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Progressive racism and local politics, or Get me out

March 20, 2022 by Shay

It was well over a year ago when I made the decision to run for a seat on the Portland Charter Commission. At the time, I thought it would be a great way to make a difference in my local community beyond the work that I am known for. Now, I have regrets and plenty …

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Categories Commentary, Maine, Racial and Cultural 5 Comments

The permanence of racism—is there any hope? 

February 19, 2022 by Shay

In the years prior to my dad’s untimely death in 2020, our relationship was tense at times. To be frank, Dad—while he was proud of my professional accomplishments—struggled with the context of my anti-racism work. As a Black man born and raised in the Deep South under Jim Crow, Dad often felt that while individual …

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Categories Activism, Racial and Cultural, White folks 3 Comments

The progressive movement and its racism problem

February 12, 2022 by Shay

To be in anti-racist work is to understand that none of us are above reproach and that, regardless of our identity, we have to be willing to continue learning and expanding. Part of that learning is the ability to sit with uncertainty and navigate the uncomfortable moments with truth and reflection.  Despite the explosion in …

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Categories Activism, Racial and Cultural, White folks 2 Comments
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