On “NewsOne Now,” host Roland Martin discussed FAMU and other HBCUs being banned from playoffs because they are not graduating enough student athletes, according to the…
Rolling Out magazine reported recently that black comedy icon Paul Mooney is suffering with stage four colon cancer: But Mooney hid it well; he continued…
Congressman John Lewis has been silent for months on the topic of the President’s controversial judicial nominees in Georgia. But after first making an earlier statement…
The NAACP announced recently that Cornell William Brooks, a lawyer and activist, would become the 105-year-old organization’s new national president and CEO. In an interview with The Associated…
If you can’t get enough of “R&B Divas: LA” and “R&B Divas: Atlanta,” Lexi has some exciting news for you. She reports the…
Black men and women are a valuable resource to this country. Their contributions and accomplishments, including the part they play to ensure the continued vitality of the nation’s economy, have become increasingly evident. The Trumpet Awards were created to herald the accomplishments of Black Americans who have succeeded against immense odds. Special recognition is […]
The 45th Annual NAACP Image Awards was definitely a night to remember. The best and the brightest in Black Hollywood converged at the Pasadena Civic…
TV One’s popular “Unsung” series is branching out into new territory with a new spin-off. Media sources report the channel will launch an offshoot titled “Unsung Hollywood.” The series will veer away from TV One’s proven music biography formula as it primarily focuses on the stars of film and television. Celebrities such as Pam […]
Roland Martin has been a contributor for some media heavyweights including CNN, but he now has his own show “NewsOne Now” with Roland Martin on…
Rev. Al Sharpton is set to make his first literary debut in over 10 years with his third upcoming book, The Rejected Stone: Al Sharpton And…
*The critics have spoken–Steve McQueen’s award-winning thriller,”12 Years a Slave,” which navigates through the harrowing journey of a free man unlawfully forced into captivity, ranks high on the Hollywood applause-o-meter. In other words, it’s a classic. In honor of the film’s thumbprint on cinematic history, TV One recently announced plans to premiere “12 Years A […]
“As a young girl growing up in the church, Shirley Murdock knew she wanted to be a gospel singer. However, she first found fame and fortune in the secular world, after singing on Zapp‘s hit single “Computer Love.” Her powerful voice and incredible stage presence opened the door to a record deal with Warner Brothers and her own hits, […]
