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POSTED: December 08, 2014, 11:00 am

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Today in Black History: Sammy Davis, Jr, groundbreaking entertainer, and star of stage, screen and recording artist, born on this day in 1925.

The New York Times

Obama’s Net Neutrality Bid Divides Civil Rights Groups

U.S. to Continue Racial, Ethnic Profiling in Border Policy


Protesters in California Clash With Police and Vandalize Stores

Police Face a Long and Complex Task to Mend Distrust Deepened by Killings

Grand Jury System, With Exceptions, Favors the Police in Fatalities

Philadelphia Laments Bill Cosby’s Now-Tarnished Image


How Technology Could Help Fight Income Inequality

De Blasio Remains Guarded in Remarks on Garner Case


After Ethics Panel’s Shutdown, Loopholes Live On in Albany


The Christian Science Monitor

Mary Landrieu defeat widens party, racial divide in the South (+video)

Obama’s black cabinet heads spar over racial profiling ban (+video)


In wake of Eric Garner case, should grand jury system be reformed? (+video)



The Star Ledger

Christie bridge scandal panel to discuss new report today

Ranking the paychecks: What presidents at N.J.'s private colleges are making


The Washington Post


Why Eric Garner is the turning point Ferguson never was


A Statistical Analysis of the Ferguson Witness Statements


Civil rights group opposes postal consolidation

Is Jeb Bush really prepared to lose the nomination to win the general?


The worst thing Ben Carson could do for ‘Ben Carson’ is run for president

Much of aid touted by schools is never used


John Geer case moves to Justice Dept. civil rights division, Fairfax County remains silent


The Detroit Free Press


Report: Teachers union leaders got big raises

Detroit area flood victims seeking $230 million

EPA creates Superfund site in Michigan; cleanup is $23M

Ferguson grand jury documents withheld



The Chicago Tribune

Weekend gun violence in Chicago: 4 dead, 22 wounded


Attorney General to announce broader profiling ban

How kids feel about the Eric Garner case


Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel kicks off bid for second term


The Los Angeles Times

Eric Garner, Michael Brown protests turn violent in Bay Area

School iPads, political mavericks, unexpected treasures and more L.A. stories

After-school literacy tutoring program is a big assist to youngsters

Hundreds march against police brutality in 'Blackout Hollywood' protest


Philly.com

Eagles game protester: 'Open up your mind'

Brutality, racism protests continue

NAACP president-elect calls for healing

Nutter: Police killings hurt citizen trust


Philly scores high - in need


The Cleveland Plain Dealer

Prosecutor Timothy McGinty gets help in push to remove attorney of Cleveland patrolman

Tamir Rice's family hires attorney who represented families of Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin


Gov. John Kasich keeps the door to 2016 open, Columbus prepares for a competitive mayoral race: Ohio Politics Roundup


The Atlanta Journal Constitution


Kasim Reed: ‘You’re trying to have an Obama coalition when you won’t say the name of the president?’



USA Today


Berkeley, Calif., protest gets violent for second night


'Strange Fruit' PR firm changes name after Twitter backlash


Fraternity grounded after 'Cripmas' party backlash

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