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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Muhammad Ali’s Global Impact, Will DEMS Unite? Trump’s Racist Comments Send Republicans Running

The world continues to mourn the massive loss of the great boxer Muhammad Ali. He was a warrior in the ring to many of us, but he was a father to his children, including his eldest daughter, Laila Ali. During an interview with NBC’s Today Show, Laila shared with all of America how she is […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Honoring The Life & Legacy Of Muhammad Ali, African American History Did Not Begin In 1619

Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network guest hosts for Roland Martin in this edition of The Roland Martin Show. We’ll pay homage to Muhammad Ali who passed away at 74 after being hospitalized for respiratory problems earlier last week. Dr. David Imhotep, author of “The First Americans Were Africans: Documented Evidence” will join […]

Spike Lee Remembers The G.O.A.T, Muhammad Ali

Roland Martin talks to Spike Lee about the legacy of Muhammad Ali. “It wasn’t a surprise because you know with Parkinsons it’s eventually, but still, it’s a big lost. He was the most reviled American. He was kind and gentle but you forget all the hate he faced. We’ve got to really start appreciating our […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Muhammad Ali, “The Greatest Of All Time”

The death of Muhammad Ali has left many of us with a void in our hearts. The 74-year-old passed away Friday at a Phoenix area hospital, where he had spent the past few days being treated for respiratory complications. During Monday’s special edition of NewsOne Now, Roland Martin and a select panel of guests reflected […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Prince Autopsy Reveals Singer Died From An Accidental Fentanyl Overdose, Man Awarded $22M In Excessive Force Suit

Here’s What We Know About Fentanyl, The Potent Drug That Killed Prince Prince’s long-awaited autopsy results reveal the seven-time Grammy winner died from an accidental overdose of the opioid Fentanyl. The 57-year-old music icon was found dead two months ago at his Paisley Park estate in Minnesota. The report, released by the Midwest Medical Examiner’s office, shows […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: The 1619 Myth Of African American History

Michael Imhotep founder of The African History Network sits in for Roland Martin in this edition of The Roland Martin Show. During this edition of the show Imhotep talks with Dr. Greg Carr, Chair of The Afro-American Studies Dept. at Howard University about the remake of Roots and if there is a the problem with […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: HBCUs Removed From SB873, Bishop Eddie Long’s “Untold Story” + Donald Trump’s “Fraud” University

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Martin dissects North Carolina State Sen. Tom Apodaca’s controversial SB-873 aimed at altering the tuition of several universities in the state. After a feverish backlash to Apodaca’s bill the State Senator has decided to pull the HBCUs from his legislation. Listen to portions of an interview with State […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Rallies, Protests Force Lawmaker To Pull HBCUs From SB873, BLM Activist Charged & Convicted Of “Lynching”

Hundreds showed out in North Carolina to take a stand to protect HBCUs. Roland Martin, Host of TV One’s NewsOne Now was also in attendance standing with supporters of Historically Black Colleges at the HBCU Solidarity Rally at the North Carolina General Assembly in Raleigh, North Carolina. Martin said on NewsOne Now, “I needed to […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Pushback Against NC SB873, Experts Claim Flint’s Water Is Improving, Roland Martin Responds To Snoop Dogg’s “Roots” Complaints

Is Flint Water Improving? Experts Say Yes; But Is It Enough To Reclaim The City? According to experts, the water in Flint, Michigan is improving. The Virginia Tech – Flint Water Study team claims results from recent testing of a water flushing program are promising. The primary source of Flint’s water is now coming from the Detroit-based Great […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: HBCUs In NC Under Attack By SB873, Roots & Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome + The Dismantling Of Black Cultural Centers

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Roland Martin prepares to travel to North Carolina to join in the protest against SB-873. The controversial piece of legislation if passed may cause several HBCUs to close. Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever guests hosts for the remainder of the show and talks with one of the national organizers […]