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Rep. Donald Payne Gravely Ill

Source: David Catanese and Alex Isenstadt / The Hill New Jersey Rep. Donald Payne is gravely ill and House members have rushed to his bedside as his battle with colon cancer has taken a drastic turn for the worse, multiple sources tell POLITICO. Capitol Hill aides say the 12-term Democrat's health has greatly deteriorated in recent recent days, prompting members to visit him at a Georgetown [...]

Dr. Julianne Malveaux Discusses Her Decision To Step Down As President Of Bennett College

Roland Martin talks with Dr. Julianne Malveaux about her tenure at Bennett College and decision to step down as president of the university.

THIS WEEK On Washington Watch: Bishop Harry Jackson, Reverend Delman Coates, Bill Lucy, Vicky Hernandez And More

BISHOP HARRY JACKSON, REVEREND DELMAN COATES, BLACK UNION LEADER BILL LUCY AND UNION WORKER VICKY HERNANDEZ ARE THE GUESTS ON WASHINGTON WATCH WITH ROLAND MARTIN MARCH 4 - Topics to include perspective from black pastors on both sides of the same sex marriage issue, the march towards the Republican presidential nomination, the rise in gas prices, efforts [...]

President Obama To Iran And Israel: 'I Don't Bluff'

Source: The Huffington Post President Barack Obama says he means it when he insists it's unacceptable for Iran to have a nuclear weapon. "I don't bluff," Obama said in an interview published Friday. In his most expansive remarks on the issue, Obama told The Atlantic magazine that Iran and Israel both understand that "a military [...]

Bill Clinton Says Romney's Dad "Turning Over" In Grave Hearing Auto Bailout Attacks (VIDEO)

Source: Sean Gallitz / CBS News Former President Bill Clinton said Thursday that President Obama's decision to rescue the American auto industry was the most important decision of his presidency and Mitt Romney's father is probably "turning over in his grave" when he hears his son criticize the effort. "This was not about the factory [...]

LISTEN: Roland Martin, Rochelle Riley Discuss The Latest Corruption Case Involving Ex-Detroit Treasurer Jeffrey Beasley

Roland Martin talks with Rochelle Riley from the Detroit Free Press about the recent indictment of ex-Detroit Treasurer Jeffrey Beasley for taking bribes and kickbacks. Riley also discussed the ongoing public-corruption probes that are being conducted in Detroit.

Roland S. Martin To Host Special Web Edition Of Washington Watch On Super Tuesday, March 6, from Howard Univ

ROLAND MARTIN TO ANCHOR SPECIAL WEB EDITION OF TV ONE'S WASHINGTON WATCH ON SUPER TUESDAY, MARCH 6, FROM WASHINGTON, D.C.'S HOWARD UNIVERSITY February 29, 2012 – WASHINGTON, D.C. – On Tuesday, March 6, TV One Cable Network's chief political editor Roland S. Martin will host a special Super Tuesday edition of his news show,Washington Watch with [...]

Rev. Franklin Graham Issues Apology Over Obama Faith Comments

Source: Drew Katchen / Morning Joe / MSNBC The Rev. Franklin Graham, who appeared on Morning Joe on February 21 to discuss faith and politics, has now apologized for some of the remarks he made on the show. This is according to a report posted on the Religious News Service site. ROLAND S. MARTIN: Franklin [...]

Washington Watch with Roland Martin, 02.26.12, Video Podcast

On our program today: Debbie Allen, Jackée, Brian White and Dondre Whitfield on how cuts to arts education threaten our children's future; Judge Greg Mathis, Roland Watts and D'Angela Proctor on negative images of Black women on reality TV; directors Robert Townsend, Bill Duke and Gina Prince-Bythewood on expanding the reach of Black artists behind [...]

LISTEN: Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks Discusses Rooftop Vigil To Fight Violence And Tyler Perry's $100K Pledge

Roland Martin talks with Chicago Pastor Corey Brooks about his 94 day rooftop vigil to raise $450,000 to fight violence in his community. Pastor Brooks also discusses Tyler Perry's $100K pledge that put him over the top of his fundraising goal.