diversity
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PublishedJune 29, 2023
Maine colleges say Supreme Court ruling will harm efforts to create diverse campuses
With race effectively eliminated as a factor in college admissions, Maine schools must refocus their efforts to create diverse student bodies.
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PublishedMay 1, 2023
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.
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PublishedMarch 1, 2023
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.
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PublishedJanuary 15, 2023
Commentary: Increasingly diverse U.S. workplaces will force more employers to be flexible
Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are by now common across America. So far, too many have been rigid, poorly developed and prone to failure.
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PublishedDecember 22, 2022
For Filipinos in Maine, Christmas food combines the best of both worlds
The Filipino population in Maine is on the rise, and Christmas is the most wonderful time of year.
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PublishedDecember 9, 2022
With the opening of Papi, variety of Latin cuisines on Maine menus continues to grow
The Puerto Rican-themed restaurant in Portland is the latest addition to a diversifying Latin food scene.
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PublishedAugust 14, 2022
Through the power of food memories, Tender Table builds community for people of color
Tender Table events combine storytelling with food, offering participants a space to feel connected – and at home.
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PublishedJune 19, 2022
Crisp, refreshing Mexican lagers are finally getting their due
The beers are surging in popularity, fueled by Latin-owned craft breweries and experimentation.
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PublishedMay 29, 2022
How Joyce Chen changed America’s perceptions of Chinese food
Joyce Chen, who filmed on the same set as Julia Child, invented a flat-bottom wok for American stoves, coined the term "Peking ravioli" and more
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PublishedMay 20, 2022
Teacher defends LGBT kindergarten lesson featured in anti-Mills ad
The kindergarten teacher is disappointed that Gov. Mills and the state Department of Education responded to criticism by removing her video lesson from the state's website.