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Today in Black America - April 6

POSTED: April 06, 2015, 10:00 am

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Today in Black History: Bobby Hutton, an 18 year-old Black Panther Party leader, is shot and killed by police in Oakland, California on this date in 1968
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The New York Times

Obama Calls Preliminary Deal With Iran ‘Our Best Bet’

Kenya Authorities Say Son of Official Took Part in Attack

In Chicago’s Reshaped Politics, Unions Are Divided Over Mayoral Race

G.O.P.’s Israel Support Deepens as Political Contributions Shift


Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Raises Concerns About Partisanship

Obama Ventures Into Red States to Pitch His Economic Goals

Victor Gotbaum, Labor Leader Who Helped Save New York From Bankruptcy, Dies at 93

McDonald’s Workers, Vowing a Fight, Say Raises Are Too Little for Too Few


The Christian Science Monitor

California drought or dream? Jerry Brown at a hinge of Golden State history. (+video)

How parents cope with America's child-care 'crisis'

South Carolina student suspended for racial slur. Are millennials racist? (+video)

How Iran deal could help head off a future nuclear crisis (+video)


The Star Ledger

Was it friendship or bribery? Menendez case may be hard to prove

N.J. trooper offered to toss arrest warrant for sex, but wasn't charged, internal report reveals


Family of Vineland man who died in police custody wants independent investigation, attorney says



The Detroit Free Press

Michigan colleges get extra federal scrutiny

Opinon: Before you hurt your kids, call for help


On a quest to honor a civil rights icon


The Washington Post

Ex-Hill aide who admitted 2 assaults avoids jail after he becomes a victim

Obama makes his pitch for Iran nuclear deal


Briefs give high court views on what it just said


Democrats are divided on ‘culture war’ issues, too


The portion of teens in America is at its lowest point in history

Christian activists: Indiana law tried to shield companies against gay marriage

Is it already all over for Chris Christie?

Maryland and District officials seek Metro management overhaul

High school seniors in mad scramble to finish community service

Education Digest: ‘Promposal’ costs; effects of poverty on kids’ brain size


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Toledo protesters rally after death of black suspect in police custody

Poor women will face more problems if 20-week abortion ban proposal is adopted: Anita Rios, Ohio National Organization for Women

Everything you need to know before the start of the trial for Cleveland police officer Michael Brelo


Cleveland schools failed to collect $8.5 million in federal rebates, so you paid the bill instead


The Chicago Tribune

Emanuel, Garcia campaign throughout Chicago on Easter weekend

Black culture event empowers service without government help

Rauner suspends $26 million in social services, public health grants

Gov. Rauner grants 2 pardons, rejects 57 other clemency requests


The Los Angeles Times

Gov. Brown defends sparing agriculture in water restrictions

A varied response to L.A. County's vote to study minimum-wage boost


Trade workers set to benefit from Gov. Jerry Brown's project list

Mystery surrounds Hawthorne killing of motorist in 'hail of gunfire'

Appeals court gives counties more power to remove kids from homes


USA Today

Ferguson voters to make history in election Tuesday

Schools becoming the 'last frontier' for hungry kids

Kenyan lawyer among terrorists killed in school attack

Millennial workers want free meals and flex time


Philly.com

Union loyalties could determine Philly's next mayor

Mayoral candidates want more money for schools, but won't raise taxes to pay for it

Play dramaticizes PA school funding crisis

Camden's at-risk youth get a wake-up call







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