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Today in Black America - August 28

POSTED: August 28, 2015, 8:00 am

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Today in Black History: The historic March on Washington for "Jobs and Freedom" was held on this date in 1963.

The New York Times


National

Obama, in New Orleans, Praises Results of Federal Intervention

71 Bodies Found in Truck in Austria Amid Migrant Crisis


Today in Politics: Democrats Give Their Pitches to Party Leaders

Ahead of Party Meeting, Hillary Clinton Sends Memos to Democrats Detailing Her Strengths

Carly Fiorina, Gaining in Polls, Moves to Secure Spot in 2nd G.O.P. Debate

Hillary Clinton’s Handling of Email Issue Frustrates Democratic Leaders


Clarence Thomas, a Supreme Court Justice of Few Words, Some Not His Own


Student Dies After Savannah State University Shooting


After Virginia TV Shooting, Grief and Calls for Stricter Gun Laws


Local


New York Relies on Housing Program It Deplores as Homeless Ranks Swell

Record Number of Claims Filed Against New York Police a Year Ago, a Report Says


U.S. to Join Inquiry Into Death of New York Prisoner

Carolyn Maloney, New York Representative, Will Oppose Iran Nuclear Deal

From the Bench, a New Look at Punishment


The Christian Science Monitor


New York's unusual plan to build minority confidence in its cops

Is Donald Trump rising, or is rest of Republican field sinking?


Seeking Refuge: Five lessons from Europe's migration crisis



Philly.com


Hite, Clarke clash over school spending

From visiting his jailed father to preparing for the Holy Father


Clout: Seth Williams' summer of discontent

Lapses could cost Cheyney U. $29M

Lyon: Dawkins an endearing man-child



The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland's parade ordinance clears the air on what is and is not required of protesters: Christine Link (Opinion)

Should the community tear down the Cudell gazebo where Tamir Rice was killed? Editorial Board Roundtable

Hillary Clinton, citing Tamir Rice and Virginia shootings, decries gun violence in Cleveland speech


The Ohio Department of Education has to turn over documents in charter-school scandal: editorial


Retiring Cleveland Fire Chief Patrick Kelly leaves a department still recovering from controversy

Hurricane Katrina provides important lessons 10 years later: editorial



The Star Ledger

WATCH: Christie explains how he can win the Republican 2016 nomination

Foes of Christie campaign punch out early | Editorial

N.J. mayor has expense explaining to do | Editorial

10 charged with lying about income for Bayonne school meal program

Fixing Camden starts with taking out the trash, chief says



The Chicago Tribune


9 wounded in South, West side shootings

Principal known as Emanuel critic reprimanded by mayor's school board


The Detroit Free Press

Detroit theatre has history of bloodshed, tangled ownership


Detroit officer sentenced to prison in Macomb shooting

Detroit teens' awesome summer at new DNR adventure camp


The Los Angeles Times

San Francisco shooting leads to bill that would keep deportable felons in U.S. custody


California lags in vaccinating children, CDC says


Minimum-wage hike and oil-drilling ban are among state bills shelved for the year

How L.A.'s 20-year mobility plan could transform the roads around you

California lawmakers act to raise smoking age to 21, restrict e-cigarettes



The Washington Post


Key ruling gives workers more power to unionize


Robinson: The GOP’s denial won’t defeat Trump

Editorial: Robbing the victims of lead paint poisoning


Katrina may be a metaphor to some, but it’s still a reality to New Orleans


Obama returns to New Orleans to remember Katrina and celebrate recovery


Americans think minorities face more discrimination than women, but should get less affirmative action


Ted Cruz and Donald Trump planning a joint appearance to protest the Iran deal

Black Lives Matter activists disrupt Bowser speech on how to stop killings

McAuliffe’s call for tighter gun controls upsets Republicans


She quit New Orleans after nearly dying during Hurricane Katrina



USA Today


Voices: From New Orleans, and proud of it













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