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Today in Black America - February 26

POSTED: February 26, 2015, 12:00 pm

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Today in Black History: Economist Andrew Brimmer is appointed to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors by President Lyndon Johnson in 196
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The New York Times

Building the First Slavery Museum in America

In Challenger, a Chastening for Emanuel

Scott Walker Is Set to Deliver New Blow to Labor in Wisconsin

2 Former Mississippi Officials Plead Guilty in a Graft Case Involving Private Prisons

Next Goal for Walmart Workers: More Hours

How Wayne State Police Helped Breathe Life Into a Blighted Detroit Strip

At CPAC, Pushing Republican Hopefuls to Dive Into Policy Specifics


The Christian Science Monitor

Fight against Islamic State: Is Obama's 'lead from behind' working?


No Child Left Behind 101: where lawmakers agree, disagree


Austrian reform singles out Muslims for harsh new requirements

Why is Libya falling apart?


Philly.com

3 dead in violent night in Philadelphia

Abu-Jamal joins 'mental anguish' case

'Endless heartache' of MOVE bombing

Mayoral hopefuls seek teachers' backing

Controversial school-choice measure tucked into Christie budget


The Star Ledger

Second try on N.J. pension overhaul a much bigger lift

PARCC community roundtable: N.J. education experts answer your questions live at 7 p.m.

Christie joins other potential GOP presidential candidates at key conservative confab

N.J. schools split $5.2M in new school aid under proposed budget


The Detroit Free Press


Duggan: Detroit blight removal needs more money


Bill would give Michigan police cell phone location data


Activists blast proposed price for Detroit water


The Washington Post

A brotherhood beyond prison: Trying to defy the odds with a book club

D.C. legalization a pivotal moment in pot debate


Foreign donation to Clinton Foundation violated pact

What is net neutrality anyway? What to know about today’s vote.


Lonnae O’Neal: Why I sometimes sound blacker than others

Freshman Md. delegate pushes bill to restore voting rights for felons

Dori Maynard, who led group focused on news coverage of minorities, dies



The Los Angeles Times


Charter school group is political force in L.A. Unified board election

Prop. 47 report finds fewer drug arrests, less crowding in jails

Kamala Harris the 'prohibitive favorite' for Senate, which has drawbacks

City Council candidate's nonprofit poses complications for campaign



The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Opting out of the PARCC tests: How do other states handle it?

Cleveland Cavaliers suggest 50-50 split with Cuyahoga County for costly Quicken Loans Arena renovation

Judge Angela Stokes' behavior was 'downright despicable' and she led a 'reign of terror,' says lawyer for Ohio Supreme Court

Woman accused of murdering Cleveland police chief's brother has died


USA Today


Texas sports anchor gives powerful speech denouncing racist signs at basketball game

Ex-Louisville guard Chris Jones pleads not guilty to rape, sodomy


Veterans propose major changes in VA health care

Senate panel approves AG nominee Lynch


The Chicago Tribune

Wisconsin Senate approves right-to-work bill

Emanuel hurt by flagging black support, low turnout


Emanuel and Garcia face different personality challenges


















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