racism
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Maine lawmakers urge colleagues to prioritize bills aimed at ending systemic racism
Reps. Rachel Talbot Ross and Craig Hickman want the Legislature to act quickly on bills held over from the March adjournment that would address racial disparity and discrimination.
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PublishedJuly 2, 2020
Our View: Portland weighs complex issue of school safety
The Board of Education's 7-2 votes to end its contract for school-based police in response to community concerns.
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
Trump says painting ‘Black Lives Matter’ on Fifth Avenue would be ‘a symbol of hate’
New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, who ordered the tribute last week, calls the president's comments on Twitter ‘the definition of racism.’
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Attorney for George Floyd’s family preparing federal civil rights lawsuit
Ben Crump has won more than 200 police brutality lawsuits and represents the families of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbury in addition to Floyd’s.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Lewiston to consider body cameras for police following talks between mayor and police union
Mayor Mark Cayer met with the police patrol union Monday regarding the City Council's resolution condemning racial profiling.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Delaware to remove whipping post display from state grounds
People of all races were subject to the lashings, but a book by one expert said more than 60 percent of those beaten between 1900 and 1945 were Black.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Portland mayor proposes committee to address systemic racism
Two councilors, meanwhile, continue their call for an independent look at police response to a June 1 Black Lives Matter protest.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Portland mayor supports painting Black Lives Matter mural on Congress Street
Mayor Kate Snyder presents the citizen-driven proposal at a City Council workshop and says specifics will be outlined at the council's meeting July 13.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Racial equity webinar series planned for municipal leaders
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