On Monday, President Obama unveiled a series of initiatives to overhaul the criminal justice system. Here's how the reforms will help Blacks and other people of color.

Echoing the sentiments of activists who have countered the dismissive "All Lives Matter" refrain, Obama reiterated that while all lives do matter, Black communities are under a specific and unique scourge that needs to be addressed.

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Usher may be the reigning King of R&B, but, right now, we’re pretty sure he’s feeling like the King of the World.” The soulful singer…

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On Thursday, Roland Martin and NewsOne Now recapped the first day of Pope Francis‘ visit to the United States. President Barack Obama and the Pope conducted…

While Barack Obama has been increasingly vocal about issues affecting Black America in the last months of his presidency, his stance on the Black Lives Matter Network remains…

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Over a dozen women who accused the comedian of sexual assault shared their stories on the A&E special, Cosby: The Women Speak.

Breaking: Raffi Freedman-Gurspan the first out transgender White House official: http://t.co/oM7B3yP4nh Via @MicNews pic.twitter.com/agWT0guhsc — Chris Riotta (@chrisriotta) August 18, 2015 The Obama administration on…

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President Obama makes history by appointing the White House's first openly transgender staffer.

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Roland Martin and NewsOne Now caught up with some of our favorite entertainers and stars at the McDonald’s 365Black Awards during the 2015 Essence Festival. Martin talks…

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Actress Tamera Mowry-Housley and her husband Adam Housley welcomed a new bundle of joy into the world yesterday. Housley, who is a Fox News correspondent,…