Ordinary folks are finally seeing what Black people have experienced in this country.
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Westbrook councilors call for deeper dive into racial bias in PD
A new study shows the Westbrook Police Department’s use of force incidents in 2019 disproportionately involved Black people.
Commentary: I’m young and Black. Barack Obama is not my hero
His politics have always been those of a cautious centrist.
Bath adopts statement against discrimination
Council criticized for not including people of color in drafting of statement
Fatal shooting of Black teen roils liberal town in Oregon
A white man fired a single shot into Aidan Ellison’s chest after complaining that he was playing loud music.
Third Breonna Taylor grand juror says police ‘got slap on the wrist’
Two others said the 12-member panel was not given the option to consider charges against the officers who fatally shot Taylor in March.
Letter: Police need to address racial slur in Yarmouth
We are members of the Black Student Alliance at Yarmouth High School. Our goal is to bring awareness to topics that African Americans and Black people face by having safe discussions about ways to eliminate racism, prejudice, inequality, discrimination and more. We represent and amplify our Black students’ voices and concerns on topics, especially those […]
Georgia man who fatally shot Ahmaud Arbery previously wrote racist messages, prosecutors say
The revelations add to allegations that the McMichaels’ racism contributed to the fatal shooting of Arbery.
The Wrap: A reopening, a closing and a pivot
Speckled Ax plans a new coffee roastery, Cong Tu Bot reopens a wee bit, and MOFGA opens a holiday shop in Freeport.
Beside Table: ‘How to be an Antiracist” speaks to our times
Ibram X. Kendi writes personally and with a broad sweep.