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Carol’s Daughter Is Acquired By L’Oreal USA

Source: Yesha Callahan / The Root Lisa Price started Carol’s Daughter in her own kitchen in 1993, way before the natural-hair beauty-product business was booming. Carol’s Daughter products are a staple in many naturalistas’ beauty regimen, but over the last year, there were reports that the company was having financial issues. In April, companies affiliated with […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Did The CDC Drop The Ball In The Ebola Outbreak?

As the world watches the Ebola crisis unfold, questions about how nurses in Dallas contracted the deadly disease continue to arise, why Amber Joy Vinson was allowed to travel after caring for Thomas Eric Duncan (Patient Zero) and why the CDC did not step in and take over the situation at Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital. Roland Martin and the […]

NewsOne Now: The Cornel West Black Prophetic Fire Podcast

On Friday, Dr. Cornel West joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss his new book, “Black Prophetic Fire.” During their wide ranging conversation, Dr. West discussed the premise for his book, his criticism of President Barack Obama and the subsequent backlash for publicly opposing the nation’s first Black commander in chief. DON’T MISS: TJMS: Dr. […]

Michael Dunn Sentenced To Life In Prison For ‘Loud Music’ Killing Of Jordan Davis

Source: AP / The Huffington Post JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  — A Florida man convicted of first-degree murder for fatally shooting a teenager in an argument over loud music outside a Jacksonville convenience store has been sentenced to life in prison without parole. A life sentence was mandatory for 47-year-old Michael Dunn after prosecutors did not seek […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Are We Prepared To Fight Ebola In America?

Are you comfortable with what Pres. Barack Obama had to say about the Ebola crisis after his emergency cabinet meeting on Wednesday? Do you think the situation under control and the United States will avoid a major outbreak of the Ebola virus? Why haven’t federal officials stepped in and seized  control of the situation in Dallas now that a second nurse […]

Roland Martin, Dr. Hazel Glasper Talk About The Importance Of Oral Health In Celebration Of Dr. Day

Roland Martin talks to Dr. Hazel Glasper, a Dentist out of the DMV area to discuss oral health in celebration of Dr. Day on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. “Dentistry is a branch of medicine. We are Doctor’s. There is a direct connection between your oral health and overall health,” Glasper said. Listen to the Tom Joyner Morning […]

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: ALL Hands On Deck, We Need Everyone Involved In The Movement

On Tuesday, Roland Martin explained during his commentary on “NewsOne Now” that everyone has a part to play in our fight for social justice and change. Martin stated we need everyone involved in the movement, young and old. We can’t afford to leave anyone out of the fight because everybody has something to bring to the table. Subscribe […]

NewsOne Now: Double Standard In Teacher Student Sex Scandals

Have you noticed there is a double standard when a female teacher sleeps with students verses a male teacher sleeping with students? When a male teacher sleeps with a female student there is outrage, but when a female teacher sleeps with a male student there is a totally different reaction. Roland Martin takes your calls […]

NewsOne Now Podcast: Battle Over Leadership In The Movement Between Millennials And Elders

In the midst of the fight for justice for Michael Brown, John Crawford, Eric Garner and others, young activists are calling for older more established voices to step aside. Elders in the movement say they still have a voice and a role to play in the struggle for social justice. While this battle is going on between millennials and elders, […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Are We Prepared To Do What Is Necessary To Push Our Agenda?

Are we prepared to do what is necessary to drive an agenda for our community, combat social injustice and impact change? Are we waiting for someone to lead us, for another conversation about the issues or is it time to act and start doing the work? Roland Martin takes your calls during the radio portion of […]