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TJMS: Phil Wilson President & CEO Of The Black AIDS Institute Discusses National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day And How The Disease Is On The Rise At HBCUs

Roland Martin talks with Phil Wilson, President and CEO of the Black AIDS Institute about the impact of HIV on the campuses of Historically Black Colleges and Universities. For more information visit www.BlackAids.org and www.GreaterThan.org.

Foreclosure Deal Has 40 States, But Others Balk

Source: Jennifer Liberto / CNN Money WASHINGTON – More than 40 states have signed on to a draft settlement with the nation's largest banks aimed at helping homeowners struggling with loans bigger than the value of their homes. But several key states — including California, New York, Nevada, Florida and Delaware — remain undecided, sources [...]

ROLAND S. MARTIN: Today's GOP Missouri Primary Is A Waste Of Money

By Roland S. Martin My political friends on the right always talk about small government, being fiscally responsible, and not burdening our children with a massive debt. OK, no problem. So I need a Republican in Missouri, or anywhere else, to explain to me why the state is holding a GOP primary today that will [...]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Speaks At The White House Science Fair

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Obama Campaign Reverses Stance, Urging Donations To Super PAC

Source: Michael O'Brien / MSNBC President Obama's re-election campaign made an about-face late Monday in its opposition to super PACs, encouraging donors to send their unlimited contributions to one such group founded by a former administration spokesman. Obama campaign manager Jim Messina emailed supporters to formally endorse contributions to Priorities USA, the Democratic super PAC [...]

Final Thoughts On Super Bowl-Twitter Controversy

By Roland S. Martin Editor-in-Chief RolandMartinReports.com Based on several tweets I made on my Twitter feed on Super Bowl Sunday yesterday, I have been accused by members of the LGBT community of being supportive of violence against gays and lesbians and bullying. That is furthest from the truth, and I sincerely regret any offense my [...]

Amare Stoudemire's Brother Dies In Car Accident

Source: ESPN The brother of New York Knicks star Amare Stoudemire died in a car accident early Monday morning in Florida, a team spokesman confirmed to ESPNNewYork.com. The Florida Highway Patrol issued a report that said Hazell Stoudemire was driving a Cadillac Escalade north on U.S. 27 in Lake Wales, Fla., at a high rate [...]

Deal Proposes Need-Based Scholarship

Source: Laura Diamond / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Gov. Nathan Deal proposed creating a needs-based scholarship Monday that has the potential to help thousands of poor Georgia students afford college. Eligible students can receive an annual tuition scholarship of $2,500. The award will cover the gap between other needs-based scholarships, such as the federal Pell Grant, and the full [...]

Bishop Eddie Long Apologizes To Jewish Group After Torah Ceremony

Source: CNN Atlanta - Bishop Eddie Long has apologized to the Anti-Defamation League over an incident in which he was wrapped in a Torah scroll and crowned "king." DON'T MISS: Bishop Eddie Long, Megachurch Pastor Accused Of Sex Abuse, Declared A 'King' At Recent Church Service (VIDEO) As shown in a video that went viral, the [...]

WASHINGTON WATCH ROUNDTABLE: New Jobs Report, Job Growth Under President Obama And His Faith (VIDEO)

Roland Martin and the Washington Watch roundtable discuss the most recent jobs report, unemployment numbers, job growth during President Obama's term in office. This week's Washington Watch roundtable features Karen Finney, Dr. Chris Metzler, Deborah Simmons and Cornel Belcher. MR. MARTIN:  We're back. Y'all go at it. MS. SIMMONS:  Yeah, okay. MS. FINNEY:  [Crosstalk] – [...]