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Today in Black America - August 24

POSTED: August 24, 2015, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: British abolitionist William Wilberforce, for whom Wilberforce University in Ohio is named, was born in Hull, England in 1759.

The New York Times

National

From Whitewater to Email: the Clintons’ Dogged Lawyer


As Rivals Snipe, Trump Dodges Questions on Details of Immigration Plan

The Unwelcome Return of ‘Illegals’

Bernie Sanders Courts Black Voters in South Carolina After Criticism on Racial Issues

Stacking Up the Presidential Fields


Rhode Island Church Taking Unusual Step to Illuminate Its Slavery Role


Train Attack in Europe Puts Focus on Vulnerability of U.S. Rail


As Minimum Wages Rise, Restaurants Say No to Tips, Yes to Higher Prices


Local


In New York, Testing Grounds for Community Policing

Letitia James’s Ease in the Courtroom Informs Her Role as Public Advocate

A Lawyer Quit Her Job to Start a Climate Museum in New York


The Christian Science Monitor

Bernie Sanders and black vote: Problem or opportunity?


Responding to concerns, Obama drops 'my way or war' tone on Iran nuclear deal

Why a billionaire Yankee like Trump is beloved in Alabama


Meet the new faces of world travel, from India to Africa



The Star Ledger


Woman, teenager stabbed in Jackson parking lot, police say


Will voters remember N.J. Rep. Scott Garrett's gay comments next fall?


Ruling extends N.J. public workers' increased health care contributions

Groups sue Christie, say N.J. taxpayers shouldn't pay for 2016 security costs


Norcross 3rd N.J. Democrat who will vote no on Iran | The Auditor


Acting N.J. comptroller resigns to take job in private sector



Philly.com


The bridge from Hurricane Katrina to #BlackLivesMatter

Abandoned rail paths figure in SEPTA plans

Philly's adult literacy problem



The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Many Americans disapprove of grading teachers based on student test scores, survey shows

Louis Stokes' life is a flower that will continue to bloom: Phillip Morris


Here's what you need to know for Louis Stokes public viewing at City Hall

Cleveland fire chief addresses charges against firefighters accused of outside employment violations

Youngstown school district sues to block new CEO and state's surprise takeover plan

City of Cleveland releases applications for Community Police Commission


The Detroit Free Press

Court: Juries may decide sentences for juvenile lifers

Poll: Parents against using test scores to grade teachers


Head Start programs looking for more kids


Edmund Lewis Jr.'s goal: More young black men in college

Dr. Kimberlydawn Wisdom: Focus on healthier Detroit


The Chicago Tribune

2 dead, 6 wounded in citywide shootings

Jordan says 'it was never about the money' after $8.9M jury award

Illinois prison data breach exposed hundreds of personnel files to friend of inmate


Ex-U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr. gets furlough to visit grandmother


The Los Angeles Times


Here's what happens when you ask parents multiple-choice questions

LAPD denies increase in homeless sweeps; skid row advocates say otherwise


This summer camp just churned out 80 activists


Editorial: A persuasive case against faith-based hiring with federal funds


The Washington Post


Editorial: Cruel and unusual

Americans say their schools focus too much attention on standardized tests

Cruz’s evangelical outreach shifts into high gear


Kasich’s claims about his budget and economic record in Ohio


Harry Reid endorses Iran deal, boosts chances Congress won’t block it


In South Carolina, Bernie Sanders confronts his black-voter problem

Alabama tried a Donald Trump-style immigration law. It failed in a big way.

Why it actually won’t be easy to kick out public housing tenants who earn too much.


Oscar winners Julianne Moore, Bruce Cohen work to strip school’s Confederate name

Martha’s Table gives low-income families a taste of a farmers market



USA Today


Deportees from Dominican Republic land on Haiti border







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