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Roland Martin: This System Gives Cops The Right To Use Excessive Force [VIDEO]

Roland Martin appeared on the Dr. Phil show to discuss police brutality and issues of race in America. During this segment of the show, Dr. Phil highlights the story of 20-year-old Dillon Taylor, who was unarmed and was gunned down by police officers after 911 callers claimed he had a gun in his waistband. Martin […]

The Situation In Ferguson Is “Clearly Broken” [VIDEO]

Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” Michael Brown’s pastor, Carlton Lee, legal analyst Sunny Hostin and former police detective Mike Brooks appeared on the Dr. Phil Show to discuss the Ferguson grand jury proceedings, Mike Brown’s encounter with Officer Darren Wilson as well as race issues in America.  

Roland Martin Discusses National Resistance Day With ‘Hands Up United’ Founder

Roland Martin talks to Tef Poe, Founder of Hands Up United about National Resistance Day tomorrow on Saturday, December 13th. “This isn’t a situation where these things are just happening because they’re trendy and it’s happening in the streets. This is a 24 hour a day process. We don’t stop, we barley sleep and we’re really serious,” […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Chris Rock Blasts Hollywood In Scathing Essay

Actor/Comedian Chris Rock blasted Hollywood in a new scathing Hollywood Reporter article, calling the movie business a “White industry.” Excerpts from The Hollywood Reporter: “It’s a White industry. Just as the NBA is a Black industry,” Rock told Hollywood Reporter. “I’m not even saying it’s a bad thing. It just is. And the Black people they do […]

TV One’s Roland Martin Appears On Dr. Phil This Friday As A Part Of A Panel Discussing Race Relations After Protests Consume America

CONTENT COURTESY OF DR. PHIL FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY, DR. PHIL LOOKS AT THE CURRENT RACIAL TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Provocative dialogue includes interviews with the families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Roland Martin, Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Are We In The Midst Of A New Civil Rights Movement?

We have seen the protests spreading across the country in response to the killings of Tamir Rice, Eric Garner, Michael Brown and other African Americans at the hands of police officers. Dante Barry of MillionHoodies.org has been on the front lines in the current battle for social justice. He spoke with Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” about how millennials […]

NewsOne Now Podcast: Should Athletes/Celebrities Take Part In Symbolic Gestures Or Write Checks To Support Movements?

Does a celebrity/athlete wearing a t-shirt to show solidarity with people in a movement make a difference? Will their actions lead to changes in policy? Would it be better for them to donate funds to support the movement? NewsOne Now guest host, Mo Ivory takes your calls during the radio portion of “NewsOne Now.” The […]

Roland Martin Talks To ‘Ebony’ Magazine EIC, Mitzi Miller About Race In America

Roland Martin talks to Ebony Editor in Chief, Mitzi Miller about their investigation on race in the United States in the December issue of the magazine. On what stands out the most: “We took a look at the state of race by numbers. I don’t think there are numbers that aren’t shocking or jarring. You […]

NewsOne Now Podcast: Will #BlackLivesMatter Protests & Social Media Activism Force Policymakers Into Action?

There are over two dozen major cities in America that will have mayoral elections in 2015. Three states will have gubernatorial elections and there are huge implications for who will be selected as police chiefs in many of these cities. Will the protests taking place across the nation impact the upcoming political contests or will this […]

Roland Martin & Midwin Charles Asks If LAPD Has Case Against Bill Cosby After 40 Years?

Roland Martin talks to legal analyst Midwin Charles about the rape allegations against Bill Cosby from a woman that claims she was 15 years old. “It’s going to be very difficult for anyone trying to piece together this case. When you’re a minor, they recognize that because of the psycho trauma, they suppress it, so […]