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Being Black in Maine

Being Black in Maine

  We've all heard the statistics about how Maine is the whitest state in the nation. What's it like to be African American in a state not known for its diveristy?

Host Keith Shortall was joined by:

Shay Stewart-Bouley, Writes the "Diverse-City" column for the Portland Phoenix. Blogs at BlackgirlinMaine.com

Gerald Talbot, Former state legislator in Maine. First African American member of the Maine House of Representatives.

and Oscar O. Mokeme, Director of the Museum of African Culture

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