Gay rights watchdog group GLAAD has attacked CNN contributor Roland Martin for what it views a homophobic tweet he wrote about professional soccer player David Beckham’s new underwear ad for H&M, reports E! News. Martin posted the tweet Sunday after the provocative spot aired on the Super Bowl. Roland tweeted: “If a dude at your […]

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Roland Martin traveled to Plaquemines Parish for this week’s edition of “Washington Watch”. The people of the Gulf Coast are very frustrated and are not satisfied with the how long it is taking to stop the BP oil spill. No one knows what the long-term effects of the oil spill will be economically, socially, emotionally […]

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CNN Contributor Roland Martin was on hand to talk with the celebrities as they arrived on the red carpet for the McDonald’s 365Black Awards ceremony at Essence Music Festival. The annual event was hosted by Tom Joyner, nationally syndicated radio personality and one of the first recipients of the 365Black Award, along with Sherri Shepherd, […]

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Roland Martin and the “Washington Watch” roundtable discuss Tim Scott, a Black GOP candidate, that won his party’s nomination over the son of the late senator Strom Thurmond. Robert Traynham makes a comment during this conversation about Scott not running as an African-American, which spurs a very interesting conversation about African-Americans and politics. Sound off: […]

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Roland Martin appears on CNN to discuss day two of the Elena Kagan Confirmation hearings. WATCH: Elena Kagan Under Scrutiny WATCH: How Has Elena Kagan Handled Herself During The Supreme Court Hearings? WATCH: Senator Graham and Elena Kagan Discuss Former Nominee Miguel Estrada WATCH: Kagan Talks Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, Defends Actions On Military Recruiting

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The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico couldn’t have come at a worse time for some residents in that region who’re still trying to rebuild and reclaim their lives following Hurricane Katrina just five years ago. News One’s Smokey Fontaine took a trip to New Orleans recently to chronicle some of their stories, he […]

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The leak goes on, estimated now at up to 60,000 barrels a day in the Gulf of Mexico. The disaster is devastating the wildlife and the livelihood of the watermen, who fish the Gulf for the seafood we all enjoy. Indiana Congressman André Carson and Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visit Washington Watch to discuss […]

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Roland has a strong message for the leaders in Washington but the question is, are they listening? See what Roland has to say … WATCH: Roland Martin’s Perspective

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Excuse me for not shedding a tear for the recent electoral losses of Sen. Arlen Specter in Pennsylvania and Rep. Parker Griffith of Alabama. Instead of sticking to their principals when it came to their politics, both decided to play crass politics by switching parties in order to make it easier to be re-elected. Well, […]

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Washington Watch with Roland Martin was filmed on the Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas during the 2010 Fantastic Voyage. Roland, Tyrese and Omarosa held a panel discussion on Black love. During their session the topic of relationships, finance and role reversals was discussed. Would you date a broke man? Would you marry a woman […]