Author and musician Daryl Davis shared his story of converting active Ku Klux Klan members and pulling them out of the racist group Thursday on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. According to Davis, the members of the Klan that quit gave him their robes. Davis also detailed an instance when an Imperial Wizard quit and […]
A man says Mike Epps attacked him outside of a comedy club in Atlanta. Comedians Alex Scott, Queen Aishah and Tony Woods discuss the incident and more in this weeks installment of Wildin’ Out Wednesday on “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin. Listen to their entire conversation below. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin, weekdays at […]
A Michigan teacher was was suspended after conducting a lesson on blackface. Dr. Jelani Cobb and Dr. Amy Yeboh joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss the suspension and attitudes towards blackface in modern America. 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.
Actor Flex Alexander and wife, singer Shanice, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to talk about their new reality series on OWN, “Flex & Shanice: All In The Family.” During their chat with Martin, the couple admitted to their family experiencing financial troubles but said they hope the show will teach others how to overcome such challenges. […]
Are y’all following the story of Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl? According to reports, the prisoner of war was released back into the custody of the U.S. government in a deal where five high-ranking, hard-core terrorists imprisoned at Guantánamo Bay were released in exchange. Many have been critical of the the governments, particularly President Obama’s decision to […]
Podcast Download Kristal High from Politic365.com, economist and author Julianne Malveaux and political strategist Angela Rye joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share their memories and experiences with Maya Angelou. The panel focused on Angelou as a feminist who inspired countless black women. Roland talked with Flex and Shanice about their new reality TV show on OWN “Flex & […]
Actress Tika Sumpter joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Friday to highlight some of the projects on which she’s currently working. From the sound of it, Sumpter is planning for a busy summer. The “Haves and Have Nots” star will be appearing in the upcoming James Brown biopic, “Get on Up,” which opens August 1. Martin also asked […]
Bo Porter, manager of the Houston Astros, joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Friday to discuss MLB’s Civil Rights game, Beacon Awards luncheon honoring Maya Angelou and other civil rights trailblazers. Porter also spoke on getting baseball reintroduced in to inner-city communities as well as the low numbers of black Americans in the big leagues. Be sure to listen to “NewsOne […]
Kristal High from Politic365.com, economist and author Julianne Malveaux and political strategist Angela Rye joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to share their memories and experiences with Maya Angelou. The panel focused on Angelou as a feminist who inspired countless black women. 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.
Podcast: Download NewsOne Now honors the life and legacy of Dr. Maya Angelou during this special edition of the NewsOne Now Audio Podcast. Dr. Johnnetta B. Cole and Armstrong Williams joined Roland Martin in studio for NewsOneNow’s special coverage of the passing of Dr. Maya Angelou. Cathy Hughes, President/CEO TV One and Radio One joined the conversation via phone to shared her […]
Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” caught up with media mogul Oprah Winfrey last month during the Maya Angelou portrait unveiling at the Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery. During their conversation, Winfrey shared that she used to have pajama parties with the late poet and activist Maya Angelou. Also watch Winfrey recount her first encounter with Angelou. Be […]
Greg Carr associate professor and chair of African-American Studies at Howard University, Lisa Page, acting Director of Creative Writing at George Washington University, Armstrong Williams and educator Johnnetta B. Cole joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” Thursday to talk about Maya Angelou. The group focused on one facet of her identity that’s seldom discussed: Maya Angelou the activist and Pan Africanist. Listen […]
