Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 633

Washington Watch Roundtable Pt. 1: Let's Get Ready To Rumble – The Feisty GOP Debate & Herman Cain (VIDEO)

The Washington Watch "roundtable;" theGio.com's colunist Sophia Nelson, Politico's White House Correspondent Joseph Williams, ConservativeBlackChick.com's editor Crystal Wright, Democratic pollster and CNN contributor, Cornell Belcher discuss the GOP debate and Herman Cain's rise in the polls.

President Obama Speaks on the American Jobs Act In Las Vegas, Nevada

JOIN THE LIVE CHAT VISIT WHITEHOUSE.GOV President Obama Speaks on the American Jobs Act Las Vegas, Nevada

Shuttlesworth Hailed As Fearless Crusader

Source: Barry M. Horstman / USA Today BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – With stirring words and imagery, luminaries from the political, religious and entertainment worlds hailed the Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth at his funeral Monday as someone who fearlessly put his life on the line "to confront the evils of our society" and left America forever changed by leading the [...]

'Very Dangerous' Inmates Break Out Of Florida Prison

Source: MSNBC Police are searching for two "very dangerous" inmates of a Florida prison who escaped early Monday morning, police said. Officials realized that Rondell Reed and Leviticus Taylor were missing from their shared cell during a routine headcount, shortly before 5 a.m. The prison immediately went into lockdown and officials later found the inmates' [...]

Serial Rapist May Be Targeting Alumni Members Of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority in Plano, Denton County

Source: Scott Goldstein / The Dallas Morning News A serial rapist may be behind at least four attacks in Plano, TX and Denton County on local alumni members of the predominantly black Delta Sigma Theta sorority, according to local organization members. An email alert sent to Dallas alumnae chapter members this morning said the attacks [...]

VALORIE BURTON: Finish Each Day And Let It Be Done!

Dear Friends, Do you have a hard time leaving work at work? Is your to-do list so long that it is never possible to finish everything you set out to do in a day? I have always loved this quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson: "Finish each day and be done with it. You have done [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Manslaughter Trial Of Dr. Conrad Murray

Watch the trial of Dr. Conrad Murray, who is charged in the death of Michael Jackson. Editor's note: This is live video of a trial, so may contain graphic images or language disturbing to some viewers.

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First Lady Michelle Obama, POTUS Best Weapon (VIDEO)

Roland Martin recaps First Lady Michelle Obama's summer and recent event with President Barack Obama.

TJMS: Did President Obama Make The Right Call To End The War In Iraq? Should We Be More Concerned About Iran?

Roland Martin Talks with retired Major General John Hawkins about President Obama's announcement to bring all American troops home from Iraq by December, 31st 2011.

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Troubled Homeowners Get A Lifeline, POTUS To Announce Changes To HARP

Source: Les Christie / CNN Money NEW YORK – President Obama will announce changes in the government's Home Affordable Refinance Program (HARP) on Monday, making it easier for homeowners to capitalize on current low-interest rates by refinancing their old, high-interest mortgages. More than 890,000 Americans have already utilized the HARP program to reduce monthly mortgage [...]

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