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6-Year-Old Shot By Playmate, 4, In Critical Condition

Unfortunately your browser does not support IFrames. Source: Alexis Shaw / ABC News Authorities are investigating whether the parents of a 4-year-old boy had a permit for the .22-caliber rifle the child allegedly used to shoot his 6-year-old playmate in the head in New Jersey. The victim is in critical condition at Jersey Shore Medical [...]

Washington Watch With Roland Martin, 04.07.13, Video Podcast

At the top of our agenda this week: Attorney General Eric Holder on his pledge to preserve our right to vote, the Reverend Al Sharpton on what President Obama needs to do for African-Americans in his second term. In our “Washington Watch” roundtable, Rahiel Tesfamariam, editorial director of UrbanCusp.com; political analyst and columnist for Ebony.com [...]

Michael Steele On GOP Filibuster: ‘At Least Pretend You Give A Damn About What Happened’ (VIDEO)

Source: Tommy Christopher / Mediatie Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) is the most recent of 14 Republican Senators to promise a filibuster against the package of gun regulations, including universal background checks, that the Senate is set to consider this week. That filibuster effort has been condemned by everyone from President Obama to his 2008 presidential rival, Sen. John McCcain, but former RNC Chairman Michael Steele may [...]

Black Conservatives In Explosive Hannity Townhall: ‘Liberals Believe They Own Black America’ (VIDEO)

Source: AJ Delgado | / Mediaite On Monday night’s Hannity show, over two dozen black conservatives participated in a townhall discussion, addressing what it is like to be a black conservative in America. The show kicked off with Sean Hannity interviewing Dr. Ben Carson. Hannity asked Dr. Carson what kind of insults he has received since coming out publicly as a conservative. [...]

Brad Paisley On His Song ‘Accidental Racist’: ‘It’s Not A Stunt’

Source: Lesley Messer / ABC News When Brad Paisley teamed up with LL Cool J to make a song about racism, titled, appropriately, “Accidental Racist,” he knew it was going to cause a stir, but, he swears, “It’s not a stunt.” “I’m doing it because it just feels more relevant than it even did a few years ago,” he [...]

Toddler Shoots Tenn. Deputy’s Wife In Unguarded Moment

Source: The Tennessean / USA Today LEBANON, Tenn. — Only a few seconds passed from the time the handgun was placed on a bed to when a 4-year-old boy picked it up and pulled the trigger. Only a few seconds for a friendly cookout at a Wilson County deputy’s home to turn tragic. An accidental shooting. [...]

50th Anniversary Of The March On Washington: Roland Martin Says We Must Have A Specific Plan Of Action To Address Black Unemployment, Economic Issues

Roland Martin talks about the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington.

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Speaks On Measures To Reduce Gun Violence

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama Speaks on Common-Sense Measures to Reduce Gun Violence

Airport Baggage Handler Facing Charges Of Stealing From Luggage (VIDEO)

A baggage handler at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport faces charges of stealing jewelry, purses, and guns from passengers’ luggage, as shown on recently released video. Norah O’Donnell reports.

LISTEN: Roland Martin Talks With Guy Torry About A Fundraiser Held For Missing Teacher Terrilynn Monette

Roland Martin talks with comedian Guy Torry about the fundraiser he held for missing New Orleans teacher Terrilynn Monette who has been missing since March 2, 2013.