Mogul and 20-year yogi Russell Simmons joined Roland Martin Friday to offer easy tips for meditation and explain ways the practice can change your life – from health to business. Listen to the full conversation with Simmons below. 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 […]
Fashion experts Glen Jackson, Constance White and Beverly Johnson joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the difference between style and fashion for blacks. When Martin made the point that most blacks look to their community for trends, Johnson offered that he – with his pocket squares and ascots – is, in fact, a […]
Thursday, President Obama launched a new effort aimed at empowering boys and young men of color, a segment of our society that he says too often face disproportionate challenges and obstacles to success. Click here to learn more about the My Brother’s Keeper Initiative and read NewsOne’s coverage of the program: Obama Debuts Minority Male Initiative […]
Congressman Keith Ellison joined “NewsOne Now” to discuss his new book, “My Country Tis of Thee.” Ellison chimed in on the controversy surrounding President Obama’s judicial nominations in Georgia. Listen to Ellison’s full comments below. 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.
Judge Greg Mathis and entrepreneur Frederick Hutson joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss readjustment after prison. Mathis says he dissuades the young men he mentors away from pursuing crime by explaining how much harder they have to work when engaged in illegal activity. Listen to the full conversation on adjustment after incarceration below. […]
The White House released details of its “My Brother’s Keeper” initiative Thursday morning. The program to improve education and employment outcomes for minority male youths was announced earlier in the month but an official meeting to discuss details was postponed. Amid much anticipation for what the initiative might include, the Obama administration moved to release […]
Hilarious comedians Vic Jagger, Tony Woods and Sylvia Traymore Morrison joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” for Wildin’ Out Wednesday. 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.
The “NewsOne Now” panel -Lauren Victoria Burke, Bishop Jackson and Julianne Malveaux – talked about President Obama’s controversial judicial picks, blasting him for nominating judges who have defended voter ID laws and the confederate flag. They also questioned a failure to respond by leading civil rights groups. Listen to the panel’s full conversation below. Be sure to listen to […]
A woman who was exposed to HIV by an Atlanta minister joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Wednesday to talk about the man’s recent sentencing to 10 years in prison. Also See: Pastor Craig Davis Sentenced To 10 Years For Knowingly Exposing Women In Congregation To HIV Ronita McAfee says she met minister Craig Davis […]
Wednesday morning on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, Georgia Representative David Scott called out President Obama’s nominations of individuals for federal judgeship who have defended the confederate flag and voter ID laws in Georgia. Scott says the move is a “disgrace” and insult to all Americans – particularly blacks. Listen to the Martin’s full conversation with […]
Members of an investment club joined Roland Martin Tuesday on “NewsOne Now” to share how investment clubs work and how they’re useful for black Americans. Donna Long and Angela Wilson-Wade of the Mahogany Money Makers sat in on the panel with their advisor, Wesley Watkins, and financial consultant Jennifer Streaks. Long and Wilson-Wade said that the promise of financial […]
Monday, the “NewsOne Now” panel discussed the 45th NAACP Image Awards. Harvey “Star” Washington, Jamie Foster Brown and Eben Gregory joined Roland Martin for the discussion. Panelists praised the award show and many of the stars’ appearances on the red carpet, but Foster Brown took issue with black stars who don’t acknowledge the black designers who make their clothes. […]
