Roland S. Martin's Blog, page 42

EXCLUSIVE: Luenell On Nene Beef: ‘It’s The Watering Down Of Our Genre That I Have An Issue With’

Roland Martin talks to comedian Luenell about her beef with Nene Leakes since the RHOA star announced her new business venture doing stand-up. “She’s not a comedian. I am a comedian. She has a one woman show, but if you do your shows in nothing but comedy clubs…you’re sending mixed messages. I have been working hard […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Learn To Value You! + Obama Admin Order On High School Bathrooms Causes Stir

Do you know your personal value and do you value your time? In this  edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast, Martin explains why everyone must learn to value themselves. He suggested that listeners view their time in the same of similar fashion as a lawyer does: billable hours. “Never sell yourself short, never allow somebody […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Will The GOP Unite Behind Donald Trump? + A.R. Bernard’s New Book, “The Four Things Women Want Want From A Man

Will The GOP Be Able To Unite Behind Donald Trump? Speaker Paul Ryan met with Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the RNC headquarters in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, signifying what many believe is an attempt to unify the party behind the polarizing presidential candidate. According to Ryan, the meeting was a “positive step,” but there is still a wide […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Black Male Achievement & Diverting Our Youth From The School-To-Prison Pipeline

In this special edition of The Roland Martin Show we broadcast live from the Howard University Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center Conference addressing the school-to-prison pipeline. During this edition of The Roland Martin Show you’ll hear from Dr. Elsie L. Scott, Director of the Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. Dr. Scott […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Ex-Cop Michael Slager Indicted In The Killing Of Walter Scott, George Zimmerman Attempts To Auction Gun Used To Kill Trayvon Martin, HIV Infection Rate In Atlanta Reaches Epidemic Levels

Ex-Charleston Police Officer Michael Slager Indicted In The Killing Of Walter Scott On Wednesday, a federal grand jury indicted former officer Michael Slager on three charges. Scott was shot and killed while running away during a traffic stop in North Charleston, South Carolina on April fourth 2015. The entire shooting was caught on cellphone video and Slager’s […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: New Prosecutors Tapped In Baltimore Cop Trial, What Would A Trump Presidency Look Like?

New Prosecutors Tapped In Baltimore Cop Trial New developments in the Freddie Gray trials in Baltimore City may have a major impact on the case. The Baltimore Sun reports a memo was sent to prosecutors notifying them that Lisa Phelps, a veteran assistant State’s Attorney, and Sarah David, who joined the office in 2014, were selected […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Black Male Achievement & Diverting Our Youth From The School-To-Prison Pipline

In this special edition of The Roland Martin Show we broadcast live from the Howard University Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center Conference addressing the school-to-prison pipeline. During this edition of The Roland Martin Show you’ll hear from Dr. Elsie L. Scott, Director of the Ron W. Walters Leadership and Public Policy Center at Howard University. Dr. Scott […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Investigation Into Lying Chicago Cops, 700 Claim To Be Related To Prince, Another Corporation Severs Ties With The RNC + Lil Kim & Colorism

Michael Imhotep, Founder of The African History Network sits in for Roland Martin in this edition of The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast. During this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Imhotep discusses the investigation into Chicago Police officers lying in court cases. Over 700 people claim to be relatives of Prince and are seeking a […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Trump Stirs Up Mess, Michael Steele Dissects The 2016 Prez Race, O’Reilly & Limbaugh Upset Over Obama’s Howard Address, Bathroom Bill Battle Heats Up

Donald Trump has started to go after Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton by using mess instead of issues. Mainstream media is reaping the benefits of Trump’s insanity by promoting the drama over discussing important issues. Former RNC Chair Michael Steele joined Roland Martin on The Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast to discuss the current state of the […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Mayor Rahm Emanuel, New Police Chief Silent About Chicago Cops Lying Under Oath

Chicago Mayor, Police Union Silent About Probe Of Lying Cops A recent Chicago Tribune investigation has documented more than a dozen examples in which officers within the Chicago Police Department have given false testimony, but experienced few, if any, repercussions. As a result of this, police officers have been able to testify in court with little fear of prosecution or discipline. […]