Shay 
Most people who have read my writing in the last decade primarily know me for my political, cultural, and social justice writing and work. However, before I became the executive director of a grassroots anti-racism organization in 2014, I served as the executive director of a now-defunct youth development organization that offered free afterschool and …
From the moment that Maine oysterman Graham Platner announced his bid to unseat Republican Susan Collins from her U.S. Senate seat, the political world and Maine have been on fire. Within hours of dropping his first video announcing his run, people were intrigued and, I dare say, smitten. With his gravelly and commanding voice, rugged …
Since Trump returned to office in January, I have been feeling the impact of this man’s decisions when he decided to target diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) work. I have casually mentioned it in passing but as a Black woman in this climate, I often feel unheard. The sad truth is that for many out …