The World War II fighter pilot could not find work as a commercial pilot because of discriminatory practices.
Carl Natale
Web editor for SunJournal.com
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
The Black librarian who rewrote the rules of power, gender and passing as white
Belle da Costa Greene, who was JP Morgan’s librarian, became a lively fixture at Gilded Age mansions, country retreats, auction houses and art galleries. She was also a Black woman who passed as white.
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Posted inOpinion, Perspective
A young, Black scientist discovered a pivotal leprosy treatment in the 1920s; but an older colleague took the credit
Historians are working to shine a light on Alice Ball’s legacy and contributions to an early treatment of a dangerous and stigmatizing disease.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
See where more than 200 gunfire reports were investigated in Lewiston
Interactive map locates confirmed shooting incidents since 2010.
Posted inLewiston-Auburn, Maine Crime, News
Read our series investigating gun violence in Lewiston
How reports of shots fired have affected the feeling of safety in the city.
Posted inMaine, The Maine Forecast
Maine braces for major wind gusts, bitter cold and significant snowfall
Dangerous winds are expected Friday to be followed by a significant winter storm Saturday and Sunday.
Posted inBoys Basketball, Girls Basketball, Sports, Varsity Maine
Watch the Maine basketball tournament highlight reels
Top plays from the boys and girls games at the Augusta Civic Center, Portland Expo and Cross Insurance Arena in Bangor
Posted inMaine
Snowstorm will create a messy commute Thursday in Maine
More significant amounts of snow and ice are likely this weekend.
Posted inMaine, News
Another snowstorm to hit Maine on Wednesday night
Snow squalls are possible Tuesday with highs reaching the upper 20s in most areas.
Posted inOpinion, Perspective
NFL reaffirms diversity hiring efforts despite Trump’s moves against DEI
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in December that the league would continue to abide by its minority hiring programs ‘because this has made the NFL better.’