Have the lives of African Americans improved in the eight years since President Barack Obama took office? Roland Martin sits down with economist and columnist Dr. Julianne Malveaux to discuss her new book, Are We Better Off? Race, Obama and Public Policy.
Actor, activist, and film director Nate Parker recently sat down with NewsOne Now Host Roland Martin to discuss his new film, The Birth of a Nation. The controversial movie chronicles the legacy of Nat Turner and the slave rebellion of 1831. Parker also discussed his transition into directing, his history in Hollywood, and the importance of showcasing films that […]
In today’s economy, there are an increasing number of individuals stepping out into the non-traditional workforce and making a great living freelancing, working on short contracts, and/or being paid hourly wages for a gig. According to the New York Times, the number of Americans participating in the independent, or “gig economy,” grew by 9.5 million between the […]
For many African-American men, basketball is more than a game — it’s a way of life. A new book claims that basketball is even a religious experience for many Black men. The spiritual relationship between Black men and basketball — specifically streetball — is detailed in the new book, Black Gods of the Asphalt: Religion, Hip-Hop, and […]
The Okmulgee High School senior suffers from cerebral palsy and is wheelchair-bound, but months ago, he made the decision that he wanted to walk across the stage to accept his diploma.
Every Thursday is WTH?! Thursday on NewsOne Now, where Roland Martin and his panel of guests take a look at some of the crazy stories trending in the news. This week, Martin was joined by Lamont King, Ashleigh Demi (WPGC 95.5 FM), and Tony Redz (WPGC 95.5 FM). The foray in foolishness begins with a toddler […]
Part two of the series takes a hard look at the rising occurrence of "lone wolf" terrorist attacks and hate crimes.
Susannah Mushatt Jones passed away Thursday in New York. The Guinness World Records' official oldest person was born in a small town outside of Montgomery, Alabama in 1889.
It’s WTH?! time on NewsOne Now, where we break down all the craziest stories trending in the news. This week, Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, is joined by media personalities Autumn Joy, Lamont King, and Ashley Demi. We kick things off in Florida with a pet shop heist: Travis Treder was arrested after he attempted to […]
Banner explained why he doesn't trust Republicans or Democrats saying, "You have the Left Wing and the Right Wing, but they're part of the same bird and the same system."
A 2016 prediction from the CDC estimated that 1 in 51 Georgians will contract HIV in their lifetime.
Watch Roland Martin and the NewsOne Now panel discuss Pres. Obama's commencement speech at Howard University in the video clip above.
