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April 20, 2024

E. Frederic Morrow, the first Black to serve in an executive position on a President's staff, was born on this date in 1909 in Hackensack, NJ.

Today in Black America - September 6

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The New York Times

For Obama, a Familiar Labor Day Theme

G.O.P. Hopefuls Vying for Tea Party’s Support

Courts Put the Brakes on Agenda of G.O.P.

Troubled Schools Try Mimicking the Charters

Police Detain Brooklyn Councilman at West Indian Parade


Elite Schools Rethink Saving Seat for Little Sister


The Christian Science Monitor

Labor Day struggle for unions and Obama


Hundreds arrested protesting Keystone XL oil pipeline


'Zero job' economy: 11 ways Washington can fix it

Feds warn colleges: handle sexual assault reports properly



The Star Ledger

Struggling U.S. job market might be worse than bleak numbers indicate

As economy stalls, N.J. businesses keep brakes on hiring


President Obama surveys N.J. flood damage, vows federal assistance to storm-struck communities

Mixed N.J. response to President Obama's visit



The Washington Post

Obama’s ratings sink to new lows as public sees nation on wrong track


Obama tells labor unions in Detroit he won’t wait on Congress over new jobs plan

States may cut retiree benefits


Debt panel, lobbyists share many ties

A president’s tepid embrace

Bullying linked to low performance



The Detroit Free Press

Money troubles, new standards bring changes to schools

Obama tells Detroit: I'll defend union rights

Rochelle Riley: Detroit can be starting point for Obama plan

Union leaders, members call for action on creating jobs


Rural west Michigan Covert Township integrated quietly in the 1860s

Utopian Harmonia, Mich., attracted abolitionist Sojourner Truth


The Atlanta Journal Constitution

More metro Atlantanas are multiracial


Historic€ building’s fate uncertain

Markers illustrate overlooked stories

Price tag for Atlanta jail jumps to $85 million

Education forum to address Atlanta School issues


The Baltimore Sun









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