Southern Maine for Racial Justice
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Southern Maine for Racial Justice
@smrj20.bsky.social
A group of individuals organizing for racial and economic justice.
Don’t miss Catherine’s interview with the cast of Freedom & Captivity's “It’s Hard to Talk About: Stories of Incarceration” performance, inviting each guest to share one quote or passage from the show that resonated with them the most, and why. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
December 3, 2025 at 12:10 AM
LD 1971 ensures that Maine’s public safety resources aren’t being diverted to assist the federal administration in its mass deportation agenda. That bill is currently sitting on Governor Mills’ desk. Ask her not to veto it. Send a message now: ilapmaine.org/ld-1971
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 PM
Don’t miss Emily’s interview this Sun., 11/23 at 1:30 PM with Mica Gonzalez a second year student at Northeastern University school of Law, as they talk about inequality and inaccessibility in the legal system. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
November 18, 2025 at 4:07 AM
November 18, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Don’t miss Linda’s interview this Sunday, November 16 at 1:30 pm with Bay Love of the Groundwater Institute. They’ll dive into the Institute’s powerful work uncovering the deeper structural roots of inequity—and how we can all be part of creating lasting change. www.wmpg.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Don't miss Catherine's interview this Sunday, 11/2 at 1:30p with performer Katrina Hoop, and audience members Nick Drake and his mother Donna Drake, as they talk about the Freedom & Captivity tour of their new performance: It's Hard to Talk About.

Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join us in celebrating @wmpg.org and their commitment to bringing you the best in music, news, and powerful community programming.🎉

#WMPG #CommunityRadio #SupportLocal #KeepRadioAlive #PortlandMaine
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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October 17, 2025 at 5:11 AM
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On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and resilience of Indigenous communities, including the Wabanaki nation here in Maine which includes the Maliseet, Mi’kmaq, Penobscot, and Passamaquoddy tribes.

#IndigenousRightsAreHumanRights
October 13, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Help MPAC reach its goal of $100,000 in 90 days. Watch, share, and be part of making their fall fundraiser its most impactful yet.

👉 Donate now: www.zeffy.com/en-US/donati...

#MainePrisonerAdvocacy #MPAC #FallFundraiser #CommunityStrong #LookingBackMovingAhead

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Maine Prisoner Advocacy Coalition (MPAC) aims to establish a justice system grounded in restorative values, focusing on human dignity, accountability, and transformation over punishment. We work to ad...
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October 2, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Mainers across the state are standing up and speaking out to protect our communities. It was an honor to join the weekly protest in Wells this weekend.

In these troubled times, we owe it to our neighbors to stand up, speak out, and get involved!
September 29, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Don’t miss Emily’s interview with Clara Mulvihill, law student and extern at MIDC, as they talk about burnout among public defense attorneys due to budget shortfalls and underfunding and how it also takes a toll on the people waiting for their day in court. @wmpg.org
September 26, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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MAINE RESISTANCE EVENTS
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#RESIST through #PEACEFULProtest
#STOPtheCUTS-HEALtheWOUNDS
#NONViolenceIsPower
#EveryEffortCounts

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September 20, 2025 at 1:26 AM
A good reminder that no matter how tough things get, there’s always a way to find hope and create joy. If you’re in the area, join us this Sunday, September 21 at 2 pm at the Wells Activity Center and let’s Sing for Unity. 🕊️💙🎶 open.substack.com/pub/wellsdem...
How Can I Keep from Singing?
There is so much happening in our world that weighs heavy on my heart.
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September 20, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Don’t miss Linda and Mackenzie’s interview with Valerie Cartonio of the Prison POD podcast, as they discuss how they got started and share their ongoing mission to save lives, restore hope, and reduce suffering and recidivism. Listen live at 90.9 WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
September 17, 2025 at 2:08 AM
York County Listening Session for Those Impacted by Parental Incarceration. Please share with anyone who may be interested, and encourage them to fill out the RSVP form to check eligibility and sign up to join a session by Monday, September 22. usouthmaine.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...
September 13, 2025 at 12:03 AM
🚨 SIGN UP. SHOW UP. MAKE NOISE. 🚨

📅 We’ve got 10 days.
🕒 We need 10 people per hour slot.
✅ We need the signup sheet filled in.

Want to make a real impact?

👉 SIGN UP NOW and bring a friend:
signup.com/go/DFkRpaT

Let’s show them we’re serious about stopping ICE.
September 4, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Congress Square in Portland this Friday 9/5.
September 3, 2025 at 3:38 AM
🚨 Penobscot County wants to build a new jail in Hampden. A vote could happen this fall.
No Penobscot County Jail Expansion will be fighting this proposal, but they can’t do it alone. 📢 Join the weekly Zoom Sundays at 4 PM to get involved.
#NoPenobscotCountyJailExpansion
September 2, 2025 at 4:44 AM
They’ll discuss the power of storytelling in travel, cultural preservation, and the economic impact of bringing Black joy into spaces where people of color have historically been excluded. WMPG FM or stream: www.wmpg.org
August 30, 2025 at 4:49 AM