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Roland S. Martin To Rev. C.L. Bryant: Have You Stood Up For Justice For Trayvon Martin? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin appears on Starting Point with host Soledad O'Brien to discuss Rev. C.L. Bryant's recent comments accusing Rev. Jesse Jackson and Rev. Al Sharpton of exploiting Trayvon Martin's death to inflame racial passions.

LIVE VIDEO: Trayvon Martin House Forum

The family of Trayvon Martin attends a forum on the role of the federal government in racial profiling cases.

Rep. Charles Rangel To Pay Fine For Apartment Misuse

Source: Catalina Camia / USA Today Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., has agreed to pay a $23,000 fine related to his use of a rent-stabilized apartment in New York City as a campaign office. The details were first reported by The New York Times, citing Federal Election Commission records. The commission's general counsel determined that Rangel accepted campaign donations above the [...]

Supreme Court Expresses Skepticism Over Constitutionality Of Health Care Mandate (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: Tom Curry / MSNBC Two years after a hard-fought victory, President Barack Obama's signature legislative accomplishment — the health care reform law — seemed at risk of being struck down as the Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday. "I think it's very doubtful that court [...]

Investigators Finished With FAMU Hazing Case

Source: CNN Orange County, Florida, authorities say they have finished the investigation into the suspected hazing-related death of Robert Champion, the 26-year-old Florida A&M University student and drum major who died in November. The case has now been handed over to prosecutors who will make a decision on possible charges. "During the course of this [...]

NOLA Cop Suspended For Trayvon Martin Post

Source: CBS News NEW ORLEANS – A New Orleans police officer placed on desk duty following a deadly shooting incident was suspended for posting a comment on a local TV station's website calling Trayvon Martin a thug who deserved to die. Jason Giroir identified himself as a New Orleans Police Department employee when he posted [...]

Trayvon Martin Case Leaks: Mother Says They Are "Trying To Kill" Slain Teen's Reputation (VIDEO)

Roland Martin appears on Starting Point with host Soledad O'Brien to discuss the latest developments in the Trayvon Martin case and details of a Sanford police report that were leaked to the Orlando Sentinel. LISTEN: Martin Family Attorney Natalie Jackson Discusses Attacks On Trayvon Martin's Character

ROLAND S. MARTIN: The Hoodie Is Not The Problem, The Problem Is Racism, Bigotry & Stereotypes (VIDEO)

Roland Martin appears on the Dr. Drew Show with host Dr. Drew Pinsky to discuss a recent blog post that he wrote about the Trayvon Maritn case and African-Americans accommodating racism, bigotry and stereotypes. DON'T MISS: ROLAND S. MARTIN: A Fight for Trayvon Is A War Against Stereotypes

Trayvon Martin Case: Will This Be A Moment Or A Movement? (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Jeff Johnson and Judge Karen appear on the Dr. Drew Show with host Dr. Drew Pinsky to discuss the latest developments in the Trayvon Martin case.

Stand Your Ground Law, Self-Defense, Racial Profiling And The Trayvon Martin Case (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Judge Karen and Mark Eiglarsh appear on the Dr. Drew Show with host Dr. Drew Pinsky to discuss the latest developments in the Trayvon Martin case.