Award-winning journalist Roland S. Martin is about to inaugurate a media first. The country’s first daily TV news broadcast aimed at African-Americans.  It’s News One Now on TV One every weekday at 9am Indianapolis time.  I talked with Roland about the new broadcast and what viewers and listeners can expect from this five day a […]

Roland Martin is hosting a special event Tuesday evening live from Howard University’s campus. Watch LIVE online 8-11pm. Tune in to get various perspectives on…

By Daniel Woolsey During the Florida primary coverage last night on MSNBC, Rev. Al Sharpton and Rick Tyler, a strategist for the Gingrich-backing super-PAC, Winning Our Future, entered into a heated exchange that covered topics from food stamps to black role models to the president singing. SEE ALSO:Is It Over Gingrich? Check out the video […]

Congressman Joe Walsh from Illinois, who is a big critic of President Barack Obama and said that Obama was only elected because he’s Black, owes $100,000 in child support. Walsh was confronted by MSNBC host, Martin Bashir, over his child support situation after he attacked President Barack Obama’s budget plans on his show. RawStory reports: […]

ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in more than 15 years means most offerings, including popular pizza, will come with…

WASHINGTON — The secret was still intact when President Barack Obama, entering the House chamber Tuesday evening to deliver his State of the Union speech, pointed at his Pentagon chief and said, “Good job tonight.” RELATED: Why Obama Should Say “I’m Rich” Unknown to a global television audience watching the annual Capitol Hill ritual, a […]

This is President Barack Obama‘s fourth State of the Union address. And, if the Republican Party has anything to say about it, it’ll be his last. RELATED: What To Expect In Obama’s State Of The Union Speech Tonight at 9pm EST, Obama is expected to focus on the economy. Obviously. But, more specifically, he is […]

WASHINGTON  — Dredging up a past that Newt Gingrich has worked hard to bury, the GOP presidential candidate’s ex-wife says Gingrich asked for an “open marriage” in which he could have both a wife and a mistress. RELATED: Gingrich’s Racist Surge Will Gingrich’s Ex Sink His Campaign? In an interview with ABC News’ “Nightline” scheduled […]

Audio Included in Post. Runs 16 Minutes ©2011 WTLC/Radio One. Outspoken journalist and commentator Roland S. Martin talked live with Afternoons with Amos about the start of the third season of Washington Watch, TV One’s Sunday morning program that deals with the issues Black America’s talking and concerned about. Roland talked to Amos about GOP […]