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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson's Vision For Policing

On Friday, Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson spoke with Jeff Johnson, guest host of “NewsOne Now” about his State of the City address and his vision for the future of policing in the wake of the Tamir Rice shooting. Johnson began the interview by asking Mayor Jackson, “How does a mayor bring about a police department that […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Roland Martin Details What’s Next For The #BlackLivesMatter Movement

Roland Martin Breaks Down What’s Next For The #BlackLivesMatter Movement  In the wake of the Department of Justice’s scathing report on the Ferguson Police Department and their racially biased procedures, Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” shared his perspective on what the next steps in the #BlackLivesMatter Movement should be. Martin told viewers of TV […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: What Is The State Of Black Men Today?

In this edition of “The Roland Martin Show,” guest host Cleo Manago, CEO/Founder of the “Black Men’s Exchange” discusses the state of Black Men in America today. Prior to Manago sitting in for Martin, Roland discusses the Department of Justice’s Ferguson report. All that and more in this edition of “The Roland Martin Show” Audio Podcast. Subscribe to  “The […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Happiness, Life Changing Decisions And Getting “Unstuck”

In this edition of “The Roland Martin Show,” guest host Valorie Burton sits in for Roland Martin. Burton and her special guests discuss happiness as well as how to get “Unstuck” and become unstoppable. Don’t miss Sophia A. Nelson discussing her new book, The Woman Code.” All that and more in this edition of “The […]

NewsOne Now: DOJ’s Scathing Report Condemns Ferguson Police Department

Justice Department Report To Fault Ferguson Officers For Racially Biased Traffic Stops  A Justice Department investigation launched amid allegations the Ferguson, Mo. police department grossly violated civil rights isn’t complete, but according to officials, the report is expected to fault the department for “disproportionately ticketing and arresting African-Americans” over the years. According to the report, the racially […]

Roland Martin & Catrena Carter Breakdown The Celebration Of The 50th Anniversary Of Selma

Roland Martin talks to Catrena Carter, the Executive Director of the Selma Foundation Anniversary Commemoration about the 50th Jubilee of the Buddy Sunday March happening this weekend in Selma in preparation for the anniversary on Sunday. “Tomorrow is the mass meeting that happens every year and we get started on all the mini summits, a mock trial […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Pres. Obama Calls For Sweeping Police Reforms

After a vociferous outcry over the high-profile deaths of unarmed Black men who died at the hands of White police officers in Ferguson, Mo., and New York City, President Barack Obama on Monday called for sweeping reforms of police tactics in cities across the nation. Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel discuss […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Supreme Court Challenge Threatens To Gut The Affordable Care Act

In this special edition of “The Roland Martin Show,” Roland Martin broadcasts live from just outside the Supreme Court as they hear arguments about the Affordable Care Act. The Supreme Court began hearing arguments in the King v. Burwell case. Depending upon the High Court’s ruling, subsidies for the Affordable Care Act could be cut which […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: City Of Cleveland’s Callous Response To The Family Of Tamir Rice

City Of Cleveland Blames 12-Year-Old Tamir Rice For His Own Shooting Death By Cops Incredibly, the City of Cleveland responded on Friday to a lawsuit filed by the family of 12-year-old Tamir Rice by saying he was responsible for his own demise. The boy was shot dead by cops while he held a pellet gun. Reports Cleveland.com: The […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Has The Moment Passed In Ferguson?

Ray Baker sits in for Roland Martin for this edition of “The Roland Martin Show” on the Empowerment Radio Network. Law Professor at Saint Louis University and Human Rights Activist Justin Hansford talks Ferguson, the Ferguson Commission meetings and building a sustainable movement. Congressional Black Caucus Chair, Congressman G.K. Butterfiled joined Baker on “The Roland […]