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Trayvon Martin Case 911 Call: 2 Experts Say Screams Not George Zimmerman's (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: MSNBC The voice heard crying for help on a 911 call just before Trayvon Martin was shot to death was not that of George Zimmerman, according to two forensic voice identification experts, one of whom told MSNBC on Sunday that he believes [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: Rep. Rush Thrown Off House Floor For Wearing A Hoodie, Black Media And The Trayvon Martin Case (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and the Washington Watch roundtable discuss Rep. Bobby Rush getting thrown off of the House floor for wearing a hoodie, Black media's coverage of the Trayvon Martin case plus, forcing America to deal with the issue of race.

Bishop T.D. Jakes Discusses His New Book Let It Go (VIDEO)

Roland Martin talked with Bishop T.D. Jakes about his new book Let It Go. Bishop Jakes also talked about couples forgiveness and how walking around carrying a grudge against your spouse really can damage your marriage.

Alonzo Mourning Speaks At The Trayvon Martin Miami Rally (VIDEO)

"The only way you see change, you have to become change," Mourning said.

Mali Rebellion: Islamist Group Plants Flag In Timbuktu

Source: Baba Ahmed and Rukmini Callimachi / AP / The Huffington Post BAMAKO, Mali – Residents said on Monday that the ominous black flag of an Islamist rebel faction is now flying over Mali's fabled city of Timbuktu, which over the weekend became the last major government stronghold in the country's north to fall to the [...]

LIVE VIDEO: NAACP March For Trayvon Martin

LIVE VIDEO — Watch members of the NAACP march in Sanford, Florida, to call attention to the recent shooting death of teen Trayvon Martin.

Kendrec McDade Case: 911 Caller Arrested After Deadly Police Shooting (VIDEO)

Pasadena, California police say a false 911 report led to the shooting death of a 19-year-old man. Officers fatally shot Kendrec McDade after receiving a false report about an armed robbery. (March 30)

Father Pfleger Calls On Dwayne Wade, Derrick Rose And Jennifer Hudson To Fight Violence In Chicago

Source: BJ Lutz & Jeff Goldblatt / NBC Chicago / MSNBC A south side pastor, fed up with an ongoing spate of shootings that's claiming the lives on Chicago's youth, called upon those who've found success to do more to protect those living with violence. "I'm asking Dwayne [Wade]. I'm asking Derrick Rose. I'm asking Jennifer [...]

Whitney Houston Items To Be Auctioned Saturday

Source: ABC News Now that Whitney Houston's no longer with us, how much is her stuff worth?  We'll find out this weekend, when a collection of items worn by the late diva will be going up for sale as part of Julien's Auctions "Hollywood Legends"auction. In a strange twist of fate, several of her items set [...]

ROLAND S. MARTIN: Protests Are Driving The Pursuit Of Justice For Trayvon Martin

By Roland S. Martin Editor-in-Chief RolandMartinReports.com For everyone who has condemned the numerous protests, rallies and vigils demanding justice for Trayvon Benjamin Martin, the 17-year-old gunned down in Sanford, Fla., a month ago, please listen to these two words: Shut up! That may seem harsh, but that is exactly how I feel. I don't want [...]