A week after Nykea Aldridge was caught in a deadly crossfire of gang violence while strolling her infant down the street on Chicago’s South Side, her cousin, NBA superstar Dwyane Wade appeared Friday on Good Morning America to discuss the tragedy. Wade, who recently signed with the Chicago Bulls, also seized the moment to discuss the ensuing social media outrage over a tweet by […]
Roland Martin addresses the fundamental issue he has with the GOP and a number of discriminatory policies they support.
The Republican National Committee recently named Ashley Bell the National Committee’s new Director of African-American Political Engagement as part of its attempt to attract Black voters. Bell spoke with Roland Martin during Tuesday’s edition of NewsOne Now about Donald Trump‘s campaign and Republican voter outreach to the African-American community. Bell explained Republicans have a job to do in […]
Telly Lovelace, GOP communications strategist and National Director Of Black Initiatives, discusses the whereabouts of Donald Trump’s plans to address African-Americans and if Trump will speak with Black organizations. Watch NewsOne Now with Roland Martin, in its new time slot on TV One.
There were nearly more speakers of color on the first night of the DNC compared to the entire four nights of the RNC. There's also a noticeable difference in tone and message.
The DNC is off to a rocky start with the abrupt resignation of longtime chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz over the weekend amid a searing email scandal, during which hacks revealed she showed favoritism toward Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton. On Monday, Wasserman Schultz was booed when she began to address a Florida delegation breakfast at the convention in […]
While we're pleased the vendors had the opportunity to sell their wares at the RNC, organizers should have put more thought into the set up of the Urban League tent, which appeared to be segregated from the predominantly White convention.
For the past four days, Roland Martin has been asking Black Republicans about the specifics of Donald Trump’s plan when it comes to African-Americans. If you’ve been watching NewsOne Now on TV One this week or listening to the live audio stream, you know obtaining the details of Trump’s plan has been like finding a needle in […]
Special K’ from “The Rickey Smiley Morning Show” doesn’t understand why black people are supporting Donald Trump. He said,”It’s like chickens supporting Kernel Sanders.” Special K’ doesn’t think he will win and just wants black people to stay away from the RNC and republicans. Sign Up For Our Newsletter! Listen to “The Rickey Smiley Morning […]
Presidential candidate Donald Trump’s nomination acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention on Thursday rubbed many people the wrong way — including members of the Republican Party. Several were turned off by his dark and somber tone. “I have a message to every last person threatening the peace on our streets and the safety of […]
While we're pleased the vendors had the opportunity to sell their wares at the RNC, organizers should have put more thought into the set up of the Urban League tent, which appeared to be segregated from the predominantly White convention.
Fresh from leading the front line of a protest at the Republican National Convention, Nick Cannon stopped by 97.9 The Beat’s studios to drop off his latest musical efforts. New track “If I Was Your Man,” features the smooth vocals of Jeremih and serves as Cannon’s entre back into the single life. The comedian, turned […]
