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Los Angeles, CA -- August 10, 2015 -- As part of the 2015 Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards, Roland Martin joined the "Black Lives Matter" forum on Saturday, August 8 with a diverse panel of journalists and public figures who have been on the front lines of the issue.

Moderated by show host Ed Gordon, the panel also included Benjamin Crump, lead attorney for the Trayvon Martin family during the controversial George Zimmerman case; and Mo Ivory, TV personality and host for WHUR 96.3 FM.

During the seminar, Martin and the panel of distinguished thought leaders discussed the current condition of the black community and next steps to strengthen and protect black lives.

The Steve Harvey Neighborhood Awards is a star-studded, annual celebration of the best leaders and organizations in local neighborhoods across the nation. Sponsored by Ford, the award show is the cornerstone event of the four-day Neighborhood Awards Weekend which brings hundreds of families and friends together to enjoy live entertainment, education workshops, empowerment panels and more.

Roland S. Martin is a nationally syndicated, award-winning journalist and columnist who currently serves as chief political editor and host of TV One's revolutionary daily program NewsOne Now, an innovative multi-platform news source that allows viewers and listeners to experience Martin's show on TV and through Newsone.com, a website from Radio One's web division, Interactive One.

Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments

The U.S. Delegation, led by Ambassador Troy Fitrell , Senior Bureau Official for African Affairs, included the senior-most officials advancing U.S. commercial engagement across Africa: Massad Boulos , Senior Advisor for Africa Thomas Hardy , Acting Director, U.S. Trade and Development Agency Constance Hamilton , Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Africa Connor Coleman , Head of Investments and Chief of Staff, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation Tamara Maxwell , Senior Vice President for Small Business, Export-Import Bank of the United States The record turnout made clear that both U.S. and African leaders share a strong commitment to significantly expanding trade and investment. The U.S. objective at the Summit was to secure key deals and commitments for U.S. companies and establish the conditions to boost U.S. exports and investment in Africa — advancing mutual prosperity in line with the Trump Administration’s Commercial Diploma...

NEWLYWEDS: Bishop Marvin Winans weds after 30 years

By Mona Austin One of the most eligible bacherlors in Christianity has tied the knot - Marvin Winans remarries After being single for almost 30 years, legendary gospel singer and Bishop Marvin L. Winans, Sr. has wed his long time girlfriend Deneen R. Carter. Carter is a 57-year-old physical therapist and minister at Perfecting Church in Detroit, founded by Winans. Little is known about the bride publicly. The gospel legend introduced the now Mrs. Winans as his fiance to the congregants of Perfecting in October of 2021. The couple had been in a relationship for 15 years. Pastor Winans was previously married to fellow gospel singer Vicki Winans (with whom he has two sons) for 16 years before they divorced in 1995. Held at the Colony Club in Detroit, MI, on April 22, the wedding was officiated by fellow COGIC Bishop Darrell Hines. "Let their lives be full of joy as they live according to your word," he prayed. If we are judging by floral count, this could be one of th...

Christian Rapper and Wife Reconcile, Renew Vows

Da' T.R.U.T.H. Celebrates Eighth Wedding Anniversary With Vow Renewal & Issues Public Statement Acclaimed Christian Hip Hop Artist Da’ T.R.U.T.H. renewed his wedding vows with beautiful wife Nicole Lambert earlier this week on Tuesday, June 15th—their eighth wedding anniversary. This special event punctuated the completion of their official restoration plan—marking the page of a new beginning and giving testimony to the redeeming power of reconciliation. Additionally, today, he has released a public letter to his family and supporters on his website www.datruth.net. The private ceremony, held in their backyard and attended by family and close friends, was officiated by Bishop Gilbert and Mrs. Debi Coleman—the marriage counseling team leading the Lambert’s restoration process. Also in attendance were Alvin Love & CeCe Winans (pictured in the insert), who have been walking intimately with the couple as supporting counselors and mentors. Da’ T.R.U.T.H.’s long-time frie...

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