Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 591

ROY S. JOHNSON: Embrace The Want-To-Can Plan

By Roy S. Johnson Founder of Fit! Live! Win! http://www.fitlivewin.wordpress.com Follow @FitLiveWin on Twitter  I typically go to the gym with a plan. I know what I want to do each day in order to achieve my goal of muscle endurance, core strength and flexibility. My plan includes the moves I'll do in my workout [...]

Perry Religious Ad Faces Backlash (VIDEO)

Many don't like Gov. Perry's faith focused ad. CNN's Joe Johns reports the ad targets a specific electorate. WATCH:

Senate Democrats Plan To Extend Payroll Tax Cut Blocked

Source: Deirdre Walsh, Ted Barrett and Kate Bolduan / CNN Washington - Setting up a showdown with the White House and Senate Democrats, House Republican leaders Thursday proceeded with plans to vote next week on a proposal to extend the payroll tax cut and unemployment benefits while easing the path for approval of the Keystone [...]

Republicans Rip Gingrich, Perry Wants To End President Obama's War On Religion (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Will Cain and CNN Newsroom anchor, Don Lemon discuss Newt Gingrich being criticized by former colleagues and Rick Perry wants to end President Obama's alleged war on religion.

LIVE VIDEO: Hunt For Virginia Tech Shooter

WSLS-TV provides live coverage as police hunt for an armed gunman on the Virginia Tech campus, who is suspected in the deaths of two people.

PRESIDENT OBAMA: 'Ask Osama Bin Laden If I Engage In Appeasement' (VIDEO)

Source: Think Progress Yesterday at the Republican Jewish Coalition GOP presidential candidates forum, claiming President Obama is appeasing America's enemies was the attack du jour. "Internationally, President Obama has adopted an appeasement strategy," Mitt Romney said. Newt Gingrich accused the Obama State Department of "appeasing our opponents." A reporter asked the President about the GOP [...]

New Orleans Struggles To Stem Homicides

A bystanders identified as the victim's mother cries at the scene of a murder on the corner of Sixth and Danneel Streets on Jan. 25, 2011. Source: Campbell Robertson / The New York Times / MSNBC Of all the challenges facing the city of New Orleans, none is as urgent or as relentlessly grim as [...]

TJMS: Philly D.A. Won't Seek New Death Penalty Hearing For Mumia Abu-Jamal

Roland Martin talks with Marc Lamont Hill about the Philadelphia D.A. deciding not to seek a new death penalty hearing for Mumia Abu-Jamal. On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011, an appeals court overturned Abu-Jamal's death sentence.

Future Of FAMU Prez In Question After Band Death

Source: AP / The Grio ORLANDO, Fla. – The future of Florida A&M University's president is in question as authorities investigate whether hazing played a role in the death of a member of the school's famed marching band. The school's board of trustees planned to meet Thursday for a second day to talk about the [...]

Senate Blocks Obama Choice For Consumer Panel

Source: John H. Cushman / The New York Times WASHINGTON — The Senate blocked President Obama's nominee to head the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, as filibustering Republicans who oppose the very powers of the new agency successfully challenged one of the administration's main responses to the financial crisis. The nomination of Richard Cordray was rejected [...]