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buzzz worthy. . . "NEWS ONE NOW"  DEDICATES ENTIRE SEPT. 10 BROADCAST TO LIVE  IN-STUDIO INTERVIEW WITH THE HONORABLE MINISTER  LOUIS FARRAKHAN  Host and Managing Editor Roland S. Martin Lands Nation of  Islam Leader's  First Live National Broadcast Television Interview Since Announcing 20 th  Anniversary Million Man March   Courtesy of TVOne/ NewsOne Now WASHINGTON, D.C. - TV One's  News One Now ,  the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective, is devoting its  Thursday, Sept. 10  broadcast to an in-studio interview with the  Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan.  Airing live from  9-10 a.m. ET,   Host Roland S. Martin  will speak with Farrakhan  in his first live national broadcast television interview since announcing the upcoming 20 th  Anni...

buzzz worthy. . . 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 Weeken...

buzzz worthy. . . TV One's News One Now - the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective - will broadcast its first-ever town hall meeting, "State of Emergency: Baltimore and Beyond A News One Now Town Hall Meeting," exploring Black America and law enforcement on Tuesday, May 5, 9-11 p.m. ET, with an encore from 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. ET. Moderated by News One Now's host and managing editor Roland S. Martin, this special presentation will also include a panel of notable newsmakers, politicians, law enforcement officers and civil rights activists who will discuss the broader societal impact in the wake of a string of officer-involved deaths in Baltimore, Cleveland, Ferguson, New York and South Carolina. "News One Now has been a consistent platform for exploring issues important to African Americans, including the crises in Ferguson, New York,...

buzzz worthy. . . Roland Martin with Mo'Nique Photo Credit Lindsey Wright / TV One and The FrontPage Firm Silver Spring, MD  - TV One has announced that News One Now - the first morning news program in history to focus on news and analysis of politics, entertainment, sports, and culture from an explicitly African American perspective - will air its first-ever primetime special with the Oscar® winning actress Mo'Nique on Sunday, March 22nd at 10PM/EDT . Recently recorded in Atlanta, Host and Managing Editor Roland Martin sat down for a one-on-one interview to discuss the recent controversy surrounding reports that Mo'Nique experienced backlash following her groundbreaking role in Precious . Mo'Nique also opened up about wage inequality in Hollywood, her current approach to sustaining a career in the entertainment industry and her role in the upcoming independent film Blackbird .  "NewsOneNow has featured some of today's top ...

buzzz worthy. . .   FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY,  DR. PHIL LOOKS  AT THE CURRENT  RACIA L TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12 Provocative dialogue includes interviews with the families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Roland Martin, Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player Benjamin Watson are among panelists providing additional insight.  Tune In, Friday Dec. 12 -  (check local listings) Watch a teaser of Dr. Phil   Photo of Roland Martin, Dr. Phil and Benjamin Watson   Los Angeles, CA -  FROM FERGUSON TO NEW YORK CITY, DR. PHIL LOOKS AT THE CURRENT RACIAL TENSION IN AMERICA AND TAKES THE CONVERSATION BEYOND THE HEADLINES  AIRING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12   Provocative Dialogue Includes Interviews with the Families of Eric Garner, Michael Brown and Trayvon Martin; Reverend Al Sharpton and New Orleans Saints Player...

buzzz worthy. . . WASHINGTON (March 27, 2013 ) -- The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) announced today that Roland S. Martin, nationally syndicated columnist, television host, and radio and television commentator, is to receive the organization's Journalist of the Year award. It is one of NABJ's most coveted honors celebrating the accomplishments of black journalists and those who support blacks in the media. Martin was selected for the award by NABJ's Board of Directors. Martin currently is host and managing editor of TV One's Washington Watch with Roland Martin, and a senior analyst for The Tom Joyner Morning Show. He is also a nationally syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate and a contributor to CNN. "Roland Martin has had an enviable career as a multimedia journalist, becoming a respected and trusted voice in print, on air and online," said NABJ President Gregory Lee, Jr. "He is unapologetic about his quest to provide w...