Panel discussion: Racism in Maine schools

 (This post originally appeared on our Facebook page on June 13, 2021)

“There isn’t racism in Maine.”


“It doesn’t happen here.”


“You guys are just being divisive.”


We need to do a much better job LISTENING to the lived experiences of our neighbors of color.


In Summer 2020, the Holocaust and Human Rights Center of Maine hosted an emotional, compelling, invaluable panel discussion featuring four former Maine public school students sharing their stories of growing up as students of color in Maine. They represent many parts of the state, including ours. (The panel focuses on schools and education, but the takeaways are fully relevant to all aspects of our community).


This is a longer video, but please consider: Watching this instead of one TV show tonight could help you make a significant difference in the climate and culture of our community. You will be so glad you did.