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DRAMA IN THE CHURCH: Temptation Ended The Marriage, Nearly Destroyed The Ministry Of Pastor Jamal Bryant (VIDEO)

Pastor Jamal Bryant’s fall from grace began with an extramarital affair that tore up his congregation and destroyed his marriage. I went to his mega church, the Empowerment Temple in Baltimore, Maryland, to talk about the affair that ended his marriage, disrupted his congregation, almost destroyed his ministry; but changed him as a man and [...]

Tennessee Bill: Welfare Benefits Depend On Child’s School Performance

Source: Carrie Healey / theGrio A new piece of legislation, if passed, will penalize low-income families in Tennessee by reducing their welfare benefits if their child performs poorly in school. Sponsored by Sen. Stacey Campfield (R-Knoxville) and Rep. Vance Dennis (R-Savannah), the bill“requires the reduction of Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) payments for parents or caretakers of TANF recipients [...]

LISTEN: 15 Teenagers Die A Day From Texting & Driving

Roland Martin talks with Rodney Stearns, President & Founder of Text No More, about Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

CBS Analyst Shocks Audience By Saying He’s There ‘To Bring The White Man’s Perspective’ (VIDEO)

Source: Andrew Kirell /  Mediaite CBS sports analyst Doug Gottlieb caused a bit of controversy on Thursday evening when he made an awkward joke about being the only white man on a panel of black ex-pro basketball players during the network’s NCAA tournament Sweet 16 coverage. Sandwiched between retired basketball stars-turned-analysts Greg Anthony, Kenny Smithand Charles Barkley — all of whom are black [...]

Soledad O’Brien Bids Farewell To Starting Point With Ode To ‘Tough,’ ‘Honest’ Journalism (VIDEO)

Source: Meenal Vamburkar / Mediaite Friday marked Soledad O’Brien‘s last day hosting Starting Point — so during the “End Point” segment, the panel offered her a warm farewell, sharing their fondest memories of the show. Signing off, O’Brien recalled the man behind some of her more explosive interviews and offered the wisdom she’s gained through the experience: “Facts matter.” Paired [...]

LISTEN: Can Men Be Celibate?

Roland Martin talks with Kenny Pugh about celibacy and his book “Can You Do It Standing Up? A Different Position On Relationships.”

Bob Teague, WNBC Reporter Who Helped Integrate TV News, Is Dead at 84

Source: Douglas Martin / The New York Times Bob Teague, who joined WNBC-TV in New York in 1963 as one of the city’s first black television journalists and went on to work as a reporter, anchorman and producer for more than three decades, died on Thursday in New Brunswick, N.J. He was 84. The cause [...]

“Washington Watch” Primetime Special On TV One – “Amazing Grace: Drama In The Black Church”

TV ONE ANNOUNCES AMAZING GRACE: DRAMA IN THE BLACK CHURCH – A WASHINGTON WATCH SPECIAL WITH ROLAND MARTIN, SATURDAY MARCH 30, 7:00 PM/ET   –Topics include: the battle over leadership at Jericho City of Praise in Landover, Maryland; the rise, fall and redemption of Pastor Jamal Bryant and the controversial beginnings of The Church Without Walls– –Special prime [...]

Washington Watch with Roland Martin, 03.24.13, Video Podcast

At the top of our agenda this week: a government financial aid rule forces thousands of black students to drop out of college. $2.7 million – that’s what it cost to use the likeness of Dr. Martin Luther, Jr., in the new memorial on the National Mall. What gives? The Republican Party wants to reach [...]

WATCH: Chadwick Boseman & Nicole Beharie Talk With Roland Martin About 42 In An Exclusive Interview

Roland Martin talks with Chadwick Boseman and Nicole Beharie about their new film “42 – The True Story of an American Legend.”