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Today in Black America - March 6

POSTED: March 06, 2015, 12:00 pm

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Today in Black History: In 1857 the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in the Dred Scott case, upholding segregation and giving flight to Jim Crow until the 1954 Brown decision.

The New York Times

As Health Law Is Weighed, G.O.P. Plans to Replace It

With Eyes on His Vote in Health Subsidies Case, Roberts Lets on Little


What to Look For in the Jobs Report

As Part of Political Elite, 5 ‘Colored Girls’ Carry A Torch for Inclusion

A City Where Policing, Discrimination and Raising Revenue Went Hand in Hand


Lack of Diversity Persists in Admissions to New York City’s Elite High Schools

Mayor de Blasio Urges New York Businesses to Raise Hourly Wages to Over $13


The Washington Post

Clinton e-mail review could find security issues

Amid Clinton controversies, Democrats seek alternative


Prosecutors question D.C. crime lab’s handling of some DNA evidence

Fifty years after ‘Bloody Sunday’ march, struggles endure in Selma


Pelosi shows Democrats how to wield power despite House GOP majority

The Ferguson emails show how little race and racism have changed in the Obama era

State attorneys general are more and more powerful. Is that a problem?


Progressive groups hope to draft Edwards for 2016 Md. Senate race



The Christian Science Monitor

Ferguson report taps into debate: Should police enforce law or protect people? (+video)

For these families, King v. Burwell is more than a Supreme Court case



The Star Ledger

Christie counsel behind controversial settlement had stake in ExxonMobil


Weinberg helps to counter corporate-funded group that pushed Stand Your Ground gun bills

N.J. trooper unions sue Christie over shortchanged pension payment in proposed 2016 state budget

Ex-Newark cop sues city for nearly $1M in legal fees related to misconduct trials

Flemington 'White History Month' flap ends with apology



The Detroit Free Press

Federal judge shot in leg in attempted robbery in Detroit

Like Muhammad Ali, Gilbert aims to shock the world


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Columbus police use of force against Ohio State crowds reveals training, communication problems

President Obama and Congress members including Brown, Portman and Fudge to commemorate Selma's Bloody Sunday legacy

U.S. Attorney Steven Dettelbach to lead prosecutors on trip to Selma, Alabama

State of the City exit interviews: Cleveland City Council members express mixed feelings on mayor's remarks


The Los Angeles Times

State's employers add 67,300 to payrolls


Superbug outbreaks prompt calls for mandatory reporting


7,000 immigrant children ordered deported without going to court

LAPD investigates officer's shooting of unarmed man after Burbank chase


Downtown L.A. stands out for high number of officer-involved killings


The Chicago Tribune

Wisconsin Assembly passes right-to-work bill after 19 hours of debate

CTA ridership fell 3 percent last year, but train trips growing

Unions sue to halt Rauner's move to withhold 'fair share' fees

Emanuel tries to score points with Rauner attack



USA Today

A winter break: 295,000 more jobs in Feb.


Timeline: The Selma-to-Montgomery marches


GOP backs voting rights event, but not legislation



Philly.com

Officer shot, killed in North Philly GameStop


Harrowing account of firefighter's death


Nutter unveils budget proposal to tepid reaction from Council

Williams striking many notes beyond charters

It's been a good week for Phila. schools







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