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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