The investigation began after a Black attorney described in a published letter that she felt the personal sting of racism when she was pulled over twice for minor infractions in Cumberland.
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Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: A win for baseball – and for the rest of us
The Marlins’ new general manager, Kim Ng, is paving the way for all children and for all individuals who differ from current sports leadership.
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Posted inNation & World
In new book, Pope Francis supports racial justice efforts, blasts virus skeptics
In “Let Us Dream,” Francis also criticizes populist politicians who whip up rallies in ways reminiscent of the 1930s, and the hypocrisy of “rigid” conservative Catholics who support them.
Posted inLocal & State, Schools and Education
‘It’s gotten nasty’: Clash over racial equity work roils Cumberland
Six months after SAD 51 issued two racial equity letters, the district continues to see backlash from a resident who has alleged an illegal meeting and hiring.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Why it’s wrong to assume race should dictate voting patterns
Our assumptions underpin connections we must examine between culture and power, between identity and action.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: The swing-state power of Black voters is real
After the 2020 election, discouragement campaigns shouldn’t work anymore.
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inThe Forecaster
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 […]
Posted inNation & World
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.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Commentary: Giving Black voters a reason to go Republican
The party needs to return to its roots and protect the right to vote.