In Portland and across Maine, the blame lies not just with law enforcement, but also with higher-ups and all of us who have turned a blind eye.
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Jewish Museum’s Black Lives Matter banner vandalized in Portland
An unknown person cut the word “Black” from a Black Lives Banner hung on a fence outside of the Maine Jewish Museum, and then the banner was ripped down.
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Posted inArts & Entertainment, Local & State
Local artists painting equality mural in Portland
They hope to send a message for positive change with the 40-foot-long work off Monument Square.
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Swastika painted on Black Lives Matter sign in Waldo County
The sign’s owner says someone stole an earlier sign she had put in her yard in the town of Waldo.
Posted inBusiness, Local & State, News
South Portland commits to regional initiative for workplace equity
The City Council joined 190 Maine businesses and organizations in a pledge to fight racial and social injustice in the workplace.
Posted inNation & World, Uncategorized
Public ideas for Mississippi flag: Magnolias, stars, beer
Nearly 2,700 proposals have been submitted for a replacement design after the state flag deemed racist was retired.
Posted inNation & World, Schools and Education
Some educators of color resist push for police-free schools
Some school leaders say school resource officers are being unfairly blamed for students of color ending up in the criminal justice system.
Posted inNation & World
Protesters vary as much as their arrests, AP analysis shows
Those arrested during protests in Portland, Oregon, are self-described parents, Black Lives Matter activists and people taking advantage of the nightly chaos.
Posted inNation & World
Ex-Minneapolis officer seeks to have charges dropped in George Floyd death
Tou Thao will ask the judge to dismiss the charges at a hearing on Sept. 11.
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Outrage after NYPD takes away protester in unmarked van
Bystander video of 18-year-old Nikki Stone’s arrest spread quickly on social media.