Politics

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 […]

The Coalition of African-American Pastors (CAAP) and various civil rights leaders announced Tuesday their concerted grassroots effort to collect one million signatures via an online petition to impeach Attorney General Eric Holder (pictured) for refusing to enforce laws against same-sex marriage, according to CBS News. SEE ALSO: Goodman Theatre Tackles Trayvon Martin killing The Rev. Bill Owens (pictured above […]

Watch the live stream of Mayor Chokwe Lumumba’s Homegoing Celebration below or click here. Watch live streaming video from cprmetro at livestream.com UPDATE: 3/7/14, 7:10 A.M. EST From WAPT: The funeral service [for late Mayor Chokwe Lumumba], which will be shown live at 11 a.m. Saturday on WAPT.com, on WAPT’s second digital channel, 16.2 (Comcast channel […]

I’ve spent my entire career as a civil rights activist and anti-violence advocate. I hear from folks all over the country about how fed-up they are—how much they want change—but they don’t know where to start. It’s not enough just to be informed, we’ve got to work tirelessly to do better. With the “The Lookout,” I’ll […]

Rabble-rousing Texan, Kesha Rogers (pictured), an African-American running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat, wants President Barack Obama impeached and seemingly gets a kick out of drawing Hitler mustaches on images him as well. Even though the young politico polls higher than her Democratic counterparts, fellow Texas party members want to distance themselves from […]

President Barack Obama is still actively pushing for Americans to sign up for Obamacare. With the deadline approaching, he called “The Russ Parr Morning Show”…

Politico is reporting that Democrats see Obamacare as an obstacle during this year’s midterm election season, prompting operatives to devise strategies to weaken the GOP’s advantage. The effort involves telling voters that the Republican Party would exacerbate the problem, including raising prescription drug prices, empowering insurance companies and even endangering victims of domestic violence, the […]

I’ve spent my entire career as a civil rights activist and anti-violence advocate. I hear from folks all over the country about how fed-up they are—how much they want change—but they don’t know where to start. It’s not enough just to be informed, we’ve got to work tirelessly to do better. With the “The Lookout,” I’ll […]

President Barack Obama and his beautiful First Lady, Michelle (pictured,) will be apart this Valentine’s Day—he will be with House Democrats in Maryland, then head to California to hobnob with King Abdullah II of Jordan over dinner. Mrs. Obama and the First Daughters, Malia and Sasha have plans of their own as well. But don’t get […]

You may not know Chaka Fattah but you should. Fattah has helped more than 25 million individuals through programs and initiatives he has created since being elected to public office three decades ago. He is currently serving his 10th term in the U. S. House of Representatives, where he has fought to make education more […]

President Barack Obama (pictured) has been aggressively pushing an agenda that strengthens the core of the nation via education, job creation, and supporting middle class families. Now the administration will turn its aim to improve the lives of young men of color via an initiative titled “My Brother’s Keeper.” SEE ALSO: President Announces Progress In Completing […]

Yes, Jamie Foxx is known as an award-winning actor and a singer, but his origins as a comedian come through in his impersonations, from President Obama, to Prince to his recent one of Richard Sherman. But Saturday in the Carol City area of Miami Gardens, FL, where NewsOne was on the scene, the particular impersonation […]