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Today in Black America - July 17

POSTED: July 17, 2013, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: The Port Chicago incident occurred in 1944 when Black Navy ammunition handlers were killed in a violent explosion at the California base.

The New York Times

Editorial: The Senate Clings to the Filibuster

Call for Calm as Los Angeles Girds for More Unrest


Credit Reporting Agency Hired to Verify Incomes for Insurance Subsidies

White House Focuses on Reaching Latino Viewers

Vacancies and Partisan Fighting Put Labor Relations Agency in Legal Limbo

Dinkins, in Book, Blames Racism for Re-election Loss


In Style of Bloomberg, Wealthy Technology Executive Will Enter Mayor’s Race

Dinkins, in Book, Blames Racism for Re-election Loss



The Christian Science Monitor

How much has Obama influenced public debate on Trayvon Martin?


Blagojevich sought 'political deal ... in the public interest,' appeal says

Zimmerman trial verdict: L.A. protesters struggle to stamp out violence


The Star Ledger

Jersey City mosque riddled with bullets as gunman targets 23-year-old on street

Third protest against Zimmerman verdict disrupts traffic in downtown Newark

Some 200 people protest Trayvon Martin verdict in Jersey City


Trenton police vice unit merger with county will increase manpower for "decimated" police force, prosecutor says

Buono slams Christie's economic record

Christie says he has no opinion yet on Supreme Court's Voting Rights decision


The Detroit Free Press


City of Detroit owes $1.2 million in taxes on 36th District Court building


Detroit City Council president orders audit of accounts overseen by Charles Pugh

Book-filled Detroit bus stop benches are hottest seats in town

Lisa Howze unveils new TV ad in bid for Detroit mayor

Preparedness standards for Michigan students likely on hold until fall


The Chicago Tribune


Berrios political firings to cost taxpayers more than $500,000

Expert sees risks in forcing students to change schools


Nearly half of CPS students miss tougher ISAT cutoff

Quinn takes veiled swipe at Daley, rakes in campaign cash

Deerfield church uses video to share mission



The Washington Post

Politics of racial identity prove tricky for Obama

Holder strongly condemns ‘stand your ground’

Cohen: Obama cannot stay silent about racism

Editorial: The Senate’s dangerous addiction

Black Capitol Police officers protest discrimination

Sharpton: Florida is ‘battleground’ against ‘stand your ground’ laws

After the Zimmerman verdict, what those praying are asking of God


After verdict in Trayvon Martin case, where do we go from here?

Republicans say D.C. budget referendum doesn’t change law


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

4 MS-13 gang members guilty in crime spree

Lee May appointed to replace DeKalb CEO

New execution date set for Warren Lee Hill


The Los Angeles Times

Protests in Oakland turn tense

Zimmerman protesters peacefully block traffic in downtown L.A.

2,500 inmates still on hunger strike, Lancaster on lockdown

Sen. Roderick Wright raises almost $300,000 for his legal defense


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Phillip Morris: George Zimmerman's questionable verdict makes the art of self-defense more ambiguous

Cleveland's startup community is growing into something big, study says

Cuyahoga County elections board to investigate councilman's address change


USA Today


Missing La. girl's body found in trash bin; man arrested

Zimmerman juror: Travyon 'played a huge role' in own death

Penn State leaders don't endorse Sandusky coverup findings

A crush of homeless overwhelming Ariz. shelter



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