What we’re monitoring: Maine’s Black Future Podcast • New Mainers • Race & Gender • Wabanaki Nations
A story of John D. Carter and an interview with Lisa Jones
Episode 6 tells the story of a Maine businessman that was an anti-slavery activist in the 1800s.
Trekking through tribal lands as the Penobscot Nation plans to reacquire 30,000 acres
The transfer near Mount Katahdin is part of a growing movement to return lands to Native tribes, highlighting traditional approaches to resource management.
Tribal sovereignty bill may be pared down to consensus issues
Self-determination and self-governance would bring benefits to both tribal and non-tribal communities in the state, Penobscot Nation Chief Kirk Francis said.
A story of Gerald E. Talbot and an interview with Angela Okafor
Episode 5 tells the story of a civil and human rights activist that helped shape Maine.
Impact of affirmative action ruling on Maine higher education remains unclear
A Supreme Court decision barred colleges from considering an applicant’s race in the admissions process. How that will play out is still to be seen.
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