‘People have been awakened’— how white Mainers can be allies in least racially-diverse state
After the deaths of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery, and Breonna Taylor, people […]
Angela Okafor’s Life Saved: A Personal Story on the Power of Blood Donation
“I was bleeding internally without even knowing it.” Angela Okafor is a […]
Maine’s new history-making elected officials speak out
This week on the Beacon podcast, Angela Okafor and Safiya Khalid joined […]
Maine’s political leadership is becoming more diverse
Angela Okafor is part of a visible shift happening across Maine. The […]
Profile: Angela Okafor
“My happiness is that the conversation has started about welcoming newcomers to […]
Bangor’s New Council Member Joins Wave Of Women Of Color Winning Office
Inside her small shop in downtown Bangor, Maine, Angela Okafor chats with […]
Angela Okafor Launches the Immigrant Women Empowerment Center of Maine
Angela Okafor is the founder of the Immigrant Women Empowerment Center of […]
Photos from the Swearing-In of Angela Okafor, First Immigrant and Black Council Member in Bangor, US
A Nigerian immigrant and attorney, Angela Okafor made history on Tuesday, November […]
Empowering Volunteer Leaders: Highlights From the 2023 Volunteer Maine Conference
On April 5, 2023, community leaders, volunteers, and service professionals gathered at […]
A Heartfelt Thank You to Our 2018 Conference Participants
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Celebrating Sisterhood This Black History Month
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