racial equity

Published
March 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.
Published
October 30, 2022

“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.
Published
August 28, 2022

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.
Published
June 14, 2022

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.
Published
June 9, 2022

Portland district doesn’t provide details about racial disparities in schools

The superintendent cited district statistics this week when saying that middle school students of color face more discipline than white students, but the district would not provide the data on Wednesday.
Published
April 28, 2022

South Portland set to declare racism a public health emergency

The declaration would require the South Portland City Council to commit financial and human resources to combat racism and systemic racism in city government, research racial disparities in the community, and make its boards and committees more diverse.
Published
January 17, 2022

MLK Day message: Don’t wait for someone else to work for racial justice in Maine

Panelists in a virtual event renew Martin Luther King's call to act with urgency in the fight for racial equity and social justice in Maine.
Published
October 7, 2021

Climate change, racial equity among the issues in Portland’s District 2 race

A political newcomer is taking on a longtime Portland resident and former elected official for a seat on the Portland City Council representing the West End and Parkside.
Published
September 29, 2021

New Gloucester group continues to ‘show up for people of color’

In addition to monthly rallies and meeting, New Gloucester United Against Racism is offering a series of educational sessions on race, privilege and oppression.
Published
September 28, 2021

Our View: Racial achievement gaps a reality in Maine

A Portland official has raised an issue that should be discussed in every school district.