#BlackLivesMatter grew from a hashtag to a movement and is now a college course at Dartmouth College. Starting in the spring, the Ivy League college will launch a 10 week, 10 professor #BlackLivesMatter class examining race, violence and inequality throughout history as well as through the prism of Ferguson and similar events. On Friday, “NewsOne Now” guest host Mo Ivory, […]
Six months after the murder of 18-year-old Michael Brown, Ferguson police are testing a less-lethal gun attachment in an effort to prevent unwanted shooting deaths. The attachment being used by Ferguson police officers is manufactured by Alternative Ballistics. It is a one-time use device that is supposed to knock a suspect down, not kill them with […]
Podcast: Download Does a celebrity/athlete wearing a t-shirt to show solidarity with people in a movement make a difference or would it be better for them to donate funds to support the movement? NewsOne Now guest host, Mo Ivory takes your calls during the radio portion of “NewsOne Now.” The Department of Justice has announced […]
America’s Wealth Coach, Deborah Owens, joined guest host Mo Ivory on “NewsOne Now” to explain why we should gift stock in popular brands to our loved ones this holiday season. Many children and teens may be interested in getting Beats headphones or the new iPhone 6 this Christmas. But instead of spending lots of money on […]
According to Merriam Webster Dictionary, a grand jury is a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crimes and, if evidence warrants, makes formal charges on which the accused person is later tried. Important facts to know about the grand jury process: No judge is present during a grand jury Prosecutor is the only lawyer that […]
The Department of Justice has announced a new set of rules to help curb racial profiling by federal law enforcement officials. These guidelines instruct federal law enforcement agencies to no longer consider: gender national origin religion sexual orientation gender identification While this is good at the federal level, these new practices do not apply to the […]
R&B Singer and songwriter Kenya stopped by the “NewsOne Now” studios to share her musical journey and talk about her latest single “Be Here.” Kenya went from a depressed therapist to becoming a neo-soul sensation. In her prior life as a licensed physical therapist, she felt “there was a part of me missing.” “I was just feeling very restless and […]
Tessanne Chin, season five winner of “The Voice,” appeared on “NewsOne Now” with guest host Mo Ivory to discuss her musical journey from Jamaica and her experience on the NBC reality show. Tessanne’s album, “Count On My Love” is available via iTunes and features her new single, “Heaven Knows.” Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, […]
According to a new NBC News/Marist poll, Democrats biggest challenge in this year’s midterm elections is President Barack Obama’s lack of popularity. Some Dems appear to be running away from Pres. Obama as a result of the sentiment found in the survey. Mr. Obama’s popularity continues to be high in certain circles, especially within the […]
Amazingly, a new poll shows that likely voters would prefer a Republican controlled Congress over a Democratic one. The Wall Street Journal/Annenberg Poll found that 52% of those polled favor a GOP run Capitol Hill while 41% favored a Democratic Capitol. “NewsOne Now” guest host Mo Ivory and the Straight Talk panel featuring Cornell William Brooks, President […]
Gospel singing sensation J.J. Hairston stopped by “NewsOne Now” to discuss his new album “I See Victory” with guest host Mo Ivory. During their chat, Hairston talked about everything from his evolution in gospel music and his marriage, to his origins in the musical genre and initially never wanting to be a gospel artist. Hairston & […]
UPDATED Monday, October 27, 2014 at 5:00 p.m. E.T.: Kaci Hickox has been released from medical quarantine in New Jersey, and will be allowed to return to her home in Maine by private transport. Reported NBC News: “Since testing negative for Ebola on early Saturday morning, the patient being monitored in isolation at University […]
