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Today in Black America - September 5

POSTED: September 05, 2012, 12:00 am

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The New York Times

Michelle Obama Tops Opening Night for Democrats

Heartfelt Testimonial as First Helpmate

New Democratic Voice Challenges Republican Vision

A New Guide to the Democratic Herd

Editorial: Words Not Spoken

School District Bets Future on Real Estate


Joe Frazier Wins Belated Embrace as Philadelphia Starts a Fight

Searching for Answers After Violence Mars Parade



The Charlotte Observer


North Carolina politicians, delegates are fired up for first night of speeches

President Obama: Gantt helped set course for young black leaders


Democrats turn left on social issues, widening chasm with GOP


The Christian Science Monitor


Michelle Obama: from lightning rod to mom-in-chief

Obama vs. Romney 101: 5 ways they differ on taxes


Islam, politics, and women's rights: the view from the post-revolution Muslim world


World Hijab Day: Muslims debate where the headscarf belongs



The Washington Post

Convention opens with a series of attacks on Romney

At DNC, a reason to party


Michelle Obama’s devastating speech

In Charlotte, a model for job creation

Top teachers in poor D.C. schools get quick raises


Gray’s mayoral campaign investigation continues


The Star Ledger

Poll: Many N.J. residents skeptical of Christie's 'Jersey Comeback' claim

Editorial: Has Obama made America better off? Yes, he has

Michelle Obama scores big with N.J. women at Democratic convention

Michelle Obama makes the case for her husband, social media reacts


Cory Booker shouts at Democratic National Convention: 'We choose growing together'



The Detroit Free

Stephen Henderson: First lady tells president's story with right emotional tone


Millions of Americans' high blood pressure out of control, study finds

First day of school: Kids, parents, teachers have high expectations


All eyes on the first day of school


The Chicago Tribune

Michelle Obama praises husband as others take swipes at Romney

With CPS strike looming, parents in the dark

Emanuel talks up Obama as problems await back home

Cook County sheriff's officers are awarded $1.6 million in political retaliation case


The Atlanta Journal


FAMU suspends dance team after hazing reports

Fulton prosecutor arrested after fracas with police

Write-in candidate announces for Clayton County sheriff’s race


Georgia PTA reiterates opposition to charter schools amendment


USA Today


First lady tells personal side of husband's policies

More U.S. teachers are new on the job


In effort to woo veterans, every detail matters


Blood pressure is too high for millions

Our view: Obama's deficit-attention disorder


The Los Angeles Times


Court reinstates inmate's sex claim


Driver's licenses for illegals makes sense


Bell sues former Police Chief Randy Adams












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