Kerry Washington and Rev. Al Sharpton faced criticism in some corners for appearing on a “Saturday Night Live” skit mocking the show’s lack of black women in the cast. At the end of the skit, Sharpton faced the screen and said, “What have we learned from this skit? As usual, nothing.” Roland Martin asked the longtime activist and MSNBC host […]
Now that Bill de Blasio has been elected the new mayor of New York City, how will he handle crime and the police department’s controversial “stop and frisk” policy? The policy, which disproportionately affects minorities, was ruled “unconstitutional” by a federal judge, though an appeals court blocked that order last week. Still, it doesn’t seem […]
Last year, after Hurricane Sandy, we saw a brief “bromance” of convenience between Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, and President Barack Obama. But is Black America ready to pick up where the president left off? As reported, Christie cruised to re-election Tuesday night amid talk of a 2016 presidential run. On ”NewsOne Now,” with Roland Martin, Democratic pollster […]
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to make his first literary debut in over 10 years with his third upcoming book, The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton And The Path To American Leadership. The autobiography will be co-published by Cash Money Records’ publishing division, Cash Money Content, ironically enough, the same label of rapper Lil Wayne, a vocal […]
The issue of same sex marriage remains a hot button topic, and continues to become state law across the country. President Obama expressed his pride in Illinois, when the state officially legalized same sex marriage yesterday. Illinois is the 15th state to put same sex marriage into law. Roland Martin spoke with journalist Deborah Mathis about […]
Chris Paul is a standup comedian and regular contributor to the Tom Joyner Morning Show. He has been featured on Comedy Central and BET. He’s also co-headlined a show at the Kennedy Center with Dave Chappelle back in 2006. Check out his funny music video of the “Ten Skin Commandments.” Check out Chris Paul on […]
Thinking of sitting out Election Day 2013 because there are no presidential candidates on the ballot? Atlanta Mayor Kasim Reed knows at least one reason why you shouldn’t, even if all you care about is who lives in the White House. The results of local races is “where our bench comes from, it’s where the future leaders of […]
Roslyn Brock is the chairman of the NAACP. At 44, she became the youngest person, to serve in the position back in 2010. Her career path in healthcare which brought her to the NAACP, where she served on their health committee as vice president, and has worked for the organization ever since. Look out for her […]
Roland Martin talks with Ohio State Representative Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) about the importance of voting in local elections and how strong personalities impact voter turnout.
Voters will line up (hopefully in record numbers) for important local and state elections today, but millions will line up for a different reason. “Call of Duty: Ghosts,” the latest installment of the popular video franchise, hits shelves today, and is already expected to draw in millions in revenue. “Call of Duty: Ghosts” is poised […]
Today marks Election Day 2013, and although the general election isn’t for another three years, voters are turning out to make changes in the local government. How important are state and local elections to you? Do you think there will be a strong turnout in your city? Be sure to tune in to “NewsOne Now” […]
Is it some kind of unwritten rule that only people with the last name of Bush or Clinton get to run for president, Barack Obama notwithstanding? We’ve had 2 Bushes and one Clinton in the White House already, and now Hillary Clinton and Jeb Bush are being talked about as major contenders for the 2016 […]
