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The “NewsOne Now” panel -Lauren Victoria Burke, Bishop Jackson and Julianne Malveaux – talked about President Obama’s controversial judicial picks, blasting him for nominating judges who have defended voter ID laws and the confederate flag. They also questioned a failure to respond by leading civil rights groups. Listen to the panel’s full conversation below. Be sure to listen to […]

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Wednesday morning on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, Georgia Representative David Scott called out President Obama’s nominations of individuals for federal judgeship who have defended the confederate flag and voter ID laws in Georgia. Scott says the move is a “disgrace” and insult to all Americans – particularly blacks. Listen to the Martin’s full conversation with […]

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Civil rights leaders Rev. Joseph Lowery and Rep. David Scott expressed their reservations about President Obama‘s judicial choices for Georgia this morning on “NewsOne Now.” Lowery noted that since 1978, only three judicial nominees have been African-American. “That’s not fair,” he said. “That’s not judicial. That’s not democratic.” Rep. David Scott also spoke out about the lack of color […]

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Rep. David Scott talks healthcare at the 2013 Congressional Black Caucus. He went into why Obamacare is already showing importance for those who have been lacking coverage for years. Stay connected on 2013 CBCF Coverage, and tune in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin this fall on TV One!