Donald Trump says he wants to let police loose in cities. Kamala Harris and the Biden administration have embraced federal oversight and accountability efforts.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Portland councilors split over pace of progress in city’s DEI efforts
In the first workshop from the department, some councilors found the presentation underwhelming and unambitious, while others supported a gradual internal approach to creating diversity, equity and inclusion.
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Posted inLocal & State
Portland City Council to hold diversity, equity and inclusion workshop
It’s the first time the Council has held a workshop on the topic since the city began DEI work in earnest in 2020.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland’s diversity director leaves after just over one year on the job
Umaru Balde said he can’t say why he left as director of the newly-formed Department of Justice, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
Posted inNew England, Sports
New Hampshire city recognized for unheralded role in racial integration of baseball
Nashua’s Holman Stadium is added to the state’s Black Heritage Trail for welcoming 2 Black players a year before Jackie Robinson reached the big leagues.
Posted inLocal & State
Portland’s first director of equity and diversity wants to start community dialogue
Umaru Balde is tasked with promoting equity and inclusion and will serve as an adviser to the city manager and council.
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
SAD 75 superintendent pursues diversity, equity initiatives
The creation of a diversity, equity and inclusion committee and the help of a consultant to set goals will allow the schools to work on racial and inclusion problems, Superintendent Steve Connolly says.
Posted inFood
“Black Power Kitchen’ and the legacy of cookbooks on a mission
Political cookbooks such as ‘Black Power Kitchen’ and the upcoming ‘Made in Taiwan’ show that food can have an agenda.
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Books, Review
Book review: A pandemic is ravaging the world. Then, a plague is loosed on New York City
Chris Holm’s bio-thriller ‘Child Zero’ is a timely page-turner.
Posted inAmerican Journal
After Westbrook school walkout, new steps to promote cultural awareness, inclusivity
Plans are underway to address students’ concerns that different cultures are not understood or respected at Westbrook Middle School.