After earning offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame and Michigan, we knew it was only a matter of time before the Michigan State Spartans offered…
NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin (pictured) filed a formal notice of appeal Tuesday in the corruption case that resulted in a guilty verdict on 20 criminal counts and a prison sentence of 10 years. RELATED: Ray Nagin On Prison Sentence: I Was ‘Targeted’ By the Feds The brief notice said the appeal […]
The final countdown to the season 2 premiere of “R&B Divas Los Angeles” has begun. “NewsOne Now” gives you an exclusive behind the scenes look at the reality show. R& B Divas LA premiere kicks off Wednesday, July 16th on TV One. 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.
Ricki Stevenson, founder of Black Paris Tours joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss black history in one of the most popular cities in the world. Some of the interesting facts Stevenson reveals include Paris’ connection to the Harlem Renaissance and the section of the city known as Little Africa. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland […]
Chicago is a violent city but it’s not the murder capitol of the country. That’s according to a recent study by the Pew Research Center. A recent surge of killings in Chicago has drawn national attention to gun violence in the nation’s third-largest city. We’ve covered the situation in Chicago extensively here at NewsOne. Many consider Chicago to be […]
Financial guru Deborah Owens details how couples can save for retirement together and how to keep communication flowing in their relationships with The Three C’s: Communication, Collaboration and Control. Did you know less than one-half (45%) of couples agree that day-to-day financial decisions are made jointly and only 43% of couples report making investment decisions for retirement jointly. Owens […]
BET Responds To Complaints About Lack Of Credentials For Black Media At 2014 Awards Show In an exclusive story published on The Huffington Post, Tanya Young Williams says “[i]t was terribly disappointing to learn that BET snubbed one of the most respected photographers in the business, and quite possibly the oldest Black photographer still working Hollywood’s red carpets.” […]
More than 30 million Americans use contact lenses, according to the CDC. But, while they are generally safe to use, as well as convenient alternatives to dealing with glasses every day, there are certain health risks associated with contact lenses. “Because they are worn directly on the eye, they can lead to conditions such as […]
During the summer of 1983, Prince was still an upstart musician. In early August of that year, he played benefit concert for the Minnesota Dance Theatre where he unveiled some new songs: “Let’s Go Crazy,” “I Would Die 4 U,” “Baby I’m a Star,” and “Purple Rain.” The performances were recorded live and those recording found their […]
Jada, a 16 year old, was humiliated on social media after allegedly being drugged and raped at a house party. Jeff Johnson, Staci Johnson and Hughey Newsome joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the social media campaign to bring awareness to this case, and the importance of teaching young men to respect women. Be […]
Although African Americans make up just 13 percent of the U.S. population, we account for 33 percent of the missing in the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s database. Cases involving African Americans also tend to receive less media coverage than missing Whites, with missing men of color getting even less attention. NewsOne has partnered with the […]
President Barack Obama (pictured) has turned part of his focus on improving the economy through the development of jobs. This week, the President will unveil a series of plans in order to bring improvements to the nation’s infrastructure. SEE ALSO: Obama Seeks Governors’ Support On Immigrant Kids The Obama administration has taken ambitious leaps to […]
