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Vincent Jackson's Brain Donated To CTE Research

The family of former NFL star Vincent Jackson donated his brain as part of an effort to determine whether he…

by Charise Frazier

02.20.21

Vincent Jackson's Family Thinks He Had CTE

A Florida sheriff said Vincent Jackson's family thinks the 38-year-old former NFL star was suffering from a brain injury called…

by Bruce C.T. Wright

02.17.21

After Suicide Confirmed, Did Freeda Foreman Have CTE?

Is it possible that brain damage from Freeda Foreman’s boxing career led to Foreman taking her own life?

by nigelroberts1

03.28.20

Brain Disease Found In 99% Of Ex-NFL Players

Chronic traumatic encephalopathy was present in nearly all cases, from high school to professional players.

by nigelroberts1

07.26.17

Former NFL Player To Become Brain Surgeon

Dr. Myron Rolle—who put off an NFL career because he was a Rhodes Scholar—plans to become a physician with a…

by Angela Bronner Helm

05.31.17

Michelle Obama Hosts Cast Of Broadway's 'Hamilton' At The White House

"Hamilton" Star Freestyling At The White House Is…

Lin-Manuel Miranda, star of the hip-hop-inspired Broadway play Hamilton, brought his rhymes with him during a visit to the White…

by NewsOne Staff

03.15.16

Labor Sec. Tom Perez Talks Returning Technical Education/Training…

U.S. Labor Secretary Thomas Perez recently joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss returning trade skill training and technical education back to our…

by NewsOne Now

03.15.18

Screening Of Columbia Pictures' 'Concussion' - Arrivals

NewsOne Now Exclusive: “Concussion” Premiere Red Carpet Event

Roland Martin and NewsOne Now were on hand for the New York premiere of the movie Concussion, starring Will Smith…

by NewsOne Now

04.11.18

New Research Shows 96 Percent Of Deceased NFL…

New studies show 87 out of 91 deceased NFL players have tested positive for brain disease due to concussions and…

by Lakin Starling

09.18.15