UrbanPetersburg – Newstalk 1240

The gooey oil washing into the maze of marshes along the U.S. Gulf Coast could prove impossible to remove.

President Obama has promised to help black farmers who have not received the $1.25 billion settlement owed to them after years of being denied government farm loans and support from federal programs because of the color of their skin.

First lady Michelle Obama challenged George Washington University graduates at their commencement Sunday to “keep giving” through community service work and to “keep engaging” with the world.

If the economy produces jobs over the next eight months at the same pace as it did over the past four months, the nation will have created more jobs in 2010 alone than it did over the entire eight years of George W. Bush’s presidency.

The White House is sending a comprehensive legislative proposal to Capital Hill that is designed to help abate the economic, climate and even nutritional impact of the massive oil spill in the Gulf Coast.

Jon Stewart from The Daily Show had some fun with our very own Roland Martin this week. We all know Roland’s a fashion trendsetter but who knew his ascot could be so amusing?

The Rev. Al Sharpton, Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon and Hispanic leaders will lead a Wednesday evening march to the Arizona State Capitol in a protest against the state’s new law targeting illegal immigration.

Roland Martin says President Obama’s push to get Black and Latino votes is a little too late. But he has good advice on HOW to get those crucial votes.

A young college student claims she was shot by a man because she refused to give him her phone number.

Hollywood stars and Washington elite gathered for the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner last night, an annual event that features members of both political parties and a night of humor.