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NJ College Cancels Rapper Common’s Commencement Speech Over…

Amid outcry from the state police union, a New Jersey university has decided to cancel a commencement speech from rapper…
03.15.18
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News Roundup: President Obama Expresses Discontent With Israel,…

President Obama recently expressed his discontent with remarks made by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and is now reevaluating our…
03.20.15
Like Celebrities, You Can Use Your Platform For…

Much was made about the Oscars last Sunday. The hash tag #OscarsSoWhite reflected the absence of color among some of…
02.28.15
Common, John Legend Make A Powerful Political Statement…

Common and John Legend captured Oscar gold on Sunday with their win for Best Original Song for “Glory,” the title…
03.15.18
Top 8 Oscars 2015 Moments (No. 1: John…

The 87th Academy Awards — though many took umbrage to the fact that people of color were few and far…
02.23.15
“Selma” Director Says Constant Talk About Oscars’ Lack…

Ava Duvernay, whom many feel was snubbed for a Best Director nomination at this year’s Academy Awards, said that she…
02.21.15
NewsOne Now: Selma Movie Special [VIDEO]

Oprah Opens Up About Selma And Why She Had To Get Involved With The Film  Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne…
02.16.15
Stars Of “Selma” Share Details Of Bringing MLK…

In 1965 the world watched as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lead marches on a relentless campaign for voting rights…
01.18.15
NewsOne Now Golden Globe Awards Recap With Pop…

Entertainment journalist and pop culture expert Jawn Murray joined Roland Martin Monday on “NewsOne Now” to recap the 2015 Golden…
01.12.15
Common Dedicates Golden Globes Speech To Mike Brown,…

Chicago-bred rapper Common (pictured) is known for his socially conscious music; Sunday night at the Golden Globes, he delivered a moving…
01.12.15
NewsOne Now Exclusive: Common Reveals How ‘Selma’s’ ‘Glory’…

“NewsOne Now” host Roland Martin sat down with actor/rapper Common who portrays Civil Rights activist James Bevel in the Martin…
01.07.15
Why Does Your Life Matter? Common Explains [VIDEO]

From  the streets of  the south side of Chicago to hip-hop legacy, Common shares his thoughts on the importance of valuing your…
03.15.18
Common Speaks On Chicago Education, Music, Violence [EXCLUSIVE…

Rapper/Actor Common talks education,music, life, takes a looks at violence through the perspective of other Chicago Hip Hop artists and…
03.15.18
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Common Announces First Annual AAHH! FEST

Artist, actor and philanthropist Common was joined by Andrea L. Zopp, CEO of the Chicago Urban League and Rhymefest, the creative…
04.09.14
Maya Angelou Says She “Will Not Be Divided”…

After the New York Post posted a story, claiming that legendary poet and author, Maya Angelou was disappointed in rapper…
12.20.11
Maya Angelou Is “Disappointed” With Common’s N-Word Lyrics

Legendary poet and author, Maya Angelou has claimed that she is “surprised and disappointed” by rapper, Common’s lyrics on a…
05.10.12
Makes “Sense!” Common’s Book Makes NY Times Best…

Rapper Common is now a New York Times best-seller for his autobiography “One Day, It’ll All Make Sense.” The book…
09.28.11
Web Watch: Fox News Tries To Vilify Common…

News One’s Smokey Fontaine joins Roland Martin on Washington Watch via the HP SkyRoom for this installment of Web Watch.…
05.17.11
White House Brushes Off Fox News As Common…

WASHINGTON — The White House is standing by its decision to invite the rapper Common to participate in a poetry…
05.12.11
Rapper Common Will Join Obama For Chicago Rally

CHICAGO (AP) — Hip-hop artist Common will be joining Barack Obama at a weekend rally for Democratic candidates in the…
10.27.10
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