Today in Black History: Bishop Stephen G. Spottswood of the African American Episcopal Zion Church, a fierce civil rights advocate, was born in 1897 in Boston.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
Cleveland police union to ask governor to suspend open carry law for RNC
When guns are a means to personal power, the results can be tragic: the Rev. Robert Winter (Opinion)
Few demonstrators camp at Cleveland park on eve of Republican National Convention
Man accused of trying to steal state trooper's gas mask after RNC protest in Cleveland
RNC theme announced for Monday: 'Make America Safe Again'
'Circle the City with Love' brings thousands for peaceful event on eve of the RNC
2-year-old girl shot on Cleveland's East Side identified
State fights to see if $267 million paid to e-schools is justified
The New York Times
National
Nation on Edge After Attack Kills Officers in Baton Rouge
Anguish Deepens for Police: ‘We’ve Seen Nothing Like This’
Obama Condemns Baton Rouge Shooting and Calls, Again, for Unity
Donald Trump and Mike Pence: One Ticket, Two Worldviews
A Civil Start to Protests, but Cleveland Is Bracing for Worse
On Eve of G.O.P. Convention, Law and Order Takes the Floor
Republican Convention Will Push Limits of a Candidate and the News Media
G.O.P. Arena Will Highlight Trump’s Media Blacklist
Some Predict Tuition Increases Under Hillary Clinton’s College Plan
Sparkling and Blighted, Convention Cities Spotlight Ignored Urban Issues
Local
The Second Anniversary of Eric Garner's Death
Anger Over Police Killings Pervades Memorials on 2nd Anniversary of Garner’s Death
New York Public Hospitals Use Emojis to Reach Young People About Sex
Donations Slow for New York’s Politicians, According to Reports
Chris Christie Lost Out on the Job He Wanted. And His Bad Year Got Worse.
The Christian Science Monitor
Why Africans are showing solidarity with Black Lives Matter movement
Behind racial tensions, a deeper problem: segregation
How black-owned banks are cashing in on a protest movement
Why political violence, so far, isn't as bad as 1968
Why Senate's sole black Republican sees hope despite racial turmoil
The Star-Ledger
A 22-year 'nightmare': Exonerated man speaks out about how he proved his innocence
Eric Garner's mom, other moms, mourn sons killed by police, gun violence
Judge won't block jobs demonstration at Port Newark on Monday
Christie to address Michigan RNC 2016 delegates
What 2 former N.J. governors say about Dallas, Clinton emails, Christie's roads crisis
Philly.com
Hours after officers slain in Baton Rouge, Black Lives Matter protesters march in Philadelphia
With protests predicted, businesses warned to batten down the hatches
Commentary: Put colleges to work on region's most vexing problems
As it crumbles, seeking the mystery owner of old Ebenezer A.M.E. Church
City reaches contract agreement with largest union
The Chicago Tribune
3 dead, 15 hurt after Sunday city shootings
Stopgap budget failing to erase damage of state impasse
Delays in Laquan McDonald case foster despair in Chicago
EDITORIALS: Killeen's plan for a U. of Illinois compact with the pols in Springfield
Some financial firms tackle diversity gap head-on, say they can't afford not to
The Detroit Free Press
Gov. Rick Snyder recall effort has Aug. 20 deadline
What grade does your child's school deserve?
To fix our race problem, stop pretending everything is OK
The Washington Post
3 police officers killed, 3 wounded in Baton Rouge; gunman dead
What we know about the suspected shooter in Baton Rouge
After Baton Rouge, a weary fear builds among those who protect and serve
The split-screen reality: Trump’s convention and a world of tragedies
Obama pleads with presidential candidates not to politicize the police shootings
As Clinton launches registration effort, community groups focus on Asian Americans
What makes a black Cleveland pastor back Donald Trump?
Clinton has several VP options: Fiery liberals, Hispanics and white guys
She’s a lifelong Democrat who’s voting for Trump. And she’s Dennis Kucinich’s sister.
Two D.C. boys once fought for a local rec center. Years later, one will try again for his slain brother.
In quest for new Prince George’s hospital, new management seen as a must
D.C. students choose to enroll in summer school to stay on track
Maryland officer who fatally shot colleague is cleared by grand jury
The Los Angeles Times
How transparent will the LAPD be on releasing videos of police shootings, other controversial encounters?
San Diego County Schools superintendent to be placed on leave
Rapper the Game meets with L.A. gangs in an effort to stop killings
LAPD will receive extra resources after violence against police officers, mayor says
She's the mom of four black men, a former L.A. cop and a major skeptic of 'justifiable' police shootings
Nearly 1 in 4 students at this L.A. high school migrated from Central America — many without their parents
USA Today
Days after Sterling death, Baton Rouge still in violent turmoil
Muslims in Nice fear backlash after truck rampage by fellow Muslim
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