In wake of neo-Nazi rally, Augusta seeks to ensure diversity, equity, inclusion in city practices

One city councilor says a recent racist demonstration in the city shows work to make sure Augusta welcomes diversity can't wait.

George Floyd’s killing capped years of violence, discrimination by Minneapolis police, DOJ says

The DOJ issued a withering critique of Minneapolis police, alleging that they systematically discriminated against racial minorities, often violated constitutional rights and disregarded the safety of people in custody for years.

Tom Waddell: Racism is in our roots

In his latest novel, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Paul Harding fictionalizes Maine’s Malaga Island

In luminous prose, 'This Other Eden' tells a wrenching tale of mixed race islanders forcibly removed by the state.

Residents of Mississippi’s capital say racism is at root of water crisis

While the state plans to stop handing out free bottled water Saturday night, the city said water pressure still hasn’t been fully restored, and state health officials said lead in some pipes remains so worrisome that pregnant women and young children should still use bottled water.

New unions in Portland make racial justice a top priority

Young, progressive workers say they want enforceable contracts that reflect management's pledges of support for diversity, equity and inclusion.

Florida could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past

A bill pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis dictating how schools and businesses teach students or train employees about discrimination received its first approval on Tuesday.

Pardon for Plessy, namesake of ‘separate but equal’ ruling, goes to governor

Homer Plessy was arrested in 1892 after boarding the train car as part of a civil rights’ group’s efforts to challenge a state law that mandated segregated seating.

Veterans Day legislation targets GI Bill’s racial inequities

Many Black WWII veterans received substantially less money toward purchasing a home or continuing their education.