for Black Lives’ to highlight racism
Tens of thousands of fast food, ride-share, nursing home and airport workers in more than 25 cities are expected to walk off the job July 20 for about 8 minutes.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
One officer charged in George Floyd’s death wants his case dismissed
Thomas Lane's attorney, Earl Gray, painted an image of a rookie officer who trusted his senior officer after Floyd had been acting erratically.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Civil rights audit of Facebook finds ‘serious setbacks’ on hate speech, bias, misinformation
A 2-year audit recommends that Facebook build a ‘civil rights infrastructure’ into every aspect of the company.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Leonard Pitts: Karen’s got a gun, but she needs a book
Falsely equating racial justice uprisings with race war, some white Americans are losing their damn minds.
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PublishedJuly 8, 2020
Lewiston City Council approves resolution on police body cameras
The resolution was drafted in response to a letter from the police patrol union that requested the city fund body cameras.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
FBI investigates reported assault on Black man as hate crime
Vauhxx Booker was pinned against a tree by a group of white men who threatened to lynch him.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
Facebook CEO to meet with civil rights groups as hundreds of companies join ad boycott
Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg placed the meetings in the context of ongoing protests and calls to root out racism in the United States.
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PublishedJuly 7, 2020
Movement for Black Lives seeks sweeping changes in federal legislation
The BREATHE Act has won early support among some progressive lawmakers.
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PublishedJuly 6, 2020
USM staff and students call for more action to combat racism
University President Glenn Cummings says he was pleased to get recommendations from the faculty and staff, some of whom are hopeful that a meeting with the administration will lead to real change.
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