Garrett Stewart

Copyright © 2020 Mabel Ney

Garrett is a 3rd generation Mainer. His grandparents came to Maine during World War ll when his grandfather took a job at the South Portland Shipyard. Carrying on the family tradition, Garret is a shipfitter at Bath Iron Works. He is a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) Local S6 and is leading the creation of an A. Philip Randolph chapter in the Maine AFL-CIO. He was spurred on by the racism demonstrated by Governor LePage when he referred to brown people as “the enemy.” LePage’s divisive stereo-types were the start and his insulting US Representative John Lewis was the tipping point. Seeing how it upset his 9 year old son, he attended a town hall where Gov. LePage was speaking and confronted him. Ever since, he has have been involved in fighting against racism. Along with Rachel Talbot Ross, he is on the Permanent Commission for the status on Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations.

Garrett’s family planted strong roots in Maine as business owners, law enforcement officers, ministers, pro athletes, and laborers. One of my favorite stories is that Garrett’s dad , Willie Stewart, was a dancer on The Dave Astor Show, a local 1960s version of American Bandstand, where he became a fan favorite.

Garrett Stewart

Copyright © 2020 Mabel Ney

Garrett is a 3rd generation Mainer. His grandparents came to Maine during World War ll when his grandfather took a job at the South Portland Shipyard. Carrying on the family tradition, Garret is a shipfitter at Bath Iron Works. He is a member of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAMAW) Local S6 and is leading the creation of an A. Philip Randolph chapter in the Maine AFL-CIO. He was spurred on by the racism demonstrated by Governor LePage when he referred to brown people as “the enemy.” LePage’s divisive stereo-types were the start and his insulting US Representative John Lewis was the tipping point. Seeing how it upset his 9 year old son, he attended a town hall where Gov. LePage was speaking and confronted him. Ever since, he has have been involved in fighting against racism. Along with Rachel Talbot Ross, he is on the Permanent Commission for the status on Racial, Indigenous and Tribal Populations.

Garrett’s family planted strong roots in Maine as business owners, law enforcement officers, ministers, pro athletes, and laborers. One of my favorite stories is that Garrett’s dad , Willie Stewart, was a dancer on The Dave Astor Show, a local 1960s version of American Bandstand, where he became a fan favorite.

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