The report’s authors say that without policy intervention or other efforts to improve wealth-accumulating conditions of Black Americans, ‘wealth convergence is not only a distant scenario, but an impossible one.’
June 2022
Posted inNation & World
Russia claims advances in Ukraine amid fierce fighting
After abandoning its bungled attempt to storm Kyiv two months ago, Russia declared that taking the entire Donbas is its main objective.
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Posted inAmerican Journal
We Love to Eat: June 9
Free community meal – Wednesday, June 15, 5-6 p.m., Westbrook Community Center, 426 Bridge St., Westbrook. Sponsored by Trinity Lutheran Church and Wayside Food Services. COVID precautions are still being taken such as wearing masks except while eating and spaced seating.
Posted inSports
Sports Digest: Derby winner Rich Strike morning line 3rd choice in Belmont
Triple Crown newcomer We the People is installed as the favorite.
Posted inBusiness, Nation & World
U.S. watchdog warns unemployment benefits are at ‘high risk’ of fraud, abuse
The warning came amid new reports on challenges facing the country’s jobless aid programs.
Posted inSports, Varsity Maine
Tuesday’s boys’ high school roundup: Freeport ekes out 2-1 win over Gray-New Gloucester in extra innings
Baseball: The third-seeded Falcons survive a scare from the 14th-seeded Patriots in a Class B South prelim game.
Posted inForecaster Sports
Southern: Title time has arrived
Spring sports postseason brings triumph, with more to come.
Posted inNation & World, Politics
Proud Boys documentarian to be among first Jan. 6 witnesses
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection will hold its first public hearing during prime time on Thursday.
Posted inSports
Golf notebook: Woods withdraws from U.S. Open; Dustin Johnson leaves PGA Tour
Tiger Woods says his injured leg needs recovery time, while Dustin Johnson leaves the PGA to play in the new Saudi-backed league.
Posted inLocal & State
State settles prison guard’s gender harassment claim for $395,000
The woman filed a federal lawsuit alleging she was a frequent recipient of unwanted sexual overtures from male co-workers.