Edrea Davis – The exchange between Michael Eric Dyson and Roland Martin carries the unmistakable weight of a moment that, in their view, could no longer be approached with politeness or restraint. What unfolded was not simply a controversial prayer, but a necessary interruption, a moment that demanded honesty over comfort. Dyson’s prayer itself is […]
The Real Cost of Political Ignorance in Black America: Roland Martin Schools Nick Cannon and Amber Rose on Politics, History, and Power
By Edrea Davis – In an era where podcasts, short clips, and viral conversations shape public opinion and influence policy, a troubling reality is becoming impossible to ignore: too many voices are loud, but uninformed. Following a widely criticized and historically inaccurate exchange between Nick Cannon and Amber Rose, journalist Roland Martin did not simply […]
Digital Pioneer Roland Martin and Grammy Award Winning Artist Jay King Support Small Black Businesses During Coronavirus Pandemic
Sacramento, CA – While several old school artists are utilizing their musical talents and fame to entertain quarantine audiences across social media platforms, Grammy Award winning Club Nouveau performer and veteran music industry executive, Jay King has opted for a different path of service during the Coronavirus pandemic. As the newly elected CEO and president […]
In Just Over a Year #RolandMartinUnfiltered, the Innovative Digital News Show Hosted By Roland Martin, Beats Other News Shows in Black Viewership
Washington, D.C.- Roland Martin reaches more African Americans each day with news and information using his streaming platform than anyone else in the U.S. Martin, a veteran broadcast journalist who celebrated the one-year-anniversary of #RolandMartinUnfiltered in September, has over 100.7 million views with almost 435 million minutes viewed across YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram in […]
Award-Winning Journalist, Roland Martin, to Launch Daily Digital Show in September
On September 4, veteran journalist, Roland Martin, will launch a daily digital show, #RolandMartinUnfiltered, which will focus on speak truth to power on the issues of the day. #RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily digital show broadcasting from Washington D.C. that will focus on issues important to our community. With award-winning journalist Roland Martin at the helm, […]
Roland Martin Confronts White Nationalist Richard Spencer On NewsOne Now
(NewsOne Now) – Members of the National Policy Institute held their national conference in Washington, D.C. this weekend. The group has been broadly referred to as part of the Alt-Right and the positions they embrace align with White Nationalism, White Supremacy, and downright racism. Members of their movement have been energized and emboldened by the […]
NewsOne Now Host Roland Martin and Guests Discuss Republican Presidential Debate Recap
Amid the zingers, one-liners, fireworks, fiery rhetoric, and vitriol, Martin and his panel attempted to find substance in the political slugfest. Read the full story at NewsOne.com.
NewsOne Now Host Roland Martin and Guests Discuss President Obama’s Remarks About HBCUs
NewsOne Now host Roland Martin and panel of experts discuss President Obama’s controversial response to a students question about HBCUs.
Roland Martin Named NABJ’s Journalist of the Year
WASHINGTON — The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today that Roland S. Martin, nationally syndicated columnist, television host, and radio and television commentator, is to receive the organization’s Journalist of the Year award. It is one of NABJ’s most coveted honors celebrating the accomplishments of black journalists and those who support blacks in […]