The Michigan State Spartans are known for recruiting some of the top players in the country, but this past week, we have seen the Spartans’…

A new survey from The School Superintendents Association and the Children’s Defense Fund takes a look at how school district leaders feel about school discipline practices. Some of the statistics found in this report my shock you. To review the School Discipline Survey visit AASA.org. For full analysis of the  AASA & CDF School Discipline Survey […]

      “What is feminism to you and are you a feminist?” It was a question posed by some of the women in my sister circle during an evening gathering. In the black community, we know that we have traditionally been excluded from the traditional feminist conversation and that opened up the door for […]

A New York medical examiner has concluded what many suspected after watching video of Eric Garner’s fatal police encounter: The Staten Island man died as the result of an illegal police chokehold. NBC’s New York affiliate has the story: The city medical examiner has ruled the death of Eric Garner, the 43-year-old father whose death in police […]

Want a no-nonsense, low-impact workout that can potentially burn crazy calories? Just jump on the elliptical! But, before you do…read the below tips first to make sure you’re actually getting the most out of that workout. Stand Up Straight This actually goes for most pieces of workout equipment (and working out, period): proper posture is […]

James Brown‘s daughter, Dr. Yamma Brown, talks “Get On Up” on the gold carpet at the McDonald’s 365Black Awards during this year’s “Essence” Festival. “Get On Up” premieres in theaters today, check out “NewsOne Now’s” coverage of the James Brown biopic. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV […]

During this year’s “Essence” Festival, Roland Martin sat down with Lionel Richie. During their chat Richie explained how he got started in the music industry, how concert audiences overseas love our music and what he is looking forward to in 2015. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on […]

Roland Martin talked with “New York Times” best-selling author, Terry McMillan about what she loves about “Essence” Fest, new book, “Who Asked You” and the a possibility of a “Waiting to Exhale” sequel. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One. 

Podcast: Download Roland Martin talks with NABJ president, Bob Butler about the NABJ, NAHJ  joint convention in 2016. Is it time for a Black and Brown coalition to demand a larger part of the pie as it relates to media contracts and new media endeavors? All that and more in this special edition of the NewsOne Now Audio Podcast.

Podcast: Download James Brown‘s daughter, Dr. Yamma Brown, talks “Get On Up” on the gold carpet at the McDonald’s 365Black Awards during this year’s “Essence” Festival. Subscribe to the “NewsOne Now” Video Podcast on iTunes   Listen to today’s entire show, subscribe on iTunes!   Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 […]

The FBI has arrested six Philadelphia Police narcotics officers as part of a corruption probe into the department. The group is accused of stealing over $500,000 in cash, drugs, and stolen property over multiple years on the force, reports NBC Philadelphia. Read more. Is the Gaza Conflict Making Black Folks Uncomfortable? Tragically, the Israeli-Palestinian conflict is […]

The 5th Annual Diversity Affluence Brunch showcases the achievements of people from diverse backgrounds who have built success within their respective industries. These are people who continue to take their success to the next level by progressing and influencing diversity and multicultural business agendas and positive social impact in the world. Attendees and honorees included […]