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Go Back to Where You Came From, or Casual Racism

May 23, 2017May 6, 2016 by Shay

In big cities, warmer weather often seems to correlate to an increase in crime and in Maine, I am starting to wonder if warmer weather correlates to an increase in random and casual racism. Looking back on my years in Maine, it seems that spring and summer is the peak season for casual racist experiences. …

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Categories Maine, Racial and Cultural Tags bigotry, Maine, racism 2 Comments

Delusions of Change…We Must Do Better Now

May 23, 2017May 2, 2016 by Shay

Today’s post is dedicated to all the women and girls color in the state of Maine who stand tall in the face of racism and continue to work in the face of hate. To the girls who steal shy glances and laugh the carefree laugh that only the young truly know. To all the Black …

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Categories Maine, Racial and Cultural, Uncategorized Tags Maine, racism, Stand Against Racism 2 Comments

Open Letter to Gov. Paul LePage from a Black Mainer

May 23, 2017February 11, 2016 by Shay

Dear Paul, I hope that you don’t mind, but I am going to call you by your first name. I don’t stand on formality and titles are so overrated. Besides, to be frank, using language like “Honorable” doesn’t quite feel right in the context of what I need to say to you. Paul, I am …

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Categories Current Events, Maine, Racial and Cultural Tags Maine, Paul LePage, racism 24 Comments
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