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Audit Report Outlines Possible Fraud, Waste, Abuse At Alabama State

Source: Sebastian Kitchen and Josh Moon / Montgomery Advertiser Gov. Robert Bentley’s office released a forensic audit report Monday outlining possible fraud, waste and abuse at Alabama State University, which the governor said raises serious questions about the university’s governance. The audit, which Bentley said he plans to turn over to state and federal authorities for possible [...]

Shutdown, Day 16: Can Nation Avert Default?

Source: Catalina Camia / USA Today The nation is now one day away from a potentially disastrous default as the partial government shutdown begins Day 16. Financial markets are in wait-and-see mode as all eyes turn to the Senate. The burden to find a compromise now lies in the Senate, where Majority Leader Harry Reid and [...]

Harry Belafonte Sues Martin Luther King Jr. Estate in NY

Source: AP / BlackAmericaWeb.com NEW YORK — Harry Belafonte sued the estate of Martin Luther King Jr. Tuesday over the fate of three documents he tried to sell at auction. The lawsuit in federal court in Manhattan seeks unspecified damages and a court declaration Belafonte is the rightful owner. The documents are an outline of a Vietnam War speech [...]

Charles Ogletree Explains Belafonte’s Lawsuit Against The King Estate

Roland Martin talks with Harry Belafonte‘s lawyer Charles Ogletree about Belafonte’s suit against the Martin Luther King Jr. estate.

Has The U.S. Prison System Adequately Addressed The Mental Health Of Inmates?

During NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, Tasha from Detroit Michigan posed a very poignant question; regarding prison inmates receiving proper care for mental illness. Author Terrie Williams, Dr. Jeff Gardere and Roland Martin tackle this difficult subject.

Does Racism Adversely Impact The Mental Health Of The Black Community?

Roland Martin talks with author Terrie Williams and America’s Psychologist, Jeff Gardere, discuss the impact of racism on the mental health of the African-American community.

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast 10:15:13: Affirmative Action, Legacy, Mental Illness In The Black Community, Mushnick’s Column About Adrian Peterson

Judith Browne Dianis of the Advancement Project talks with Roland Martin about the Supreme Court hearing a challenge to Michigan’s affirmative action law that says race cannot be a factor in college admissions and the significance of legacy. Roland Martin talks with author Terrie Williams and America’s Psychologist Jeff Gardere about mental illness in the [...]

Is It A Sign Of Weakness To Admit That You Have A Mental Health Issue?

Roland Martin talks with author Terrie Williams and America’s Psychologist, Jeff Gardere, about the stigma of mental illness in the Black community. Is it a sign of weakness to seek help for a mental health issue? Unfortunately some African-Americans think so.

Roland Martin, Terrie Williams And Dr. Jeff Gardere Address The Stigma Of Mental Illness In The Black Community

Roland Martin talks with author Terrie Williams and America’s Psychologist Jeff Gardere about mental illness in the African-American community and the stigma associated with it.

STUCK ON STUPID: Phil Mushnick Writes The Worst Column Ever About Adrian Peterson

Roland Martin talks with Mediaite columnist Andrew Kirell about NY Post writer Phil Mushnick’s column about Adrian Peterson.