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Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” caught up with Oprah Winfrey, one of the producers of the MLK biopic “Selma,” during a red carpet event for the film. “Selma,” which opened in a limited release on Christmas day, opens nationwide on January 9, 2015. The critically acclaimed film received four Golden Globes nominations, including nods for […]

Maya Angelou had some final gifts that she wanted to give to a very select group of people. The late poet laureate, civil rights activist and author (pictured), who passed away only last May at age 86, reportedly bequeathed gifts in her will to six very well-known New Yorkers through a trust that was established […]

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  RELATED: WATCH: Dr. Maya Angelou’s Homegoing Celebration First Lady Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey and former President Bill Clinton were among those who paid tribute to Maya Angelou at a memorial service Saturday at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. WATCH: Homegoing Celebration For Dr. Maya Angelou

The family of Maya Angelou has arranged a private memorial service in Wake Forest University’s Wait Chapel on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. Due to limited seating capacity, the family has decided to have a closed service for family and friends only but the university has decided to livestream the service for the public. Watch […]

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  Watch the Homegoing Celebration for Dr. Maya Angelou UPDATED 6/2/2014 — 11:53 PM ET: Wake Forest University will livestream the funeral of Dr. Maya Angelou on its website on Saturday, June 7 at 10 a.m. According to the university’s press release, “the family will be planning additional celebrations of her life in other cities across the country. Her […]

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John Ruckh, a 24 year EMS veteran in Forsyth County, North Carolina, has been suspended after comments he made about Oprah Winfrey were picked up in the 911 call made by Maya Angelou‘s caretaker while the famed poet was dying Wednesday morning at her Winston-Salem home, reports the Winston-Salem Journal. SEE ALSO:  Dr. Maya Angelou Funeral […]

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Podcast Download Kristal High from Politic365.com, economist and author Julianne Malveaux and political strategist Angela Rye joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share their memories and experiences with Maya Angelou. The panel focused on Angelou as a feminist who inspired countless black women. Roland  talked with Flex and Shanice about their new reality TV show on OWN “Flex & […]

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Podcast: Download NewsOne Now honors the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou during this special edition of the NewsOne Now Audio Podcast. Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Armstrong Williams joined Roland Martin in studio for NewsOneNow’s special coverage of the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. Cathy Hughes, President/CEO TV One and Radio One joined the conversation via phone to shared her […]

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American activist, teacher and writer Maya Angelou is gone from us but certainly not forgotten. Wednesday, on the day she passed, NewsOne hit the streets of Harlem to talk to people about what the phenomenal woman meant to them. We even stopped by the Apollo Theater and spoke with Grandmaster Caz and Apollo historian Billy […]

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Last month Dr. Maya Angelou was honored at the National Portrait Gallery with her own portrait. During the festivities, Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,”  had a change to talk with Dr. Angelou about being honored by her piers and the value of speaking the truth. “Facts often obscure the truth,” Dr. Angelou said. “You don’t […]

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Ambassador Andrew Young joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the life, legacy and his personal thoughts about the legendary, iconic Dr. Maya Angelou. Ambassador Young said of his friend, “she’s moved on up a little higher.” Hear The Full Statement On ‘NewsOne Now’ Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. […]