Oprah Opens Up About Selma And Why She Had To Get Involved With The Film Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now,” caught up with Oprah…
In 1965 the world watched as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. lead marches on a relentless campaign for voting rights in Selma, Ala. In 2015,…
Chicago-bred rapper Common (pictured) is known for his socially conscious music; Sunday night at the Golden Globes, he delivered a moving speech about how what happened…
“NewsOne Now” host Roland Martin sat down with actor/rapper Common who portrays Civil Rights activist James Bevel in the Martin Luther King, Jr. biopic “Selma.”…
Honest. Authentic. Transparent. Rapper Common was all these things last week during the Gantt Symposium 2014. The rapper, who is best known for his socially conscious and sometimes politically charged music and movies, was very honest about his struggles. He has struggled with self doubt and depression. “I realized I didn’t believe in myself,” said […]
From the streets of the south side of Chicago to hip-hop legacy, Common shares his thoughts on the importance of valuing your life. ” ]
Artist, actor and philanthropist Common was joined by Andrea L. Zopp, CEO of the Chicago Urban League and Rhymefest, the creative director of Kanye West’s Donda’s…
The Musicians On Call party brought Jermaine Dupri, Common and TJ Holmes to Charlotte for a night of old school hip-hop and Common’s conscious rhymes.…
The artist line up for Democratic National Convention reception is looking a little blacker – thankfully. After days of reading announcements about artists such as…
