Blackface as entertainment emerged from 19th-century minstrel shows that featured white actors in dark makeup, playing characters who embodied stereotypical depictions of African Americans.
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The Latest: House passes broad police reform legislation in wake of George Floyd’s killing
The latest on protests against racism and police brutality around the U.S. and the world. WASHINGTON — The House passed an expansive Democratic-led measure Thursday that would revamp law enforcement practices following the public clamor for change after the death of George Floyd. The largely party-line vote of 236 to 181 epitomized the polarized debate […]
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Black Americans see racism, policing as top issues for November, poll shows
Former Vice President Joe Biden currently leads Trump by a not-unexpectedly lopsided margin among Black registered voters, 92% to 5%.
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Act of hate ends up multiplying messages for tolerance
A message of peace and hope posted on a Norway lawn was vandalized. A pro-Trump banner in Oxford received equally poor treatment.
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How Bubba Wallace ended up assigned to a garage stall containing a noose
Coronavirus protocols changed the way NASCAR decided which garages each team occupied at Talladega Superspeedway on Sunday.
Posted inMaine, News
Bangor may relocate monument to Portuguese explorer
The City Council is scheduled to discuss a proposal from the Penobscot Nation to remove the controversial monument to Estevan Gomez.
Posted inMaine, News
Maine law enforcement leaders answer lawmakers’ questions on police tactics, race
The commissioner of public safety and the attorney general are facing questions about use of force, surveillance of citizens and data that shows Black people are more likely than others to be arrested in Maine.
Posted inMaine, News, Schools & Education
Portland schools respond to allegations of harassment, racism involving faculty and staff
The district outlines complaint procedures and says it will investigate, after a former student gathered responses from students and alumni.
Posted inMaine, News
New standards require Maine police to ban chokeholds as part of statewide policy reform
Law enforcement agencies must ban chokeholds and require officers to stop other officers from using excessive force, under new standards from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy Board of Trustees.
Posted inArts & Entertainment
Fey asks to pull ’30 Rock’ episodes that featured blackface
Four episodes of the comedy are being removed from circulation because they featured characters performing in blackface.