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WASHINGTON WATCH: Charles S. Dutton On His New Film “The Obama Effect” (VIDEO)

Actor and director Charles Dutton stopped by the Washington Watch studios recently to discuss the new film he directed, “The Obama Effect.” The movie tells the story of a man, played by Dutton, who rebuilds his life after a heart attack by dedicating himself to the 2008 Obama campaign. MR. MARTIN: Welcome back. Actor and [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Demographic Changes In The United States Happening Faster Than White America Expected (VIDEO)

What’s the Matter with White People? That’s the provocative title of the new book from Joan Walsh, an MSNBC contributor and editor-at-large at Salon.com. Joan was on the show in September, but we did a second interview that focused on the demographic changes in the country that are coming faster than many white folks expected. [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Can We Build A Black & Brown Coalition Or Will We Face Off Against Each Other For Political Office (VIDEO)

The election was just three weeks ago and many are still basking in the afterglow. But what about one critical issue concerning African-Americans and Hispanics not just simply as a voting coalition. What about the changing demographics where we see African-Americans and Hispanics facing each other in congressional races and other races? Obama 2012 pollster [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH: Kerry Washington On Her New Film With Jamie Fox, “Django Unchained” (VIDEO)

The Christmas movie season is just around the corner. And one of the most talked-about new films stars “Scandal” star Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx as a murdering bounty hunter. It’s called “Django Unchained” and was directed by Quentin Tarantino and produced by Reggie Hudlin. It’s set in the years before the Civil War in [...]

LISTEN: Lt. General Russel Honore On His New Book, "Leadership In The New Normal" And The General Petraeus Scandal

Roland Martin talks with Lt. General Russel Honore about his new book, “Leadership In The New Normal” and General David Petraeus scandal. To order Lt. General Russel Honore’s new book, “Leadership In The New Normal” visit Amazon.com.

Generic Lipitor Recalled For Containing Glass Particles

Source: CBS Sacramento Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling more than 40 lots of atorvastatin pills — the generic version of the popular statin Lipitor — over possible glass contamination. Statins, or lipid-lowering drugs, are among the most commonly prescribed medications in the United States. The drug Lipitor was hugely popular for Pfizer until the company’s [...]

theGrio: Halle Berry Reportedly Seeks Restraining Order Against Ex Gabriel Aubry

Source: theGrio Oscar winner Halle Berry is reportedly seeking a restraining order against her ex-boyfriend Gabriel Aubry following a highly-publicized domestic incident over the weekend where Aubry got into a physical altercation with Berry’s fiancé, Oliver Martinez, in her home. According to the New York Daily News, the 46-year-old actress wants to extend a previous order which required [...]

THIS WEEK On Washington Watch: Kerry Washington, Charles S. Dutton, David Harewood, Demographic Changes In The U.S

KERRY WASHINGTON, CHARLES S. DUTTON, AND DAVID HAREWOOD ARE AMONG GUESTS ON NOVEMBER 25 EDITION OF WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN Topics to include: the demographic changes in the U.S., new films – “The Obama Effect” and “Django Unchained,” the life of actor Charles S. Dutton, and obstacles faced by black actors. Silver Spring, MD, November [...]

Champion Boxer Hector ‘Macho’ Camacho Dies After Shooting

Source: Nick Valencia and Michael Martinez / CNN Famed boxer Hector Camacho died after he was taken off life support early Saturday, a hospital spokeswoman in Puerto Rico told CNN. A passing gunman on Tuesday shot Camacho, who was in a car in front of a bar in his hometown of Bayamon, Puerto Rico. He was [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin, Valerie Jarrett Discuss Small Business Saturday And The Importance Of Small Businesses

Roland Martin talks with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama about Small Business Saturday and the importance of small businesses.