racism

Published
June 7, 2020

The Maine Millennial: Under the shelter of white privilege

You don't have to be prejudiced to benefit from a system of white supremacy, whether you recognize it or not.
Published
June 7, 2020

‘My biggest fear with my boys is when they’re out’

As Maine and the nation confront the injustice of systemic racism and police violence, parents raising children of color are having hard conversations. We asked some mothers and fathers: What are you telling your children?
Published
June 6, 2020

About 400 people march peacefully at Sanford protest

The demonstration at Gowen Park features black Mainers telling emotional stories about how racism has affected their lives.
Published
June 5, 2020

The Latest: Seattle mayor to ban tear gas for next 30 days amid protests
Published
June 5, 2020

Protests shift to memorializing Floyd amid push for change

The tenor of the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd at the hands of police is shifting from explosive anger to conversations about what it will take to turn things around.

Published
June 4, 2020

Sen. Collins and her challengers outline ideas to address racial injustice

Collins points to 5 areas where the Senate can work to address racial disparities, while her challengers offer their ideas for action that can come out of nationwide protests.
Published
June 4, 2020

Shooter used racist slur as Ahmaud Arbery lay dying, investigator says

The inflammatory revelation comes amid a week of angry nationwide protests over law enforcement biases against black victims.
Published
June 4, 2020

`Get your knee off our necks!’: Minneapolis mourns George Floyd

The service unfolded at a sanctuary at North Central University as a judge set bail for three fired police officers charged with aiding and abetting murder in the black man's death.
Published
June 4, 2020

The Latest: Emotions run high as anti-lynching bill stalls in Senate
Published
June 3, 2020

Obama steps out as nation confronts confluence of crises

The former president holds a virtual town hall event in the midst of the pandemic and protests over race and police brutality.