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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Fury In Ferguson

Attorneys Midwin Charles and Lisa Bloom joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to review the Ferguson grand jury decision and access St. Louis County Prosecutor, Bob McCulloch’s actions in the proceedings. Charles told Martin, “I have never ever seen a prosecutor work so hard to exonerate somebody who essentially has been accused of committing a […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Why Are Black Folks Easily Offended When African Americans Critique President Obama?

Are African Americans wrong to try and shut down any critique or criticism by Black folks of President Barack Obama? Do you think some Black people are too sensitive when other Blacks critique the President? Roland Martin takes your calls during the radio portion of “NewsOne Now.” Rep. G. K. Butterfield, the next chairman of the Congressional […]

Roland Martin & Congresswoman Fudge On Immigration And How It Impacts Black People

Roland Martin talks to Ohio Congresswoman and Chair of Congressional Black Caucus, Marcia Fudge and  about how immigration impact black people. “It’s certainly a positive. People forget we have a lot of immigrants that are African descent. They come from Haiti. This is going to provide more training in stem cell training. We can then […]

WATCH: The President Speaks On Fixing America’s Broken Immigration System

In an address to the nation, President Obama lays out the executive action he’s taking to fix our nation’s broken immigration system, November 20, 2014.

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama’s Address On Immigration

President Obama lays out the new steps he’s taking to fix our broken immigration system. Watch the address live on November 20th at 8pmET and learn more at WhiteHouse.gov/Immigration-Action.

Roland Martin On Morning Joe: Is Pres. Obama's Use Of An Executive Order On Immigration A Good Move? (VIDEO)

On Thursday, November 20th, 2014 President Obama will unveil his plan for immigration. Roland Martin appeared on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe” to discuss President Obama using an executive order to institute immigration reform. Martin told Joe Scarborough the White House “is going to actually make the case beyond simply his [Obama] address and it throws into […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Do You Agree With Pres. Obama’s Action On Immigration?

On Thursday, President Barack Obama unveiled his plan on immigration during a nationally televised address. During President Obama’s address on immigration he said: … for a year and a half now, Republican leaders in the House have refused to allow that simple vote. Now, I continue to believe that the best way to solve this problem […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: How Should Cosby Respond To Sex Assault Claims?

Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel (featuring Kim Brown, Cleo Manago and Lauren Victoria Burke) discuss the decades old sexual assault allegations against Bill Cosby that have reemerged in recent months. During their discussion, Burke said the claims being made against Cosby are “pretty indicting,” especially given the number of women coming forward with allegations. […]

NewsOne Now: Should There Be Nonviolent, Nationwide Protests If Darren Wilson Is Not Charged

Civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss what is currently happening in Ferguson, Gov. Jay Nixon declaring a state of emergency in Missouri and the looming grand jury ruling that could come at any time. Lewis explained that Ferguson could be a “turning point” for the modern civil […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: We Remember Business Icon Herman J. Russell

On Saturday, business icon and philanthropist Herman J. Russell passed away. Russell, an entrepreneur and philanthropist turned a once small plastering firm into one of the most successful Black-owned construction and real estate companies in the United States. Russell, a son of Atlanta, was a key financier of the Civil Rights movement. He was also responsible […]