Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter says all governments need to be held accountable for how cities grow because it is, in fact, a shared effort in public service. “We have a continuum up and down the chain and accountability system that says we’re all Americans,” he said. We look out for each other.” Stay connected on 2013 […]
Not everyone agrees with President Obama’s involvement with Syria. Charles Ogletree doesn’t believe that invading is the best solution. “We saw children, we saw mothers who were victims of this chemical weapons, and they died,” Ogletree stated, “and we can’t forget that.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this […]
Rep. John Lewis criticizes that Republicans make it “impossible” for minorities to get a step ahead. “It is unreal, it is unbelievable,” he said. “You make some progress for a few years, then forces emerge to try to take you a step back.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin […]
Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee hope that Republicans will vote against the defunding of Obamacare since it is a policy that will benefit most of the nation. “It is wrong to defund a policy,” Lee said. “that now is presenting premiums of $100 or less so that families can eat and buy health insurance.” Stay connected […]
Rep. John Lewis urges people to speak up and speak out against the voting disparities that African Americans still face. “We’ve made a lot of progress, Green said, “but we’re not there yet.” Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!
Actress Sonja Sohn of “The Wire” talks with Roland Martin about the positive influence African American entertainers can have on the community. She urges today’s culture drivers to utilize their cultural capital, and impact the way that young people think. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on […]
Lisa Borders talks about her upcoming plans with The Coca-Cola Foundation as the newly appointed Chair and Vice President of Global Community Connections for Coca-Cola. She says the company will do their best to give back to women and water and put these changes in effect by 2020. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune […]
It’s time to get it started! Roland Martin helped Doug E. Fresh kick off the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Annual Legislative Conference. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!
Roland Martin caught up with U.S. Representative Cedric Richmond at the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus. A champion for New Orleans, Richmond stressed the importance of forging better economic opportunities to impact the lives of minorities. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!
Mayor Stephanie Rawlings Blake talks about what the NAACP is looking for in their next president and CEO. “We need to use the foundation to continue to grow,” she said. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!
