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Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” was in Selma, AL for the Selma 50th Anniversary Jubilee commemoration. While on location, Martin recorded a special commentary questioning if Generation…

Yes! I stayed up to watch the 47th Annual NAACP Image Awards on TVOne, hosted by NIA winner Anthony Anderson. There were big winners last night and social media was on fire! Here’s what went down: According to E! Online: Entertainer of the Year: Taraji P. Henson Outstanding Motion Picture: Selma Outstanding Actor in a […]

The 87th Annual Academy Awards will air live from Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre on Sunday, February 22 on ABC. Neil Patrick Harris gets this year’s hosting honors. Selma received a nod for “Best Picture”, although lead actor David Oyelowo was snubbed despite rave reviews for his portrayal of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Selma director Ava DuVernay would […]

After being honored at the Golden Globe Awards, Common and John Legend give their very powerful song “Glory” the proper visual treatment.   ‘Selma‘ is currently in theaters.

Black History Month

  Two years ago, I had the opportunity to meet with Congressman John Lewis in his Capitol Hill office. I listened intently as he recounted…

The 72nd annual Golden Globe Awards came and went, but not without red carpets fashion, uncomfortable but funny jokes and awkward moments that made us…

    The 72nd Golden Globe awards aired Sunday night and Common along with John Legend took home an award for their many talents! Prince graced the stage to present the two with the best original song award for “Glory” from the film Selma. Common accepted the award with some words of wisdom saying, “I am […]

Oprah Winfrey felt the wrath of Black Twitter first hand when she spoke out about the recent protests surrounding the police brutality against African-Americans. In…

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Civil rights icon, Rep. John Lewis joined Roland Martin on “NewsOne Now” to discuss what is currently happening in Ferguson, Gov. Jay Nixon declaring a…