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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Should There Be A National Moratorium On The Death Penalty?

Two North Carolina men were exonerated for a brutal murder 30 years ago. One was on death row. Is it time for a national moratorium on the death penalty? Roland Martin takes your calls during this edition of “NewsOne Now.” Attorney General Eric Holder will launch a civil rights investigation into the Ferguson Police Department following […]

Joan Rivers: Comedy Queen-Turned-Fashion Critic Dies (VIDEO)

Source: Maria Puente / USA Today Joan Rivers, the pioneering queen of comedy, who overcame tragedy and disappointment to transform herself in late life into a comic scourge of the red carpet, has died, according to her daughter, Melissa Rivers. She was 81. She died today at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York, where she […]

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: White Image Of Jesus Advancing White Supremacy

Edward J. Blum, co-author of “The Color of Christ: The Son of God and the Saga of Race in America” joined Roland Martin Wednesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss how the American image of Jesus has been used to advance white supremacy around the world. Subscribe to the “NewsOne Now” Video Podcast on iTunes Listen to today’s entire […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: How Involved Are You In Your Child’s Education?

School is back in session across the nation and we want to know what are you doing to ensure your child receives the best education. Roland Martin takes your calls and shares his “Roland’s Rules” for eduction on “NewsOne Now.” Economic apartheid? Evans Bank in NY is accused of redlining, violating the fair housing act and unfairly […]

Cocktails For A Cause With Roland S. Martin

Join ​celebrity ​MC, ​Roland ​S. ​Martin, ​for ​a ​fabulous ​night ​of ​cocktails ​and ​dancing ​to ​aid ​the ​Sickle ​Cell ​Disease ​Foundation ​of ​California ​in ​their ​efforts ​to: ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​• ​fund ​medical ​research ​and ​education ​to ​find ​a ​cure ​for ​Sickle ​Cell ​Disease ​ ​ ​ ​ ​• ​provide ​education ​and ​life-enhancing ​programs ​and ​services ​to ​individuals ​with ​the ​disease ​ ​ ​ ​ ​• ​broaden ​public ​awareness ​about ​sickle ​cell ​disease Cocktails for a Cause with Roland S. Martin Saturday, September 13, 2014 7:30 PM - 11:00 PM (Pacific Time) Blackhawk Country Club 599 Blackhawk Club Drive Danville, California 94506 United States 925-736-6500 Event Details Phone: 510-393-1613 Email Us Order your tickets today. For more information visit https://www.regonline.com/Register/Ch...

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Our Crusade For Justice Continues

Attorney Ben Crump spoke with Roland Martin during the radio portion of “NewsOne Now” to discuss the latest developments in the Kendrick Johnson case. According to Crump, the U.S. attorney’s office is expected to deliver computer hard drives that contain video from the gym where Johnson was found dead. The family of Michael Brown is turning the focus in Ferguson to voting […]

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: Everything You Need To Know About Credit Unions [VIDEO]

Financial guru Deborah Owens joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to breakdown what you need to know about credit unions, payday loans and banking alternatives. Subscribe to the “NewsOne Now” Video Podcast on iTunes Listen to today’s entire show, subscribe on iTunes! Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.   

Roland Martin’s Challenge To Black America: Turn #Ferguson Into A Movement [VIDEO]

Tuesday on “NewsOne Now,” Roland Martin challenged the African American community to take this moment of sadness and outrage over the murder of Michael Brown and turn it into a movement. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One.  Subscribe to the “NewsOne Now” Video Podcast on iTunes Listen to […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Summer Playlist Special

In this special edition of the “NewsOne Now” Audio Podcast we talk with some of your favorite music artist. Check out our interviews with Raheem DeVaughn, Brian McKnight, Melba Moore, Donnie McKlurlkin, Smokie Norful and more. We’re talking more than just music, we’re talking about business, politics and partying with the performers you know and love. […]

NewsOne Now Video Podcast: Kem’s ‘Promise To Love’

During this year’s “Essence Music Festival,” Roland Martin host of “NewsOne Now” sat down with Kem to talk about his new album, “Promise To Love.” Check out what Kem has to say about the new album and his collaboration with Snoop Dogg. Subscribe to the “NewsOne Now” Video Podcast on iTunes Listen to today’s entire show, subscribe on iTunes! Be sure to listen to “NewsOne […]