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Nigerian Nanny "Enslaved" By Texas Couple

A Texas couple is facing a handful of charges for keeping a Nigerian nanny locked in their home without pay for over two…
02.10.16
President Obama Delivers State Of The Union Address At U.S. Capitol

NEWS ROUNDUP: Obama To Visit Mosque For First…

President Obama has announced plans to visit a mosque for the first time in his presidency.
04.29.21
Nathan Bedford Forrest

Georgia Lawmaker: KKK Made People 'Straighten Up'

State Rep. Tommy Benton has come out in favor of two bills that will formally uphold holidays celebrating Confederate members.
01.29.16
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America’s Original Sin: Slavery Never Ended, It Just…

Author and Christian Activist Jim Wallis joined Roland Martin on NewsOne Now to discuss his new book, America’s Original Sin:…
03.15.18
"Empire of Cotton"

Scholastic Pulls "A Cake For George Washington"

The announcement comes after Scholastic attempted to defend "A Birthday Cake For George Washington."
01.18.16
U.S. Treasury Department

Treasury Annex Renamed After Bank For Ex-Slaves

The Freedman's Bank was established in 1865 to help foment wealth-building for nearly four million newly freed slaves. It closed…
01.29.16
Chained Slaves

Children's Book Paints Slaves As Happy Bakers For…

Ramin Ganeshram, a former journalist for The New York Times and Forbes, penned the book. Backlash ensued over the depiction…
01.15.16
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NEWS ROUNDUP: Jets Cornerback Antonio Cromartie Expecting Twins…

Cromartie already has 10 children with different women.
04.29.21
THA: Thailand's Burmese Migrant Workers Face Possible Deportation As Thailand Deadline Looms

New Report Exposes Thailand Shrimp Industry For Modern…

Less than ideal working conditions have long plagued many countries around the world.
12.16.15
Obama Fetes Kennedy Center Honorees

13th Amendment Anniversary -- A Full Circle Moment

The significance of the 13th Amendment anniversary -- which abolished slavery in most states -- is not lost on us,…
04.25.16
A prisoner behind bars with hands cuffed

SC Restaurant Manager Accused Of Enslaving, Beating Mentally…

The former employee claims he was hit with frying pans and beat with belts during the end of his nearly…
11.19.15
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Georgetown Renames Two Buildings Referencing Leaders Who Sold…

Protests at Georgetown University have prompted officials to rename two buildings named for school presidents "who organized the sale of…
04.17.21
Libraries are a great place for creative minds

When Will We Stop Allowing ‘Good Intentions’ To…

'A Fine Dessert' is the latest children's book to be praised for its "good intentions" while dropping the ball on…
04.17.21
GOP Presidential Candidate Ben Carson Campaigns In Iowa

Desperate Ben Carson Resorts To Tired Abortion &…

Carson hurled his latest attack against Blacks and abortion during an appearance Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press, where he…
04.17.21
"Empire of Cotton"

Samuel Burris, Conductor Of Underground Railroad, To Receive…

One of Black history's most poignant heroes is finally getting justice after he was tried as a criminal for freeing…
01.29.16
Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee with his wife, Janet, gives his acceptance speech Thursday night

Mike Huckabee’s Solution For Criminal Justice Reform? Sell…

During an appearance on the Iowa radio program Mickelson in the Morning, Republican candidate Mike Huckabee agreed when the conservative…
10.16.15
Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Proposes Bill To Restore Voting Rights To Ex-Felons

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries Proposes Bill To Restore Voting…

NY Congressman Hakeem Jeffries recently sat down with Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, to discuss his proposed bill to…
03.15.18
NewsOne Top 5: North Charleston Settles With The Family Of Walter Scott, Ben Carson Won’t Admit POTUS Is A “Real Black President” Either

NewsOne Top 5: North Charleston Settles With The…

NewsOne’s Top 5 gives you a quick rundown of the viral stories we’re talking about today.
10.09.15
Young children sitting in a classroom at school with their hands raised

After Huge Backlash, McGraw-Hill CEO Says They’ve “Done…

McGraw-Hill CEO David Levin believes his company has done more than enough to fix the erasure of slavery from their…
10.09.15
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California Mom Outraged Over Dark-Skinned Toy Doll With…

A California mom was outraged to find a Playmobil Pirate Ship came complete with a figurine resembling an African-American slave…
04.29.16
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