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Judith Browne Dianis On Affirmative Action: An Unequal System Burdens People Of Color

Roland Martin talks with Judith Browne Dianis of the Advancement Project about the Supreme Court hearing a challenge to Michigan’s affirmative action law that says race cannot be a factor in college admissions.

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast 10:14:13: Rep. James Clyburn, Attorney Ben Crump, The Blacklist’s Harry Lennix

Congressman James Clyburn kicked off NewsOne Now with Roland Martin talking about the government shutdown, the ongoing battle over the Affordable Care Act and Dr. Ben Carson stating that “Obamacare” is the worst thing since slavery. Attorney Benjamin Crump talked with Roland Martin about the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Georgia teen, Kendrick Johnson [...]

Harry Lennix Talks The Blacklist & More On NewsOne Now With Roland Martin

Roland Martin talked with Harry Lennix about NBC’s The Blacklist, quality roles in media, some of the projects that he is working on and the first African-American treatment of a Shakespeare play.

Harry Lennix: Ben Carson’s Comments About The Affordable Care Act Are Disturbing, Irresponsible

Harry Lennix, star of NBC’s The Blacklist shared his views about Dr. Ben Carson comparing the Affordable Care Act to slavery on NewsOne Now with Roland Martin.

Cops Caught On Tape Harassing Minorities: ‘You Weaken The F*cking Country!’

Source: Andrew Kirell / Mediaite Recent video of Philadelphia police officers verbally harassing a couple of minority pedestrians went viral over the weekend, drawing attention once again to the controversial tactics of “stop and frisk” as well as questions about racial profiling and police abuse. The video, dated Sept. 27, was recently posted to YouTube by one of the [...]

Rep. James Clyburn Shares His Thoughts On The Government Shutdown & Dr. Ben Carson’s Stunning Healthcare Comments

Congressman James Clyburn joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the ongoing battle over the Affordable Care Act and Dr. Ben Carson stating that “Obamacare” is the worst thing since slavery.

NEWSONE NOW: Attorney Benjamin Crump Discusses The Controversial Death Of Georgia Teen Kendrick Johnson

Attorney Benjamin Crump talks with Roland Martin about the strange circumstances surrounding the death of Georgia teen, Kendrick Johnson and the latest details in the investigation. When Johnson’s body was exhumed for a second autopsy, the pathologist discovered his organs were missing and the body cavity was filled with newspaper.

Harry Lennix Returns To Primetime In NBC’s ‘The Blacklist’

Veteran actor Harry talks about The Blacklist and his character Harold Cooper, an assistant director at the FBI.

Kendrick Johnson Death: Missing Organs Are Reason To Suspect Foul Play In Ga. Teen’s Gym Mat Death, Victim’s Parents Say

Source: CBS News SAVANNAH, Ga. – The parents of a Georgia teenager whose body was found inside a rolled-up wrestling mat at school said Thursday the fact that their son was recently found to be buried without his internal organs is a new reason to suspect signs of foul play were covered by investigators. The [...]

Dr. Ben Carson Calls Obamacare ‘Worst Thing Since Slavery’ At Values Voter Summit

Source: Matt Wilstein / Mediaite Rush Limbaugh and George Will aren’t the only conservatives comparing the Affordable Care Act to slavery. At today’s Values Voter Summer, Dr. Ben Carson, fresh off signing a new contributor contract with Fox News, told the crowd that Obamacare is “the worst thing that has happened in this nation since slavery.” In fact, Carson said, “in a [...]