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Beyoncé drops surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth

by Josh Linehan June 20, 2020June 20, 2020

Beyoncé did not let Juneteenth pass without dropping one of her signature surprises in the form a new single called “Black Parade.”

Local & State, News

Hundreds gather and march in Portland to mark Juneteenth celebration of emancipation

by Kelley Bouchard June 19, 2020June 20, 2020

Juneteenth commemorates the day that the last slaves still living in bondage in the United States learned they were free.

Nation & World, News

The Latest: Louisville officer involved in Breonna Taylor shooting to be fired

by Julia McCue June 19, 2020June 19, 2020

The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the U.S. and the world. LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Louisville’s mayor said Friday that one of three police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor will be fired. Mayor Greg Fisher said interim Louisville police Chief Robert Schroeder has started termination proceedings for Officer […]

Local & State, News

Mainers plan Juneteenth celebrations of emancipation from slavery

by Kelley Bouchard June 18, 2020June 19, 2020

Recent events have infused the African American holiday with renewed purpose and fresh awareness.

Business, Nation & World

Quaker retiring Aunt Jemima brand because of racial stereotype

by ALEXANDRA OLSON and MATT OTT June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

It’s the latest signal of the powerful cultural moment unleashed by the Black Lives Matter protests.

Nation & World, Uncategorized

The Latest: Floyd’s neck was pinned by officer for 7 minutes, 46 seconds, prosecutors acknowledge

by Josh Linehan June 17, 2020June 17, 2020

The latest on protests around the world against racism and police brutality. MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota prosecutors acknowledged Wednesday that a police officer had his knee on George Floyd’s neck for 7 minutes, 46 seconds – not the 8:46 that has become a global symbol of police brutality. The initial complaint alleges Derek Chauvin “had his […]

Local & State, Maine Crime

Bath police investigating after man drives truck into group of protesters at crosswalk

by Darcie Moore June 15, 2020June 16, 2020

Bath police are investigating a confrontation between Black Lives Matter protesters and the driver of a pickup truck who allegedly drove into protesters who were crossing the street at a crosswalk Thursday evening.

Local & State, News

Maine governor, supreme court pledge to root out racism in law enforcement and courts

by Kelley Bouchard June 10, 2020June 10, 2020

Gov. Janet Mills and the Maine Supreme Judicial Court issue statements promising to identify racism in the justice system and provide additional training to police and court personnel.