Today in Black History: In 1619 twenty Africans arrive in Jamestown, Virginia aboard a Dutch ship,forced into involuntary servitude.
The New York Times
National
Activists Confront Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton, Pressed on Race, Issues Her Own Challenge
Justice Dept. Presses Civil Rights Agenda in Local Courts
G.O.P. Hopefuls Display Differences on Education
Dueling Town Hall Meetings Add Distance to Jeb Bush-Donald Trump Gulf
Jeb Bush Uses Caution on Dicey Subject of School Standards
Police Kill an Armed Man in St. Louis
Activist Shaun King Denies Claims He Lied About Race and Assault
Local
New York City Declines to Fight in Court for Complex Near Citi Field
Mexican Worker in Trump Hotel Criticizes Donald Trump’s Views, on Video
Bill de Blasio Addresses ‘Outrageous’ Remarks by Donald Trump
Philly.com
Sources: FBI asking about AG Kane
City contracts to minority and women-owned businesses are on the rise
NJ guard fired over 'black thug' to return
Ride-sharing companies now taking kids to and from school
Kenney gives back cash after using city worker to solicit donations
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland Council proposes charter amendment aimed at boosting diversity on city's police force
State government hits target for contracts with minority-owned businesses for first time, topping $228M
Lou Stokes' life in a word: Darcy cartoon
Cleveland gun buyback offers food, gas gift cards, ticket vouchers in exchange for weapons
State names a superintendent, accountant and lawyer to "advise" charter school evaluations
The Christian Science Monitor
A factor behind Bernie Sanders' appeal: Changing attitudes toward socialism
As Southern clerks stop same-sex marriages, a search for compromise
Why Black Lives Matter activists are arguing with Hillary Clinton (+video)
Democrats' message to Latinos at labor gathering: We're not Trump
The Chicago Tribune
Senate Democrats ignore Rauner, override veto on bill to avert lockout, strike
Duckworth, Zopp fail to score Cook County backing for U.S. Senate
The Detroit Free Press
New House probe of Courser, Gamrat could lead to expulsion
'Facts matter' - Prosecutor clears ICE agent in shooting
Editorial: Is this any way to get the roads fixed?
The Los Angeles Times
House lawsuit against Obama is turning into a real problem for the president
When a spokesman's private actions become a company liability
Amid an era rife with rebellion, the Watts riots were a wake-up call
L.A. is losing $20 million a year because of fumbled tax data, audit finds
The Washington Post
HUD flips stance on ‘over-income’ tenants, urging more evictions
Dionne: The battle for voting rights continues
Bush and Trump face off in N.H. — and The Donald is winning
Md. Rep. Cummings hires Senate fundraiser
Some Hillary Clinton supporters in South Carolina are starting to get nervous
White House picks up Iran deal support from previously undecided members
Republicans escalate fight with McAuliffe over Supreme Court judge
What is the gender gap on the states’ highest courts?
The Star Ledger
Christie worse than 11 Republicans in 2016 matchup with Clinton, polls show
Day of violence in Newark claims at least 4
Rival Barnabas Health intends to bid on troubled N.J. hospital
Baraka blasts article detailing Newark shootings surge as 'incomplete', 'skewed'
USA Today
9 arrested in St. Louis protest over shooting
Bell: Richard Sherman sees Deflategate double standard
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