Since writer and cultural critic Ta-Nehisi Coates made his compelling “Case For Reparations” in The Atlantic, it has been a hot-button topic and the questions have come fast and furious. What is reparations? What should it look like? How has slavery and subsequent systems of oppression had a continuing impact on Black Americans? Will the United […]

When President Barack Obama launched “My Brother’s Keeper” the reactions were mixed. There were those who took the initiative as a sign that Obama did, in fact, care about Black make youth. There were others, such as Princeton professor Imani Perry, who rightfully pointed out that philanthropy is not policy. RELATED: Black Orgs Face Hurdles […]

After only one year back on the air, the ‘Arsenio Hall’ show has been cancelled, reports USA Today. RELATED:  Arsenio Hall: ‘If Urban America Watches My Show, I Can Survive’ Happy Birthday, Arsenio Hall! His Top 10 Show Moments “While there are many loyal fans of the show, the series did not grow its audience enough to continue,” […]

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 & […]

She’s come a long way from the girl ridiculed by people throughout social media and who was even asked by defense attorney Don West if she understood english. In her hometown of  Miami, less than three miles from where her friend Trayvon Martin is buried, Rachel Jeantel was presented her high school diploma Friday. She said graduating was fulfilling […]

Last Friday, the Peace Corps and Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity announced a partnership aimed at providing service within the African-American community. Peace Corps Acting Director Carrie Hessler-Radelet and Alpha Phi Alpha General President Mark S. Tillman met in the Peace Corps headquarters in Washington, D.C., to sign this new agreement. SEE ALSO: My Brother’s Keeper […]

  This week, an American ritual will repeat itself. Something that within the past century has morphed into a rite of passage for armies of adolescents, who with this tradition, will declare social adulthood. It happens the moment they put on the cap and don the gown. It becomes complete when the proud stroll across […]

Actress Tika Sumpter joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Friday to highlight some of the projects on which she’s currently working. From the sound of it, Sumpter is planning for a busy summer. The “Haves and Have Nots” star will be appearing in the upcoming James Brown biopic, “Get on Up,” which opens August 1. Martin also asked […]

Bo Porter, manager of the Houston Astros, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Friday to discuss MLB’s Civil Rights game, Beacon Awards luncheon honoring Maya Angelou and other civil rights trailblazers. Porter also spoke on getting baseball reintroduced in to inner-city communities as well as the low numbers of black Americans in the big leagues. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne […]

“NewsOne Now” host Roland Martin talked with Flex and Shanice about their new reality TV show on OWN “Flex & Shanice: All in the Family.” Flex explained that, as a family, they’ve gone through financial highs and lows but the show is not being done out of necessity. Flex said, “We want to let people know […]

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. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at 7 a.m. EST and watch at 9 a.m. EST on TV One. 

First Lady Michelle Obama interviews NFL cornerback Richard Sherman in a new video promoting her Let’s Move! campaign. Sherman was visiting the White House with his team, the Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, earlier this week.During the video, Sherman demonstrates healthy cooking, and Obama jumps in as a sideline reporter, spoofing Sherman’s post-game rant that […]