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Roland Martin Calls Out The Media For Highlighting Certain Domestic Violence Cases (VIDEO)

While instances of NFL players being charged with domestic violence has recently dominated the news, the media has been relatively silent about the Hope Solo domestic violence case. Roland Martin, Matt Voder, Stephen Cohen and Kate Fagan appeared on ESPN’s “Outside The Lines” to discuss the Solo case and if there is a double standard […]

Roland Martin On OTL: America Has A Domestic Violence Problem (VIDEO)

Roland Martin, Matt Voder, Stephen Cohen and Kate Fagan appeared on ESPN’s “Outside The Lines” to discuss the Solo case and if there is a double standard at play when it comes to instances of domestic violence amongst male and female athletes. Roland Martin explains that people from all walks of life, including federal judges […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Not So Angry Black Woman Comes For NY Times TV Critic

In the wake of the NFL domestic violence scandal, and NY Times TV critic Alessandra Stanley’s article calling Shonda Rhimes an angry Black woman, the way society views Black Women has come to the forefront. Monday on “NewsOne Now,” Roland Martin shared his views about how African American women are treated in society. Martin challenged Black men to stand up when they see […]

LIVE VIDEO: President Obama Delivers A Statement On ISIS

President Obama delivers a statement on ISIS.

Oscar Buzz Has Begun: Gugu Mbatha-Raw & Nate Parker Attend 'Beyond The Lights' Urban World Premiere

Source: Examiner.com On Sept. 18, Examiner.com was on the scene for the United States premiere of “Beyond The Lights,” which kicked off theUrban World Film Festival at SVA. BET and HBO are presenting sponsors for the festival. Writer/director Gina Prince-Bythewood who is best known for the iconic “Love & Basketball” and “The Secret Life Of Bees” has created […]

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: Blacks Locked Out Of $15B Beauty Supply Industry

The Black beauty supply industry rakes in billions of dollars every year, but African Americans only own a fraction of the businesses within in industry. According to the Beauty Supply Institute, the beauty supply industry generates $15 billion per year, 96% of the customers are Black and less than 3% of ownership within the industry […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Black Pathology And The Media’s Selective Bias

Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel, featuring Dr. Jeff Gardere, Corey Dade, Danielle Belton and Peniel Joseph, break down the media’s selective bias against African Americans. News organizations are painting members of the Black community in an unflattering light, giving the rest of America and the world the impression that people of African decent are the only ones who […]

LIVE VIDEO: Ruby Dee Memorial Service Livestream

Celebrities and public figures honor the life of the late actress and activist at a ceremony in New York City on Saturday at 11A/10C.

Roland Martin On Morning Joe: Gen. Dempsey Is Wrong For Contradicting Pres. Obama On ISIS Strategy

Roland Martin appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss Congress giving President Obama the final approval to aid rebels in their fight against ISIS and then fleeing the Capitol for the fall campaign. President Obama trying to balance the military, Democratic and Republican critics who are not satisfied with the strategic plan to engage ISIS. […]

Roland Martin On Morning Joe: Domestic Violence Is A National Issue, Not Just An NFL Issue

Roland Martin appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to discuss the domestic violence charges against Arizona Cardinal’s Johnathan Dwyer and why the media is has not highlighted the domestic violence cases of Hope Solo and Alabama Federal Judge Mark Fuller. During Martin’s appearance, he explained, If you go after Ray Rice, you should also go after […]