A look at what has happened across the state to forward racial justice since the protests erupted last summer in the wake of George Floyd’s death. From state action to youth activism to police reform, local governments, schools, police departments and community groups are taking steps to raise awareness and implement change for greater racial justice.
Guests
Dustin Ward, racial equity and reconciliation advocate; founder of It Is Time …; former pastor
Sean Lally, chief, Westbrook Police Department
Dr. Noelle Chaddock, vice president for equity & inclusion, Bates College
Abdul Ali, activist for juvenile justice and racial equity
Carin Schykterz, chair, Bangor School Board
Resources
- Proposal Would Let Maine Legislators Request Racial Impact Statements For New Laws
- Maine NAACP Looks To Reopen Portland Chapter
- Pandemic’s Racial Disparities, Police Brutality Central Themes In Maine’s Virtual MLK Day Sessions
- Commission Recommends Putting Racial Equity ‘At The Heart’ Of Maine Lawmaking
- Maine Protesters Say The Published Set Of Demands Is Just The First Step In Healing Systemic Issues
- Racial justice, police reform key issues for Maine legislators this session
- Biden signs orders on racial equity, and civil rights groups press for more
- Echoes of the past and the long road ahead for racial justice
- ‘We’re still around’: Young activists continue to push for racial equity
- Keep your eye on these 10 Maine politicians in 2021
- Pending bills offer opportunities to address racial equity in Maine, commission advises
- Students who experienced racism at Bangor High feel validated, but underwhelmed, by probe
