Today marks the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement when a peaceful protest for voting rights turned violent as marchers were met with brutal force from law enforcement on the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, Alabama. The event, which left 58 people injured, including John Lewis, […]
On Monday, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now discussed the Top 10 Stories of 2015, all of which had and will continue to have a longstanding impact on our lives as we move forward into 2016.
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Ava DuVernay is about to break the internet with her stunning cover of Elle Magazine. The publication recognized her as one of the “most important directors of her generation.” Inside the publication, the Golden Globe nominee talks about her upcoming documentary, Venus vs. Venus which chronicles the rise of fellow Compton native, Venus Williams. Beyond […]
Roland Martin caught up with director Ava DuVernay during the Color Of Change’s 10th Anniversary Gala. During their chat, DuVernay discussed the relaunch of The…
Actor David Oyelowo won rave reviews for his portrayal of Martin Luther King Jr. in the critically-acclaimed film Selma, but for his next role he won’t be playing someone so revered. Oyelowo is starring as notorious Atlanta courtroom killer Brian Nichols in the new movie Captive, which comes out on September 18th. Oyelowo stopped by […]
Ava DuVernay is on her way to making history once again. According to The Wrap, the Selma director is the number one choice to direct…
That “Selma” reign just won’t let up! In celebration of the DVD release of Ava DuVernay’s inspirational and Academy Award-winning epic film “Selma,” Paramount Home…
Ever since she stepped into the White House, First Lady Michelle Obama has emerged as a fashion icon. Although she’s surrounded by stylish celebrities at star-studded…
About 20 members of the Ku Klux Klan arrived in downtown Montgomery, Alabama Wednesday to meet demonstrators commemorating the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma…
Source: Heather Kennedy/Getty Images / Getty Selma director Ava DuVernay delivered a keynote speech at the 2015 SXSW Music, Film + Interactive Festival, where she discussed her Oscar…
Roland Martin, host of “NewsOne Now” was in Selma, AL for the Selma 50th Anniversary Jubilee commemoration. While on location, Martin recorded a special commentary questioning if Generation…
