Fonzworth Bentley hit the scene as Diddy’s personal assistant and made a mark with his gentlemanly style. Since then, he’s authored a a popular book, “Advance Your Swagger: How to Use Manners, Confidence, and Style to Get Ahead” to teach others the benefits of manners, style and etiquette. Mr. Bentley joined “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin […]
After recordings of Clippers owner Donald Sterling surfaced, many people looked to the team for how they would respond. When players turned their warm-up gear inside out – hiding the Clippers logo – in protest, some complained it wasn’t enough. It turns out, however, that Clippers players were instrumental in securing action by the NBA to ban Sterling […]
Wednesday morning, the “NewsOne Now” panel was ready to take on the Donald Sterling case. Host Roland Martin was joined by comedians for Wildin’ Out Wednesday and, believe me, they had a field day with the Clippers owner who’s now dealing with the fallout from his recorded comments. They went in! Listen to the full […]
There’s a persistent wealth gap between black and white Americans, one that exists for a number of reasons. Personal finance expert Deborah Owens focuses on one in particular in her new book, “Nickel and Dime Your Way To Wealth.” She dropped by “NewsOne Now” to discuss how black families can build wealth through investments and offered tips […]
Many issues have been discussed after tapes allegedly of Clippers owner Donald Sterling making racist remarks surfaced. Naturally, many are concerned with the content of the recordings but there’s an important question that few have addressed: were the recordings even legal? In many states, it is illegal to record someone without their knowledge and consent. The “NewsOne […]
At the time that Donald Sterling’s alleged comments were made public, he was in line for a lifetime achievement award from the Los Angeles NAACP – his second from the chapter. The organization has now rescinded both awards, but many are questioning why the organization made a point to honor someone with such a troubled history […]
Thursday, Roland Martin tackled a controversial topic on “NewsOne Now.” Candace R. M. Gorham, author of The Ebony Exodus Project, stopped by to discuss her book which advocates for black women to rethink membership in the Black Church, where she says they’re not supported. According to Gorham, The Ebony Exodus Project explores the reasons that record numbers of […]
A Somali teen surprised officials when he was found stowing away on a flight from California to Hawaii. Reports say he was homesick for his mother and ran away from his Santa Clara home after a fight with his father and stepmother. According to CNN.com: The 15-year-old boy sneaked into the wheel well of a Boeing 767 […]
Wednesday, Georgia Governor Nathan Deal signed a gun bill into law that some critics say take the Second Amendment too far. CNN.com has the story. House Bill 60, or the Safe Carry Protection Act of 2014 — which opponents have nicknamed the “guns everywhere bill” — specifies where Georgia residents can carry weapons. Included are provisions […]
Soul man Brian McKnight is one of the most creative and talented artists out there. Now, he can add another superlative to that list: innovative. McKnight has found a new way to get his music to his fans, an “interactive album” that he joined “NewsOne Now” Wednesday to discuss. McKnight says he’s written a song […]
Were you a fan of 90s R&B girl group 702? Well, its lead singer Meelah Williams is joining the cast of TV One’s “R&B Divas” for the show’s third season, which premieres Wednesday night. Williams joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to preview the show and to also tell fans what she’s been up to. In the interview, […]
Season three of “R&B Divas” premieres Thursday on TV One. One of its stars, the talented Keke Wyatt, stopped by “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin to dish on what drama the new season might bring. Listen to her interview with Martin below and hear what she had to say about the women joining the cast. Be […]
