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Today in Black America - March 20

POSTED: March 20, 2014, 11:00 am

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Today in Black History: Filmmaker and producer Sheldon Jackson "Spike" Lee was born on this date in 1957 in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Washington Post

Boehner cool to Senate unemployment deal

What to expect in 2014 South African elections

Election agency must support proof-of-citizenship laws

Lots of tea party candidates are running. But, they’re not winning.

Americans read headlines. And not much else.

New Duncan video calls for Leggett’s ‘Final Jeopardy’ answer on Transit Center


The New York Times

Administration Plays to Young in Health Push

Two States Win Court Approval on Voter Rules

Obama to Promote Expanded Economic Opportunities for Women

Correction Dept. Investigating Death of Inmate at Rikers Island

New York Courts Cut Time Between Arrest and Arraignment

Familiar Consultants Hired by de Blasio’s Pre-K Drive



The Star Ledger


Most displaced Sandy victims suffer from emotional distress, poll shows

Debunking the notion obese can be healthy

Rutgers study find link between teen girls, depression and obesity

Final defendant in FBI case on former Trenton Mayor Tony Mack and cohorts pleads guilty

As Christie hosts town hall today, State Police ordered not to take photos of protestors


The Chicago Tribune


Durbin, Oberweis kick off potentially lopsided Senate race

Cook County leader's backing does not assure win

3 South Sudanese help Mooseheart win title, but future unclear


Philly.com


Sandusky prosecutor had early suspicion of PSU cover-up


Chester County leaders to focus on jobs and transportation

City says it's involved in historic black burial ground site

Hite was lone schools official to take pay cut


The Detroit Free Press

Prison food worker arrested for smuggling marijuana into Jackson prison

Howell Schools may expand social media training after racist tweets

Olympic bobsled medalist Lauryn Williams welcomed back to Detroit, wants to help hometown


Pay it forward: Plan would allow Michigan students to attend college for 'free'


The Christian Science Monitor

Janet Yellen ponders when to raise rates, but Fed guidance vague (+video)


Why Democrats should run on Obamacare: A strategist lays out his case (+video)


De Blasio’s ratings sag. Can he make his liberal vision work as NYC mayor? (+video)


'Virtual' border fence idea revived. Another 'billion dollar boondoggle'? (+video)



The Los Angeles Times


Angry residents confront state officials over Exide plant


Meth flowing in from Mexico through border crossings, report says


UC climate report: About 25% have had negative experiences on campus

U.S. Education secretary praises L.A. program


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Cleveland State University to sell Heritage Hall, also the home of downtown YMCA

Positively Cleveland wants to change conversation about city: The early response on social media

Grassroots campaign against 'sin tax' gets organized at campaign launch event

Surveys show press officers impede reporters' ability to provide information to public

Ohio legislator says America's public education system is 'socialism,' should be privatized





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