Roland Martin believes that famous athletes should assist our communities but the real question is what are you prepared to do to make a difference in your neighborhood. WATCH:

Roland Martin, Stephen A. Smith and Arsenio Hall discuss athletes and philanthropy during the Alonzo Mourning And Magic Johnson’s 8-Ball Challenge. WATCH:

Actor Anthony Mackie is one of the hardest-working brothers in Hollywood. He starred in “The Hurt Locker,” “Notorious,” “Eagle Eye” and opposite Kerry Washington in the independent film “Night Catches Us.” Roland Martin sat down with Mackie, a New Orleans native, to talk about his upcoming film “The Adjustment Bureau,” starting Matt Damon. An interesting […]

Comedian Jonathan Slocumb joins the “Washington Watch” team as our funny man correspondent. Slocumb will be taking on and talking about many different topics. Jonathan joins Roland Martin via Skype from Los Angeles to discuss what is on his mind. WATCH:

The uprising in Egypt tells us that there is still a need for people come together, and utilize their voices to demand change.  Many are critical of the Tea Party. I’ve said I’m critical of some of the things that they talk about. But the reality is what they’re doing – mobilizing and organizing – is absolutely vital […]

It’s amazing how so many fans always want to see players give their all on the field. And, look. I understand that, but you saw the reaction to Jake Cutler. When he chose not to play in the NFC championship game because of a knee injury, you had people condemning him, trashing him for saying […]

Social media played a huge role in the uprising in Egypt. Smokey Fontaine joins Roland Martin on Washington Watch from News One’s New York headquarters via the HP SkyRoom with that story and more. WATCH:

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 […]

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 […]

Here at “Washington Watch,” we believe in honoring those African-Americans who bore the burden of injustice and indifference to make life better for us all. In this special tribute, we say “so long and thanks for never giving up.” WATCH:

With millions of Americans out of work, don’t you think it sounds pretty stupid to have Sen. John Kyl and Sen. Jim DeMint complaining about having to work around the Christmas holidays? Seriously. These two senators have complained that Sen. Harry Reid has them working during the Christmas break, because they say it’s unfair with […]