The barber shop is a pillar in the African-American community, and author Quincy Mills chronicles its importance in his new book, “Cutting Along the Color Line.” The book covers the history of black barbershops, and the way the space has changed due to technology. Today on “NewsOne Now,” Mills also noted that most black barbershops […]
The Tea Party isn’t known to reach across the aisle when it comes to politics, but opposition in Washington isn’t entirely against their ideas. This morning on “NewsOne Now,” Rep. Bobby Scott says the Tea Party is right about budget control, but wrong in how they want to make changes. Cutting social security and Medicare […]
Panelists on NewsOne Now discussed the racially charged issues of 2013, from the Trayvon Martin and Kendrick Johnson deaths to the lack of diversity of “SNL,” and the “Duck Dynasty” racist remarks. Jeff Johnson says we missed the mark in making real change by not channeling anger into a movement. “In 2014, if we’re going to be […]
Irene Patrick, mother of missing medical student Teleka Patrick, called in to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. Teleka was last seen on December 5 in the parking lot of Borgess Medical Center in downtown Kalamazoo. Her car was found in Indiana. Her mother says the family is very hopeful that Teleka will be returned alive in spite of the […]
Reality star and singer Traci Braxton discusses her 64-pound weight loss today on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. She credits her fit figure to working out three times a week. As a diabetic, she focused on maintaining a healthy diet. Losing weight isn’t easy, of course, but a good look in the mirror was all it took […]
More than one million people lost their unemployment benefits this past Saturday, due to the expiration of the emergency program that Congress did not extend. AFL-CIO Chief Economist Bill Spriggs says that although the extension will be costly, it makes sense for Congress to extend unemployment benefits and that Congress should focus on unequal income […]
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 […]
Have you ever wondered what Kwanzaa was really about? This morning on “NewsOne Now,” Jessica Smith of Culture Kingdom Kids discussed the true meaning of the holiday and broke down the symbolism behind the kinara candles, corn, and the unity cup. And, yes, you can give gifts, too. The main focus is to buy black-owned or try […]
Author Kwame Alexander knows the importance of reading comprehension, but he also knows how important it is to relate to children. Alexander founded Book in a Day to teach children how to publish their own books, all in one day. The program has been in over 50 schools around the country, as well as in the Caribbean […]
‘Tis the season for holiday miracles and lessons in giving, and two “NewsOne Now” callers expressed their gratitude on the show this morning. Christmas miracles may seem like they’re just meant for the big screen, but for Andrew they are very real. The caller shared his story of receiving a kidney transplant as 15-year-old during the […]
Spiritual advisor Joshua DuBois discussed the role that faith plays in President Obama’s daily life on “NewsOne Now.” His new book, “The President’s Devotional,” contains a devotional for each day, that has been a source of inspiration for the President. “President Obama is a committed Christian,” said DuBois. “Over the years we’ve gathered together pastors to spend […]
Some of the terror suspects being held in Guantanamo Bay are one step closer to being released. That’s because Congress just passed a defense bill including a provision that eases restrictions on the transfer of detainees out of the military prison in Cuba. The move is considered by many to be a win for President Obama, […]
