Plans are underway to address students’ concerns that different cultures are not understood or respected at Westbrook Middle School.
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Posted inMaine, News, Schools and Education
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.
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Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
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.
Posted inMaine, News
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.
Posted inLocal Elections, Maine, News, Politics
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.
Posted inLakes Region Weekly
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.
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: Racial achievement gaps a reality in Maine
A Portland official has raised an issue that should be discussed in every school district.
Posted inMaine, News
DHHS names director of new office for health equity
A Bowdoin graduate, Ian Yaffe was the head of a nonprofit that worked to help immigrant and farmworker communities with education, housing and health care.
Posted inMaine, News, Uncategorized
Portland police adopt some recommendations by racial equity committee, still far from others
Chief Frank Clark appears before a City Council workshop to outline how the department is progressing on racial justice issues highlighted by the specially formed city group.
Posted inNation & World
Critical race theory debate dividing Christian church, Texas pastors say
The theory contends that racism is built into American culture and entrenched in American institutions.