Conservative talk show host Dr. Laura Schlessinger sparked controversy earlier last week when she used the N-word repeatedly on her call-in radio program.

NEW YORK — The <strong>Rev. Al Sharpton</strong> is a "lightning rod" for <strong>President Barack Obama</strong> on inner city streets, Obama's former Harvard mentor and friend said Saturday at a forum in Harlem.

Al Sharpton speaks out in support of President Obama's initiatives for all Americans, while other prominent black figures challenge the President. Read clips from The Wall Street Journal's article labeling Mr. Sharpton as Obama's New Partner.

What an embarrassing moment for MSNBC's <strong>Contessa Brewer</strong>. Watch the video. <!--more-->