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Mayor Cory Booker Fires Up DNC Crowd (VIDEO)

Newark, New Jersey Mayor Cory Booker was an early speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte. He excited delegates with his speech, telling them that the reelection of President Barack Obama would expand on the promise of America. (Sept. 4)

Are There More Black Men In Jail Than In College? New Documentary By Janks Morton Looks To Erase Myths About Black Men

Roland Martin talks with filmmaker Janks Morton about his new documentary Hoodwinked. The film attempts to erase myths about African American men. Subscribe to the Roland S. Martin Daily Podcast via iTunes. 

MEDIAITE: Al Roker Takes Jab At Fox News ‘Fair And Balanced’ Slogan (VIDEO)

Source: Andrew Kirell / Mediaite During a goofy conversation this morning on NBC’sToday Show, weather anchor Al Roker took what seemed to be a jokey stab at Fox News’ “fair and balanced” slogan and what he likely perceives as a right-leaning bias at the network.  

Record Number Of Americans Using Food Stamps

Source:  Bonnie Kavoussi / The Huffington Post A record 46.7 million Americans — or roughly one in five adults – used food stamps in June, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently reported. Food stamp use has spiked 51 percent since October 2008, when the economy was in free fall. The number of Americans now using food stamps is roughly [...]

ROLAND S. MARTIN: No Comparison Between Ann Romney’s & First Lady Michelle Obama’s Speech (VIDEO)

Roland Martin,Ari Fleischer, David Gergen, Gloria Borger, John King and Anderson Cooper discuss First Lady Michelle Obama’s speech during the first night of the Democratic National Convention

LET’S ROLL: Democrats Going On The Offensive, Not Being Scared Of The Issues (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Ari Fleischer, David Gergen, Gloria Borger, John King and Anderson Cooper discuss the first night of the Democratic National Convention.

First Lady Michelle Obama: President Obama Is A ‘Man We Can Trust’ (VIDEO)

First lady Michelle Obama lovingly praised her husband Tuesday night in a prime-time Democratic Convention speech as a devoted husband, caring father at home and a ‘man we can trust’ to keep the country moving forward. (Sept. 4)

‘God’ Absent From Democrats’ Platform

Source: Kevin Liptak / CNN Democrats omitted the word “God” from their 2012 platform, a change from the party’s 2008 document and a noticeable split from Republicans, who mention God ten times in their official party stance. In 2008, Democrats wrote, “We need a government that stands up for the hopes, values, and interests of working people, and [...]

MEDIAITE: Matt Lauer Challenges Ryan To Defend Accuracy Of His RNC Speech On Today (VIDEO)

Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: Andrew Kirell /  Mediaite Appearing on the Today Show Tuesday morning, Republican vice presidential candidatePaul Ryan attempted to defend the accuracy of his RNC speech from last week in a tough interview with host Matt Lauer.

Michael Strahan’s First Day On Live! (VIDEO)

Showbiz Tonight goes on location as Michael Strahan is announced as Kelly Ripa’s new co-host on “Live! WATCH: