A federal appeals court ruled that banning an employee from wearing dreadlocks is not racial discrimination. The 11th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Chastity Jones, a black woman in Alabama refused to cut off her locs as a condition of employment with an insurance company. Essence.com reported, the EEOC […]
After Pres. Obama's final address as President of the United States to the Congressional Black Caucus, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now got immediate reactions from many of the lawmakers who gathered in Washington, D.C. for the CBC's annual event.
Angela Rye shared why Black America should focus on our "what's now" problem manifested in GOP presidential nominee, Donald Trump.
Actor and activist Harry Belafonte recently sat down with Roland Martin for an exclusive interview to discuss his upcoming social justice music festival Many Rivers To Cross, his views about Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem protest, and the fight for social justice. During the course of their chat, Mr. Belafonte explained what it means to be […]
Susan L. Taylor shares her personal journey to success and how as a community, African-Americans can impact change through capitalism.
U.S. Supreme Court refused to intervene in a request by Ohio Democrats to restore an extra week of early voting.
Rep. Jeffries dissected the history of Africans in America and the Black experience in the United States.
Roland Martin and a select panel of guests discuss the current state of the 2016 presidential race, which is now tightening.
Roland Martin delivered a blistering rebuttal to Bill O'Reilly, who continues to criticize NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick.
The family reached a settlement with Waller County for Sandra Bland's wrongful death, which includes an agreement on procedural changes.
