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Today in Black America - February 17

POSTED: February 17, 2015, 11:30 am

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Today in Black History: Dr. Huey P. Newton, one of the founders of the Black Panther Party, is born on this date in 1942.

The New York Times

Killing Offers ‘Ferguson’ Moment for Hispanics

Federal Judge Blocks Obama Policy on Immigration

Hurricane Sandy Victims Say Damage Reports Were Altered

Editorial: The Roadblock to Sentencing Reform


Gov. Scott Walker’s Higher Education Budget Ignites Backlash


Inequality Has Not Risen Since the Financial Crisis



The Christian Science Monitor

Meet your 2016 GOP front-runners: Jeb Bush, yes, and a Midwestern surprise


Battle against Islamic State expands as Egypt bombs Libyan affiliate



The Detroit Free Press

Detroit council approves new police lease

Judge: Wayne County jail shabby, must be repaired

Metro Detroit Muslims call for peace


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

City appeals judge's decision to allow "I can't breathe" lawsuit to proceed

Anthony Hairston, Cuyahoga County Council's youngest member, first paid his dues in Cleveland politics

Whose school will be rebuilt first? Cleveland school district will have a plan and hearings next week


The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Times, filmmaker to produce multimedia venture on racial identity

Aging water mains a $1-billion headache for DWP


Special interests are at center of L.A. election date debate



The Chicago Tribune

'Dock' Walls undeterred by long odds

Wilson selling story of personal success

Sheriff's budget crisis raises questions about safety at Kane County Jail


Obamacare enrollment extended after technical issues



USA Today


Man sues after police turn off dashcam during arrest


Parents, students decry 'white power' signs at game

Oregon's new governor to be sworn in Wednesday


Star Ledger


3 different reasons 3 N.J. districts are letting parents opt out of the PARCC exam

Alzheimer's drug clinical trial in N.J. has openings for patients

5 presidential campaign moves Christie took in New Hampshire

Christie on the issues: Education


Philly.com

Ward leaders won't back Quiñones Sanchez

Diaz can't rely on Latino vote to deliver victory

Inspired by Toni Morrison to mark the lives of slaves

NJ teachers union launches anti-test ad campaign







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