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LISTEN: Martin Family Attorney Natalie Jackson Discusses Attacks On Trayvon Martin's Character

Roland Martin talks with Martin family attorney, Natalie Jackson about recent attacks on Trayvon Martin's character by George Zimmerman supporters and the leaked police report to the Orlando Sentinel. Subscribe to the Roland S. Martin Daily Podcast via iTunes.

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.

LIVE VIDEO: Trayvon Martin Town Hall Meeting

The Sanford, Florida, City Commission holds a town hall-style meeting on the Trayvon Martin shooting and aftermath.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Trayvon A Martyr For Change (VIDEO)

While speaking at a church service honoring Trayvon Martin, Rev. Jesse Jackson calls others to march in his honor. WATCH:

First Lady Michelle Obama On The David Letterman Show (VIDEO)

An emotional moment this week as the First Lady Michelle Obama went on David Letterman's show and got all choked up talking about her father. MR. MARTIN:  An emotional moment this week as the First Lady went on David Letterman's show and got all choked up talking about her father. [VIDEO CLIP.] FIRST LADY MICHELLE OBAMA:  [...]

Peace From Broken Pieces: Spiritual Advisor & Author Iyanla Vanzant On Rebuilding Life After Loss (VIDEO)

We've been talking a lot about the tragic death of Trayvon Martin today, and we'll continue to do so in the weeks to come and until there is some resolution. But resolution for Trayvon's parents is a long way off. Even when it's all over, they still have to cope with the loss of their [...]

Washington Watch: Celebrating The 100th Birthday Of American Icon Dr. Dorothy Height (VIDEO)

A week-long centennial celebration focusing on service to others kicked off last Saturday at Shiloh Baptist in Washington, D.C. honoring Dr. Dorothy Height. MR. MARTIN:  All right, folks. American icon Dr. Dorothy Height would have been 100 years old yesterday, and a week-long centennial celebration focusing on service to others kicked off last Saturday – [...]

WATCH: Santorum Loses Cool With Press Over Romney Comment

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: Andrew Rafferty / MSNBC FRANKSVILLE, Wis. — What started as a good day for Rick Santorum took an abrupt turn on Sunday after the GOP presidential candidate grew frustrated with reporters asking him to clarify his remark that Mitt Romney is the [...]

Trayvon's Father: Even In Death, They Still Disrespect My Son (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Tracy Martin, the father of Trayvon Martin speaks during a press conference held on Monday, March 26th, 2012.

LIVE VIDEO: Roland S. Martin Hosts Trayvon Martin Town Hall

Roland Martin speaks at a town hall on the Trayvon Martin shooting in Eatonville, Florida.