Proposed law would require Maine schools to teach African American history

The measure, which would also require schools to teach about the history of genocide, comes as states across the U.S. are examining how they're teaching about racial and social injustice.

Bill would require Maine police to collect demographic data for all traffic stops

It's the third time the Legislature will take up a measure that requires data collection as a tool for preventing racial profiling.

Work to eradicate poverty, racism, militarism, MLK Jr. Day speaker urges at Waterville event

The breakfast recognizing the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, usually held at Senior Spectrum's Muskie Center in Waterville, was held virtually Monday because of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mainers mark MLK Day with calls to action, online observance

A daylong webinar series explores racial equity in Maine; Gov. Janet Mills and other elected officials honor the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

Our View: King’s call for economic justice unfulfilled

Racial disparities in income and wealth are as restrictive today as segregation was in the past.

Commentary: ‘She-cession’ strikes Black and Latina women the most

Teen charged in Kenosha shootings due back in Illinois court

Kyle Rittenhouse's attorneys are fighting efforts to send him to Wisconsin to stand trial on homicide charges.

Healthy U.S. economy failed to narrow racial gaps in 2019

The typical white family possessed eight times the wealth of Black families and five times the wealth of Hispanic families in 2019, the Fed said.

Justice Department threatens funds to NYC, Seattle and Portland over unrest

An attempt at any cuts will likely be met with immediate legal challenges.

Pending bills offer opportunities to address racial equity in Maine, commission advises

A new permanent commission set up to examine the status of racial, indigenous and tribal populations says racial equity should be a central consideration for all new laws in Maine.