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Today in Black America - January 21

POSTED: January 21, 2015, 7:00 am

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Today in Black History: Carl T. Rowan is named director of the United States Information Agency by President Lyndon Johnson in 1964.

The New York Times


Obama Defiantly Pushes His Agenda

Editorial: A President Outgunned but Combative

A Broad Vision for His Last Two Years


G.O.P. Response to Obama’s Sweeping Proposals: ‘No’


Paris Mayor Plans to Sue Fox News Over False Reports


The Christian Science Monitor

Obama on State of the Union: Tax wealthy, help middle class


Seth Rogen versus Sarah Palin: Is 'American Sniper' pro-war or patriotic? (+video)

Unanimous Supreme Court affirms Muslim inmate's right to grow beard (+video)


The Monitor's View How companies deal with fear of change



The Star Ledger


Released dashcam video shows man's fatal encounter with Bridgeton police

N.J. reaction to Obama's State of the Union address: Democrats liked it, Republicans didn't

N.J. woman doused baby in WD-40 before burning her alive, authorities say

Camden eyes safety, crime in vacant home demolition effort while neighbors question future (VIDEO)

DOT orders 'immediate' inspection of 300 deficient N.J. bridges


The Washington Post

Assertive call to reform tax code, fight terrorism


Obama embraces a label for the history books: Liberal

The remarkable confidence of Barack Obama


Robinson: The good and bad of Obama’s speech

Larry Wilmore takes on Al Sharpton: ‘Take a break, man ... seriously’


The Detroit Free Press


Snyder: Time for all to swim in 'river of opportunity'

'Yellowman' explores bias among African Americans

Detroit schools coalition adds five members

Evans administration appoints 3 more to various roles


Metro Detroiters planning trip to Selma for anniversary


The Los Angeles Times

Pasadena fires two ranking administrators amid embezzlement case


Carson lawmakers delay vote over boycotting local newspaper

Many school districts in state don't comply with teacher evaluation law

L.A. city panel split over which group should study minimum wage


Fifteen community colleges in California to offer four-year degrees


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Judge orders SWAT teams to accompany jurors to view crime scenes in Heartless Felons case


Five takeaways from task force forum on police and community relations

Cuyahoga Community College receives $500,000 to develop program to award high school diplomas to adults

Urban, suburban juveniles treated equally under "historic" pact signed by Cuyahoga County prosecutors, judges


Philly.com

Ironworkers boss guilty of racketeering

Demolition begins in attack on Camden blight

Issue in mayor's race: Keep Nutter's watchdogs?


USA Today


Obama: 'The shadow of crisis has passed'

Analysis: A better economy, a more hostile Congress

Woman pleads guilty in toddlers' murders


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

Common Cause calls for Atlanta Councilman to resign


Critics of Common Core turn attention to AP U.S. History

Georgia State to allow co-ed dorm rooms


DeKalb seeks school chief amid many pressures

APS teacher on cheating: ‘I didn’t think teachers would do this’



The Chicago Tribune

Durbin returns from 'very productive' trip to Cuba

City to go after 'bad landlords' over smoke detectors, heat


Emanuel acknowledges some Chicagoans don't feel safe in homes







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