today in black history

April 18, 2024

Hampton University (Institute) was founded on this date in 1868 in Virginia to educate newly emancipated Blacks.

Today in Black America - February 6

POSTED: February 06, 2015, 9:30 am

  • POST
    • Add to Mixx!
  • SEND TO FRIEND
  • Text Size
  • TEXT SIZE
  • CLEARPRINT
  • PDF

Today in Black History: Reggae superstar and humanitarian Bob Marley is born in Jamaica on this date in 1945.

The New York Times


In Nigeria, Massacres Led at the Whim of Boko Haram

Editorial: Courage and Good Sense at the F.C.C.

Democrats Exercise ‘No’ Power in Senate to G.O.P.’s Dismay

Fewer Top Graduates Want to Join Teach for America


Critics Seize On Obama’s ISIS Remarks at Prayer Breakfast

The Secret World of a Well-Paid ‘Donor Adviser’ in Politics

More Popular Than Expected, New York’s ID Program Has Officials Scrambling

Among New York Subway’s Millions of Riders, a Study Finds Many Mystery Microbes

Malcolm Smith, Ex-New York Senate Chief, Is Convicted of Corruption



The Christian Science Monitor

OMB Director: Baby boomer retirement means US living with more debt

Do recent Guantanamo releases put US at risk? GOP senators question policy (+video)

To fight jihadi lure, France takes the battle online



The Star Ledger

Christie's U.K. trip a 'failure,' presidential experts say

Report: Feds seek travel records of ex-Port Authority chair and Christie ally Samson

Major changes to drunk driving law reach Christie's desk

How one N.J. town will allow parents and kids to pass on PARCC

Fellow officers testify against N.J. cop accused of misconduct in DWI arrest of Assemblyman Moriarty


The Detroit Free Press


How metro Detroit transit went from best to worst

Pressure still on U.S. to help with bridge plaza

Ex-mayor Dave Bing knows he can help Jayru Campbell

Jeb Bush in Detroit: Americans have right to rise out of poverty


The Cleveland Plain Dealer


Three killed in Warrensville Heights barbershop shooting

Lower state funding has many school districts upset with Gov. Kasich's plan


Cleveland police accused of knocking down man helping crime victim, using racial slurs: Forcing Change



The Los Angeles Times


U.S. economy adds a robust 257,000 jobs in January


Leader of highly praised LAUSD food overhaul removed from job


L.A. City Council candidates pledge to take pay cut if elected


The Chicago Tribune

Police: Zion teaching aide hit students in the groin

In latest debate, challengers go after Emanuel on fundraising


USA Today

Employers added 257,000 jobs in January

Target worker helps young man tie a tie for interview

Girl scout shot while going to meeting


Philly.com


Philly 'superbug' outbreak blamed on endoscope


Girlfriend's tenacity led to two cops' brutality arrest

Judge defends $1M fine against lawyer

School District questions pro-charter group's math







Some clips might require your registering for the paper's website. Sites like The Chicago Tribune are free while The New York Times and others have a pay wall that will allow you to see a specific number of articles per month for free and require a paid subscription for further reading.

Related References