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Today in Black America - April 30

POSTED: April 30, 2013, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: On this date in 1843 in Buffalo, New York, Blacks participated in a national political convention for the first time.


The New York Times

Next Big Challenge for Health Law: Carrying It Out

For ‘Millennials,’ a Tide of Cynicism and a Partisan Gap

Charlotte Mayor Is Chosen as Transportation Chief

As Jobs Lag, Fed Is Viewed as Unlikely to Do More


Antique Film of Black Ballplayers Surfaces, and Their Diamond Is a Plantation


Preschool Financing Has Dropped, Study Finds

In Its Defense, Police Dept. Cites Laziness of Its Officers

Once Again Standing In for the Mayor: Someone Who Wants His Job

Housing Authority Is Sued Over Slow Pace of Repairs



The Christian Science Monitor


Pentagon budget woes: furlough civilians, buy tanks you don't want

Gun vote backlash: Five senators who said 'no' see ratings plunge

Pre-K programs take biggest state funding hit ever

Black voter turnout up, but Dems can't take 'Obama effect' for granted

Obama adds cabinet diversity by picking Anthony Foxx for Transportation


The Star Ledger

County police officially take over public safety in Camden

Building the future: N.J. colleges get $1.3B for construction projects

Poll: Christie is Republicans' third choice to run for president


N.J. Assembly passes bill calling for investigation of halfway houses



The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Atlanta woman, 25, sentenced for pimping girl, 16

Judge: Governor can’t be forced to suspend Hill

APS chief: Some special ed teachers may be let go

Flooring maker could bring 2,000 jobs to state


The Detroit Free Press


Bing wants EM to listen more to Detroiters

Detroit City Council: Mayor Dave Bing's proposed budget needs cuts


Wayne Co. prosecutor Kym Worthy, county reach tentative $5.6M deal

Snyder: $1.5-million grant will support students, neighborhoods

High school students who overcame challenges honored

Kilpatrick makes 3rd plea to be released from prison before sentencing


The Washington Post

FBI looks into ties between Va. governor, donor

Obama’s campaign-finance plans fade

USDA expands SNAP access at farmers markets

Anthony Foxx nominated for transportation secretary

O’Connor: Maybe Supreme Court shouldn’t have taken Bush v. Gore

Black voters turned out at higher rate than whites in 2012 and 2008

Elderly residents demand more funding, services in D.C. 2014 budget

D.C., Negro League legend pitches baseball to young African Americans


The Chicago Tribune


Emanuel unveils parking meter deal

Madigan requests more time to consider appealing ruling on Illinois concealed carry

2 guilty in slaying of teen who wouldn't flash gang sign

Area high schools ranked best in nation

Superintendents urge temporary halt on virtual charter schools


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

State Sen. Shirley Smith exploring run to replace Ed FitzGerald as Cuyahoga County executive


MetroHealth joins Cleveland Clinic and University Hospitals with policy to not hire tobacco users

Brutal slaying marks the end of Cleveland man's fight for acceptance

Rep. Marcia Fudge pleased with Obama's transportation secretary nominee

Colleges compared on new website for students and parents



The Los Angeles Times

L.A. Unified board will back classroom breakfast program


Lazarus: Lenders charging up to 600% interest scrutinized

Candidates debate role of outside spending in elections

California bullet train groundbreaking faces new obstacles


USA Today

Jason Collins' big announcement raises questions

White House commends Jason Collins on coming out





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