It was stunning to watch the memorial service in Tucson and to look at the reaction from the people in that city. A lot of people were saying that, “Well, this really wasn’t a memorial service; it was a pep rally.” But it was clear that it was a celebration of life, a celebration of […]

Smokey Fontaine of NewsOne.com joins Roland Martin, via HP’s SkyRoom from News One’s New York headquarters for this week’s edition of Web Watch. In this week’s installment of Web Watch Roland and Smokey Fontaine discuss stopping the spread of hate on the Internet and the You Tube sensation with the “golden voice” hit a hurdle […]

Roland Martin appears in The Situation Room with Ed Rollins and host Wolf Blitzer to discuss the possibility of a bipartisan State of the Union address. Will Democrats and Republicans sit together during President Obama’s address to show unity amongst lawmakers in the wake of the Arizona shooting rampage? WATCH:

Roland Martin analyzes the television coverage, President Obama’s speech and the memorial event for the victims of the tragic shooting in Arizona entitled “Together We Thrive: Tucson and America.” LISTEN:

Dr. Carl Bell joins Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss mental health reform and what can people do to help those who may have mental health issues. Dr. Bell is the President and CEO of the Community Mental Health Council and Foundation as well as Professor of Psychiatry and Public Health […]

Roland Martin appears on AC360 with Dana Loesch, David Gergen and host Anderson Cooper to analyze the political rhetoric being used in America today and what effect is it having on civil discourse. WATCH:

Congressman James Clyburn joins Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss the mass shooting in Tucson, AZ that took the lives of six, including a 9-year-old girl, a federal judge and critically wounded Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Roland and Congressman Clyburn discuss the state of civility in this country and if fiery rhetoric […]

Smokey Fontaine joins Roland Martin via the HP SkyRoom from News One’s New York headquarters with this week’s edition of Web Watch. A chance encounter with a homeless man turns into 10 million views on You Tube and leads to an opportunity of a lifetime for Ted Williams, a man down on his luck. Plus, a pro-life group […]

Roland Martin and Tony Blankley join Wolf Blitzer in The Situation Room to discuss Michele Bachmann’s possible run for president in 2012. WATCH:

Roland Martin talks with the new Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, Congressman Emanuel Cleaver. Congressman Cleaver explained that the CBCs first order of business is to pull together top African-American economist from around the nation to discuss the deficit commissions recommendations as it relates to African-Americans and poor people. Congressman Cleaver also told Roland […]

Roland Martin appears on JKUSA with Rich Galen, Cornell Belcher and host John King to discuss the GOP take over of the House of Representatives. WATCH:

Roland Martin talks with Russell Simmons about his new book, Super Rich: A Guide to Having It All. Russell Simmons–rap impresario and founder of Def Jam Records, Phat Farm, and the Hip-Hop Summit, and with Morrow coauthor of Do You!–explores what it means to be truly rich and fulfilled through two tenets. The twin paths […]