Elizabeth Lauten, communications director for Tennessee Rep. Steve Fincher took to Facebook to critique President Barack Obama’s daughters for dressing like they deserve “a spot at a bar” at this year’s turkey pardoning ceremony. As a result of her comments, a social media firestorm ensued, causing Lauten to apologize. Now, according to reports, she has […]
On Thursday, President Barack Obama unveiled his plan on immigration during a nationally televised address. During President Obama’s address on immigration he said: … for a year and a half now, Republican leaders in the House have refused to allow that simple vote. Now, I continue to believe that the best way to solve this […]
This week in the NewsOne Rundown: Bill Cosby’s attempt at a career comeback has been collapsing in recent days as abuse allegations resurfaced. This week Netflix said it was postponing a comedy special it had planned with Cosby to air later this month, while NBC said it was stopping development of a sitcom with […]
Rep. G. K. Butterfield, the next chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, joined Roland Martin Thursday on “NewsOne Now” to talk about President Barack Obama’s plan to use an executive order to institute immigration reform and the President’s upcoming address to the nation. When asked if Pres. Obama should wait for Congress to act on immigration […]
Rev. Al Sharpton held a news conference on Wednesday to address allegations that he owes more than $4M in state and federal taxes. According to the New York Times: Mr. Sharpton has regularly sidestepped the sorts of obligations most people see as inevitable, like taxes, rent and other bills. Records reviewed by The New York Times […]
Podcast: Download Are African Americans wrong to try and shut down any critique or criticism by Black folks of President Barack Obama? Do you think some Black people are too sensitive when other Blacks critique the President? Roland Martin takes your calls during the radio portion of “NewsOne Now.” Rep. G. K. Butterfield, the next chairman […]
An internal review has found a folly of errors and a series of Secret Service security blunders allowed fence jumper, Omar Jose Gonzalez, to get inside of the White House. According to the report, one Secret Service agent was talking on his cellphone and did not hear any radio traffic about the fence jumper. Another agent’s radio was not […]
President Barack Obama outlined his suggestions to maintain an open internet. Roland Martin and “NewsOne Now” take a look at how creating fast lanes on the world wide web and restricting certain types of content may impact the African American community. Megan Smith, U.S. Chief Technology Officer (CTO), joined Martin on “NewsOne Now” via phone […]
Roland Martin, Barbara Arnwine and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel (Rashard Robinson, Lauren Victoria Burke and Armstrong Williams) look at President Barack Obama’s nomination of Loretta Lynch for Attorney General. Arnwine summed up Lynch’s qualifications saying, “She has impeccable legal credentials,” is already an advisor to Attorney General Eric Holder and is a “lawyer’s laywer.” Arnwine […]
Who should take the blame for the midterm massacre? Should DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman Schultz bear the brunt of the blame or is there enough to spread around between Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Sen. Harry Reid, Pres. Barack Obama and the Democratic Party? Should Democrats look toward former DNC Chair Howard Dean‘s 50 state strategy? Roland Martin, guest […]
Once election day is over the real work starts. There are a number of issues that will confront newly elected officials, incumbents and President Barack Obama on the other side of the 2014 midterm elections. Will Pres. Obama be in a better position to negotiate and work with Congress or will it be more difficult […]
Roland Martin and the “NewsOne Now” Straight Talk panel (J. Hogan Gidley, Angela Rye and Rock Newman) discuss what the outcome of this year’s midterm elections could mean for President Barack Obama’s final two years in office. RELATED: Get the latest news as Black America goes to the polls If Republicans take over the Senate, […]
