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Trayvon Martin Resonates: African American Senate Chaplain Tells Own Story

Source: Deirdre Walsh / CNN Washington – Senate Chaplain Barry Black joined a rally organized by congressional staffers to draw attention to the death of Florida teen Trayvon Martin and recounted how he was frisked by three police officers 25 years ago while on a walk. Black, a retired and decorated Navy Admiral who is [...]

As Santorum Fires Gun, Woman Shouts 'Pretend It's Obama' (VIDEO)

video platformvideo managementvideo solutionsvideo player Source: Arlette Saenz / ABC News WEST MONROE, Louisiana – At a campaign stop at a firing range, while Rick Santorum was firing off some rounds, a woman shouted, "pretend it's Obama." Santorum, who was far from the woman, couldn't hear the comment as he proceeded with his target practice. [...]

THIS SUNDAY: Washington Watch with Roland Martin Continues To Advance The Cause For Justice Stirred By The Trayvon Martin Killing

MARCH 25 EDITION OF WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN CONTINUES TO ADVANCE THE CAUSE FOR JUSTICE STIRRED BY THE TRAYVON MARTIN KILLING GUESTS TO INCLUDE U.S. REP. ANDRE CARSON (D-IN), REVEREND JENNIFER BUTLER, BISHOP AUBREY SHINES, DREXEL UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR DONALD TIBBS AND AUTHOR AND SPIRITUAL ADVISOR IYANLA VANZANT - Topics to include how the killing of Trayvon [...]

Tyrese Gibson Expresses His Views On The Death Of Trayvon Martin (VIDEO)

Actor and singer Tyrese Gibson visited Morning Express with Robin Meade to talk about his latest project, but then the conversation turned to the death of Trayvon Martin.

Woman Shot By Off-Duty Chicago Police Officer Dies (VIDEO)

Source: Ben Bradley / ABC7Chicago.com CHICAGO - A woman shot by an off-duty Chicago police officer on Wednesday morning died Thursday. Family members say she was an innocent bystander and are calling for an investigation into her death. "How could this be justified? They took my sister away from me," said Martinez Sutton, the brother of [...]

BofA To Offer Rentals As Foreclosure Alternative

Source: AP / MSNBC NEW YORK — Bank of America says it has begun a pilot program offering some of its mortgage customers who are facing foreclosure a chance to stay in their homes by becoming renters instead of owners. The "Mortgage to Lease" program, which was launched this week, will be available to fewer [...]

Geraldo Rivera: 'The Hoodie Is As Responsible For Trayvon Martin's Death As George Zimmerman'

Source: Alex Alvarez / Mediaite Geraldo Rivera stopped by Fox & Friends Friday morning, where he gave his take on theTrayvon Martin shooting — particularly on the hoodie the teen was wearing the night he was shot. "I believe," he shared, "that George Zimmerman, the overzealous neighborhood watch captain, should be investigated to the fullest extent of the law and [...]

LOOK: Miami Heat Wear Hoodies In Support Of Trayvon Martin

The photo posted above was originally shared via Twitter by LeBron James @KingJames.

President Obama: 'If I Had A Son, He'd Look Like Trayvon' (VIDEO)

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Source: MSNBC President Barack Obama said Friday that "every aspect" of the death of Trayvon Martin, the black teenager shot in Florida last month, must be investigated. "My main message is to the parents of Trayvon Martin: If I had a son, he'd [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Trayvon Martin Rally In Sanford, FL

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Trayvon Martin rally in Sanford, FL