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Roland Martin Brings TV One's Washington Watch To Bishop TD Jakes And The Potter's House

Roland S. Martin, host and managing editor of TV One Cable Network's Washington Watch, will be bringing the show to The Potter's House for a special taping on Wednesday evening, December 7. The topic: 21st Century Manhood. Martin, an analyst for CNN and the Tom Joyner Morning Show, will begin with a one-on-one with Bishop [...]

ROLAND'S IGNORANT MAILBOX: Bigot James Edwards of ThePoliticalCesspool.org

By Roland S. Martin Editor-in-Chief RolandMartinReports.com I told you guys I would start posting some of the ridiculous and ignorant emails I get from folks on a regular basis. This is what came in my box today from James Edwards, james1134@aol.com, with http://www.thepoliticalcesspool.org. I've debated this bigot on CNN, and he is a joke. Feel free to [...]

BREAKING NEWS: Bishop Eddie Long Takes Leave From New Birth

Source: Christian Boone / Atlanta Journal-Constitution Bishop Eddie Long is taking a sabbatical from the church he transformed into one of the nation's biggest and most influential, telling congregants at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church Sunday he was going to use the time to heal his family. "I'm still your pastor. You'll still receive my [...]

Cain: 'I Am Suspending My Presidential Campaign'

Herman Cain announced Saturday he is suspending his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination. This suspension comes after weeks of scrutiny over alleged sexual misconduct and accusations of an extramarital affair.

LIVE VIDEO: Herman Cain Makes Campaign Announcement

Republican presidential candidate Herman Cain makes a campaign announcement.

NBC: Cain Likely Quitting Race To Protect Family, Source Says

A press secretary with the Herman Cain campaign told NBC News that Cain will make a "major announcement" Saturday in Atlanta. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.

ROLAND S. MARTIN: Trump As Debate Moderator Is An Absolute Joke

By Roland S. Martin Editor-in-Chief RolandMartinReports.com Earlier this week it was reported that former NBA slam-dunk champion Anthony "Spud" Webb was planning to become head coach of Rick Cabaret's New York stripper basketball team. From the moment I read it, I cracked up laughing, knowing full well that my long-time friend and golf buddy, who [...]

Cain To Make Campaign Announcement Saturday

Source: CNN Businessman Herman Cain said Friday he would make an announcement and "clarify exactly what the next steps are" regarding the future of his campaign Saturday. He is scheduled to host a rally to mark the opening of campaign headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, one day after meeting his wife for the first time face-to-face [...]

Bishop Eddie Long's Wife Backtracks On Divorce

Source: WBSTV ATLANTA — The wife of Bishop Eddie Long, the famed DeKalb County megachurch preacher accused of sexual involvement with young men, has backtracked on an announcement to divorce her husband. "After a great deal of deliberation and prayer, I have decided to terminate my marriage to Bishop Eddie L. Long," Long's wife, Vanessa, [...]

WATCH: President Obama and President Clinton Speak On Better Building Initiative Investments (VIDEO)

President Obama and former President Bill Clinton announce a $4 billion investment in energy efficiency upgrades for commercial buildings.