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In a simulcast with the Tom Joyner Morning Show, Roland Martin dismantles Trump's claim that funding of HBCUs is unconstitutional.

This past weekend Saturday Night Live poked fun at the controversy around the paucity of Black women cast members over the years, with an opening bit featuring actress Kerry Washington. In it, she was called upon to play Michelle Obama, Oprah, and Beyoncé, in rapid succession, because she was the only Black female performer available. […]

This morning on “NewsOne Now,” Roland Martin talks with Attorney Ben Crump about the latest details that have emerged about the Kendrick Johnson case. Crump is representing the late teen’s family as they fight to uncover the truth behind his death. Attorney Crump also addressed the case last week on “The Tom Joyner Morning Show,” and shared the possibility of a […]

Grambling State University is in the spotlight over financial turmoil that has caused the football team to boycott practice, and sparked protests across campus. Today on “NewsOne Now,” Roland Martin replayed an interview he had this morning with Grambling State University president, Dr. Frank Pogue about the conflict, and what it will take to resolve things. […]

Roland Martin talked with Representative Marcia Fudge about the government shutdown this morning on the Tom Joyner Morning Show. During their conversation Rep. Fudge said more than 800,000 federal employees have been furloughed, WIC checks are not being sent out and small business loans are not going to be processed. She also expressed her belief […]

Roland Martin talks with Ohio State Representative Alicia Reece (D-Cincinnati) about Ohio House Bill 194. The Republican backed legislation is aimed at voter suppression by limiting early voting. For more information visit http://www.fairelectionsohio.com. TJMS: Ohio Election Law Attempts To Limit Early Voting And Suppress The African-American Vote by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud

  Roland Martin talks with Attorney Winston Thompson about the racially motivated murder of 49-year-old James Craig Anderson in Jackson, Mississippi. TJMS: White Teens Beat, Run Over And Kill African-American Man In Jackson, Mississippi by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud

Juan Williams joined Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss his new book, “Muzzled: The Assault on Honest Debate”. Williams’ book attempts to set the record straight about his removal from NPR and discusses the sad state of political discourse in America. TJMS: Juan Williams Discusses New Book, “Muzzled: The Assault on […]

Roland Martin talks with White House Communications Director Dan Pfeiffer about the agreement reached to raise the debt ceiling and why progressives should be happy with the debt deal. Pfeiffer also answers questions about potential budget cuts as well as how the poor, disenfranchised and those who need the most help in this economy will […]

Congressman James Clyburn joins Roland Martin on the Tom Joyner Morning Show to discuss the debt deal. Congressman Clyburn expressed that the deal reached on July 31st is a bad deal and it could have been a lot worse. TJMS: Congressman James Clyburn Says Debt Deal Is A Bad Deal, But Could Have Been Worse […]

Roland Martin talks with Valerie Jarrett, Senior Advisor to President Barack Obama about the latest developments in the debt ceiling debate. TJMS: Will President Obama Invoke The 14th Amendment And Raise The Debt Ceiling? by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud

Roland Martin talks with Secretary of Housing and Development, Shaun Donovan about the housing crisis, home foreclosures and the White House’s plan to confront the problem. TJMS: Sec. Shaun Donovan Discusses Home Foreclosure Crisis & White House Plans To Help Homeowners by Roland S Martin on Mixcloud