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NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Persistent Ferguson Frustrations

One year after Michael Brown was killed by Ferguson Police Officer Darren Wilson, NewsOne Now questions what has changed in the 365 days since the St. Louis suburb was upended and eventually left smoldering after protests and clashes with militarized police set the city ablaze. Missouri State Senator Maria Chappelle-Nadal and activist Tef Poe spoke with NewsOne Nowguest host […]

NewsOne Now Race In America Audio Podcast

Black Author/Musician Befriends & Converts KKK Members Author/musician Daryl Davis, a Black man, shares how he converts active KKK members in this exclusive interview with NewsOne Now host Roland Martin. Davis’ book Klan-destine Relationships, details how he came to befriend members of the infamous racial hate group and turn them from away from hatred. How The Color […]

Roland Martin Show Podcast: Michael Imhotep Breaks Down The GOP Debate

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, guest host Michael Imhotep President of The African History Network and host of The Michael Imhotep Show talks with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. about his efforts to diversify the Silicone Valley workforce. Imhotep also breaks down the latest developments in the fight for the Voting Rights act and conducts […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Michael Imhotep Breaks Down The GOP Debate

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, guest host Michael Imhotep President of The African History Network and host of The Michael Imhotep Show talks with Rev. Jesse Jackson, Sr. about his efforts to diversify the Silicone Valley workforce. Imhotep also breaks down the latest developments in the fight for the Voting Rights act and conducts […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: 50th Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, guest host Michael Imhotep President of The African History Network and host of The Michael Imhotep Show discusses the 50th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Imhotep also talks with Amefika Geuka and Marcus Jackson about One Million Conscious Black Voters & Contributors and how to play the game of politics to win. All that […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Fight For Voting Rights Continues On The 50th Anniversary Of The VRA

On The 50 Year Anniversary Of The Voting Rights Act, We Are Still Fighting For Our Right To Vote Roland Martin, Jasmyn Richardson, Advancement Project Attorney for Voter Protection Program and Nicole Austin-Hillery, Director & Counsel Brennan Center discussed where we stand in our fight to preserve our right to vote. NewsOne Now GOP Presidential […]

Roland Martin Show Audio Podcast: Still Fighting For Justice One Year After The Police Shooting Of John Crawford

In this edition of The Roland Martin Show, Martin talks with the author of Becoming Belafonte: Black Artist, Public Radical, Judith E. Smith. It has been one year since the police shooting death of John Crawford and justice has yet to be served. Martin breaks down the case and discusses the latest details in the Sam […]

Alabama Police Officer Threatens To Kill Black Resident, Then Cover It Up

In newly released audio, Alabama police officer Troy Middlebrooks allegedly threatens to kill black Alexander City resident Vincent Bias and cover up the murder evidence. The audio – secretly recorded in May 2013 – was first obtained by the Guardian. Source: AJ+

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Federal Lawsuit Filed In #SandraBland Case

Family Of Sandra Bland Files Lawsuit Against Texas State Trooper, Waller County Officials Bland family attorney, Cannon Lambert joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss the federal lawsuit filed against Texas State Trooper Brian Encinia and Waller County Officials. Eva Marcille Dishes On Series Premiere Of TV One’s “Born Again Virgin” TV One’s new sitcom […]

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Randall Kerrick Trial Begins

NewsOne Now Audio Podcast: Randall Kerrick Trial Begins The trial of former Charlotte Mecklenburg police officer Randall Kerrick has begun. Kerrick is charged with manslaughter for shooting Jonathan Ferrell, 24, in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ferrell, a former Florida A&M football player who had recently moved to North Carolina to be with his fiancee, was in a serious car crash […]