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Today in Black America - April 29

POSTED: April 29, 2015, 11:00 am

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Today in Black History: On this date in 1992 riots erupt in Los Angeles over the verdict in the trial of police videotaped beating motorist Rodney King.

The New York Times

Under Curfew, Baltimore Is Calm After Days of Unrest

Editorial: What Came Before Baltimore’s Riots

Opinion: Goodbye to Freddie Gray and Goodbye to Quietly Accepting Injustice

President Obama Condemns Both the Baltimore Riots and the Nation’s ‘Slow-Rolling Crisis’


Winter Slowdown in U.S. Economy Was Worse Than Feared


Casting Early Presidential Vote Through Facebook by Clicking ‘Unfollow’

Jeb Bush Visits Puerto Rico in Hopes of Reconnecting With Hispanic Voters

Bernard Sanders to Announce Presidential Bid

Opinion: Flood of Money in U.S. Election Is a Scandal Waiting to Happen


Questioning of Garner Protesters in New York Renews Concerns About Police Practices

Assemblyman Scarborough to Step Down and Plead Guilty to Corruption Charges


The Christian Science Monitor

The Obama paradox: Why he is a role model to three Republican senators


The Monitor's View For Baltimore post-riots, a role for clergy

Jeb Bush's astonishing money machine: brilliant or dodgy? (+video)


The Detroit Free Press


Duggan may have auto insurance fix for Detroit

Bloomfield Hills forum aims for more inclusive schools

Father of man killed in raid: 'My son did not deserve this'



The Star Ledger


N.J. resident's petition opposes Christie sending State Police to Baltimore

N.J. ranks 5th highest in hospital safety


Perth Amboy police chief may have used position to help alleged girlfriend, report says

Transgender N.J. game developer jumps from GWB after online bullying


The Baltimore Sun

Freddie Gray's death getting lost in a sea of TV formulas

Experts question gang involvement in riots

Businesses vow to rebuild after blow to Baltimore's economy


Director of youth homeless center burned in Baltimore riots: 'Anger is legitimate'


The Washington Post

U.S. economic growth slows nearly to a halt

Baltimore’s breach between police and community

Rand Paul cites a ‘lack of fathers’ in Baltimore. Here’s what the data actually show.

Obama calls for social policy changes in wake of Baltimore riots


Back in Baltimore, Martin O’Malley is heckled, and could face political fallout

Segregation of the nation’s children starts with preschool, new report finds

Social video captures peaceful Baltimore protests

Bowser protege Brandon Todd wins Ward 4 seat; Ward 8 too close to call


The Los Angeles Times


States can ban elected judges from asking for campaign money, Supreme Court says

Hillary Clinton to call for end to 'mass incarceration'

Amid Baltimore unrest, LAPD pledges swift but restrained action







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