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The Danger of a Single Story | Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
"Novelist Chimamanda Adichie tells the story of how she found her authentic cultural voice -- and warns that if we hear only a single...

Adelaide Fuller
Jul 11, 20211 min read
"Fighting Indians" film to be shown at Maine International Film Festival this weekend.
Maine International Film Festival (MIFF) will premiere the documentary "Fighting Indians" on July 11th at 8:30 at the Skowhegan Drive In...

Jeff Bailey
Jul 9, 20211 min read


Black Art Mural in Bethel
Telstar MiddleSchoolers, volunteers, and BAAM, (Bethel Area Art and Music) have come together under the direction of Portland native and...
Adelaide Solomon Jordan
Jul 8, 20211 min read


The Surprising Power of Crayons
Note: This blog post was originally posted at the Great Schools Partnership blog and has been cross posted with permission. Lynn Newell...
Lynn Newell
Jul 7, 20213 min read
Get the real "dish" on African American History
There are many ways to learn about history but thanks to a new series on Netflix called "High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine...

Jeff Bailey
Jul 2, 20211 min read
Black Americans in the Workplace | The Daily Social Distancing Show
Trevor Noah enlists current voices of Black Americans in today’s workforce. Some quotes that I’m thinking about from those interviewed: "...

Alicia Farmer
Jul 1, 20211 min read


Juneteenth: a newly recognized federal holiday
If you haven't heard: Juneteenth is now recognized (as of two days ago) as a national holiday. That's a big, big win. But what is its...

Adelaide Fuller
May 31, 20211 min read


Critical Race Theory
If you've been paying attention to the news recently, you've undoubtedly heard the phrase "critical race theory." It's become a topic of...

Adelaide Fuller
May 31, 20211 min read


Let's Talk Vocab!: A Western Maine Community Zoom Conversation
When we talk about inequity, it can sometimes feel like no two people in a room have the same understanding of the words we use. Maybe,...

Adelaide Fuller
May 23, 20211 min read


Black Girl in Maine
In her words: "Black Girl in Maine, also known as BGIM for those who want to keep their typing-related finger stress down, is a...

Adelaide Fuller
May 10, 20211 min read


The History Of White People In America, Episode One: How America Invented Race
“How skin became color, color became race, and race became power.” Did you know that the concept of a white "race" has not always...

Adelaide Fuller
May 3, 20211 min read
David and Me, pt. 3
David and Me is a three part Blog series by Doug Barber.

Doug Barber
Apr 30, 20214 min read


Racism is a Public Health Crisis: April 21-23
5 Events Hosted by Stand Against Racism and YWCA Central Maine We were just passed this information about an incredible series of events...

Adelaide Fuller
Apr 18, 20211 min read


Black Student Caucus
Hosted by Maine Youth Action Network (MYAN) You may remember our post about MYAN's Uprooting Inequities Workshop (way back on January...

Adelaide Fuller
Mar 29, 20211 min read


Asian American Hate, pt. 5: Now What?
By: Chandarith Moeun Chandarith Moeun, a Cambodian American who grew up in Mexico, Maine and helped found the Mountain Valley High School...
Chandarith Moeun
Mar 25, 20213 min read


Asian American Hate, pt. 3: Another Problem
Asian American Hate, pt. 3: Another Problem By: Chandarith Moeun Chandarith Moeun, a Cambodian American who grew up in Mexico, Maine and...
Chandarith Moeun
Mar 24, 20212 min read


Asian American Hate, pt. 4: In the Past
By: Chandarith Moeun Chandarith Moeun, a Cambodian American who grew up in Mexico, Maine and helped found the Mountain Valley High School...
Chandarith Moeun
Mar 24, 20213 min read


Asian American Hate, pt. 2: Time and Time Again
Asian American Hate, pt. 2: Time and Time Again By: Chandarith Moeun Chandarith Moeun, a Cambodian American who grew up in Mexico, Maine...
Chandarith Moeun
Mar 23, 20213 min read


Asian American Hate, pt. 1
By: Chandarith Moeun Chandarith Moeun, a Cambodian American who grew up in Mexico, Maine and helped found the Mountain Valley High School...
Chandarith Moeun
Mar 22, 20214 min read
@theunsungheroines
This is one of our favorite instagram accounts. Here's what they're all about: "It’s paramount that we honor women who paved the way for...

Adelaide Fuller
Mar 15, 20211 min read
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