Roland S. Martin's Blog

Payday Lenders Targeting Black Pastors & Civil Rights Organizations

Payday lenders are companies that lend customers small amounts of money at high-interest rates with the agreement that the borrower will pay that money back. In Florida, payday lenders are preying on Black pastors and Civil Rights organizations and continue to expand their business as they hurt people. Roland Martin talks with Rev. Sekinah Hamlin, Director, Faith & Credit Roundtable with the […]

Rev. Barber: ‘It’s Time For A Massive Move Of Poor People To Come Together’

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the Poor People’s Campaign which is dedicated to uniting people all over the country to come against racism, poverty, war economy, ecological destruction, and morality. Roland Martin talks with Rev. William Barber who’s carried the movement since it started. “We’ve got to change the narration and the only […]

Strong & Great Black Men Are In Every Community: Marc Morial On The Men of Color National Conf.

The Men of Color National Conference meets every year with the purpose of empowering young African-American men to be educated and become leaders in their communities. President and CEO of the National Urban League and former mayor of New Orléans Marc Morial talks with Roland Martin about the importance of this conference and what it […]

‘We Came A Little Way But We Still Have A Long Way To Go … We Still Have A Lot Of Land To Conquer’

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. went to Memphis, Tennessee to fight for sanitation workers rights. He gave his famous speech “I’ve Been On The Mountain Top” only to be killed a day later. Roland Martin had the privilege of talking with Elmore Nickleberry and Cleo Smith, two sanitation workers whose rights Dr. King came to […]

#MLK50: Memphis & The Nation Commemorate The 50th Anniversary Of The Death Of Dr. King

Wednesday, April 4, 2018, will mark the 50th anniversary of the assassination of civil rights activist Dr. Martin Luther King. Every year all over the nation people observe this day and use it to unify communities in hopes of making a change.

Roland Martin: Dems Should Say ‘We Ain’t Voting For Nothing Unless There Is A Clean DACA Bill’

On Martin Luther King Jr. day Jorge Garcia stood in the Detroit Michigan Airport in tears as he hugged his sobbing family members. After 30 years of being in the United States, he was being deported to Mexico, a country he doesn’t know. The problem surrounding immigration and DACA has continued to rise and this situation is […]

Roland Martin: ‘Will We Be Willing To Putting It All On The Line Like MLK Did?’

Leading up to Martin Luther King Jr. day, President Donald Trump was caught calling immigrants coming from African nations and the country of Haiti, “s-hole countries.” In light of that, Roland Martin tells us why we can’t pay attention to Trump and why we have to be called to action like Martin Luther King Jr.

Essence Magazine Is 100% Black-Owned Once Again

Essence magazine has come under all Black ownership again thanks to Richelieu Dennis who created Essence Ventures. Dennis is the founder and creator along with his mother of Sundial Brands hair and skin products. Dennis has acquired Essence Communications to get the magazine under Black ownership again. Roland Martin talks with him to see what […]

Simply aMAZEing: A Conversation With Frankie Beverly Audio Podcast

Roland Martin sat down with Frankie Beverly, the front-man of one of the most prolific bands in modern music history for an hour-long interview. During their chat, Beverly talked about his musical roots, the evolution of Maze and their unique relationship with their loyal African American fanbase and the foundation of their illustrious music career […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Smiley, Simmons Pushback Against Sexual Misconduct Allegations, Grassroots Initiative Demands Congress Address The Affordable Housing Crisis + WTH?! Trump Judicial Nominee Struggles Mightily Answering Basic Legal Questions

Russell Simmons And Tavis Smiley Fight Back Against Sexual Misconduct Allegations Grassroots Campaign Demands Congress Address The Affordable Housing Crisis Today Is The Deadline To Sign Up For Healthcare Coverage Under The Affordable Care Act FCC Votes To End Net Neutrality, Rolling Back Rules That Ensure Equal Access To The Internet WTH?! Trump Judicial Nominee […]