The students pleaded with Bates College to transform its Campus Safety Department.
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Posted inBusiness
Federal Reserve leaders agree: Economics has a racial-disparity problem
A study by the Brookings Institution reports Federal bank directors ‘are overwhelmingly white’ and ‘overwhelmingly male.’
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Posted inNation & World, Sports
Howard University, with a coach’s moxie and a superstar’s money, takes on golf
Nearly a half-century after Lee Elder’s achievement, there are just four African Americans on the PGA Tour. It’s still rare to see a Black golfer in the NCAA.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump’s organ-donation policy fix would save lives
Biden put a useful new rule from his predecessor on hold. His administration should implement it without delay.
Posted inNation & World, New England, News, Politics
Boston turns historic page with Kim Janey, city’s first female and first Black mayor
Fellow Democrat Marty Walsh resigned Monday to become President Joe Biden’s labor secretary.
Posted inThe Forecaster
Seminar scheduled on how to talk to children about race, racism
The free virtual event, “Having Uncomfortable Conversations with Your Kids: Talking about Race and Racism,” will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 24. The panel discussion will focus on the history of racism and how to address racial bias, as well as offer tips for how to start conversations about race, diversity and anti-racism […]
Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
South Portland Human Rights Commission, school board clash over racism allegation
The commission has asked for a joint discussion following a meeting in which commissioners alleged school board members are racist.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial impact should be part of Maine’s legislative process
A ‘color-blind’ approach to lawmaking just sustains existing inequality. Lawmakers should have their eyes wide open.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Justice Dept. drops Yale admissions discrimination lawsuit
The lawsuit against Yale University that alleged the Ivy League school was illegally discriminating against Asian American and white applicants.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Leonard Pitts: I’ve got your backs, brothers and sisters, and I know you’ve got mine
I feel a bond with other Black people not only in the wake of tragedy but also in our joys and achievements.