racism
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PublishedJuly 1, 2020
Maine Voices: Vocal bystanders can help those targeted by hateful words, actions
A swastika painted in front of a Bangor synagogue is just the latest attempt to try to frighten and degrade a minority community.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Attorney for George Floyd’s family preparing federal civil rights lawsuit
Ben Crump has won more than 200 police brutality lawsuits and represents the families of Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbury in addition to Floyd’s.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Lewiston to consider body cameras for police following talks between mayor and police union
Mayor Mark Cayer met with the police patrol union Monday regarding the City Council's resolution condemning racial profiling.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Delaware to remove whipping post display from state grounds
People of all races were subject to the lashings, but a book by one expert said more than 60 percent of those beaten between 1900 and 1945 were Black.
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PublishedJune 30, 2020
Portland mayor proposes committee to address systemic racism
Two councilors, meanwhile, continue their call for an independent look at police response to a June 1 Black Lives Matter protest.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Portland mayor supports painting Black Lives Matter mural on Congress Street
Mayor Kate Snyder presents the citizen-driven proposal at a City Council workshop and says specifics will be outlined at the council's meeting July 13.
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Racial equity webinar series planned for municipal leaders
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PublishedJune 29, 2020
Maine municipalities review police funding, tackle systemic racism after protests
Calls to defund police draw various responses from city and town officials across the state.
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PublishedJune 28, 2020
Black candidates push race debate into GOP-held districts
The re-energized movement against racial inequality has amplified the voices of Black candidates, in some cases pushing the political debate over race into Republican-leaning areas.
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PublishedJune 28, 2020
Suspect in killing at Louisville protest in custody
Steven Nelson Lopez is charged with murder and wanton endangerment.
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