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Today in Black America - March 30

POSTED: March 30, 2015, 7:30 am

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Today in Black History: The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on this date in 1870
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The New York Times

Opinion: The Beating of Floyd Dent

O’Malley Speaks Out Against Possible Dynastic Rematch for White House

In Delaying Vote on Loretta Lynch as Attorney General, G.O.P. Is in a Quandary


2016 Hopefuls and Wealthy Are Aligned on Inequality


As Reid Exits, Schumer Sees Door Opening


Steep Costs of Inmate Phone Calls Are Under Scrutiny

Indiana May Clarify Religious Objections Law

7 Wounded in Spring Break Shooting in Florida

The Groups That May Decide the Chicago Mayoral Election


De Blasio to Name Former ‘Right-Hand Man’ of Boston Mayor as His Chief of Staff

Before Starbucks, a Bronx Cafe Blended Coffee and Racial Dialogue

Pay for Performance Extends to Health Care in Experiment in New York


The Christian Science Monitor

Did Hillary Clinton destroy evidence in 'wiping clean' her email server? (+video)


University of Oklahoma frat brothers taught racist chant at leadership event (+video)


Have crises put US-Israel relations on new, more honest, course?

Should UNC rechristen a building named after KKK leader? (+video)


The Star Ledger

Pending state report critical of hospital reportedly had John Sheridan distraught in days before death

Cyber attack hits Rutgers network, causes service interruptions

NJ veterans get a boost, but job needs still must be addressed | Editorial


Creation of civilian complaint review board will bring needed oversight to Newark police | Opinion


The Detroit Free Press

State lawmakers begin considering $54B budget

4th-grader launches group urging residents to vote

Thousands to march in Detroit for racial, economic justice

Young Detroit men get free suits, advice for success

Doctor: Boy in basement physically, psychologically abused



The Washington Post

Christie said he backed wind energy. Critics say politics changed that plan.


New hepatitis C drugs are costing Medicare billions

Martin O’Malley: Presidency not a ‘crown’ to be shared by 2 families


10 Senate seats considered most likely to switch parties in 2016

On gun rights, GOP field finds a rallying cry

Young people vote less often, but it’s not quite so simple


Suburbs such as Montgomery County rethink transit to court millennials

Virginia State Bar cancels Israel trip, citing ‘discriminatory’ border policies

Baltimore police use Inner Harbor Project to forge bond with teenagers



The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Ohio Democratic U.S. Senate rivals appear together for first time, but aim their fire at Republicans

Demolish school near Shaker Square and Larchmere neighborhood? Or convert to apartments?

Federal judge allows lawsuit claiming teen with Down syndrome was attacked by Cleveland police to proceed

Lawmakers seek to loosen Ohio's housing discrimination law, require birth-control coverage



The Los Angeles Times

Judge rules religious school within its rights to dismiss 2 teachers

LAPD is more diverse, but distrust in the community remains

L.A.-born political leader has high hopes for Latinos in Washington



The Chicago Tribune

CSN's Aiyana Cristal responds to Dan Bernstein's sexist remarks


Pence fends off critics, says new law doesn't discriminate

Harper College announces free tuition scholarships


USA Today


Seattle mayor to ban city-funded travel to Indiana

8 killed and 10 injured in Florida van crash

Confederate flag causes stir during Diversity Week


Philly.com

The first crisis for the future Lynne Abraham administration


Who's on tap to be Philadelphia's next top cop?

Philly native to head Spelman College


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

School takeover plan’s supporters, opponents now turn to Georgia voters
















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