Are public black colleges getting the same financial treatment black farmers did? That may be the case in Maryland, where a lawsuit is filed against the state government for lack of funding toward HBCU’s. Attorney Michael Jones, who is representing Maryland’s public HBCU’s, called in to the TJMS to talk about the lawsuit. To hear […]
A new show, on TLC, has been stirring controversy. The show, “All American Muslim” has some of its advertisers, like Lowes, pulling their advertisements. This is in response to the letters and complaints by the Florida Family Association. They have sent letters to other advertisers on the show, saying that this show celebrates terrorism and […]
Anyone who knows me understands that I always enjoy spending time with my mom, dad, three sisters, brother, nine nieces and four nephews. So in accordance with our desire to always have fun, I routinely come up with my own house rules to keep my radio listeners and Facebook and Twitter followers in stitches. (Check […]
This week, the bipartisan super committee held a press conference, Monday, stating that they could not could agree how to reduce the deficit by $1.2 trillion dollars. One of the member of the super committee was congressman James Clyburn. He called in to the TJMS to talk with Roland Martin on what went wrong. What […]
Have retail stores gone to far for Black Friday? According to Anthony Hardwick, of Nebraska, he thinks so. While everyone will be with their families and friends, eating Thanksgiving dinner, Anthony will be resting so he can be awake for his midnight shift at Target. Retail stores have been competitive in driving up sales revenue. […]
Yesterday, the Hip Hop world lost a legend. Dwight Arrington, also known as Heavy D, passed away at age 44. It was reported, by TMZ.com, that he passed away from Pneumonia. According to his good friend, Doug E Fresh, Heavy D was in very good health. Doug E Fresh called in to the TJMS to […]
Big election day, today. This year, the nation’s eyes are on Ohio, especially in regards to Issue two. Issue two is the referendum on whether Ohio Senate Bill 5 should be kept into law or repealed. Could this election be a preview of what’s to come in next year’s presidential election? According to state representitive […]
This morning, on the TJMS, Roland Martin invited Sephira Shuttlesworth, the wife of the late Rev. Fred Shuttlesworth. She gave a great reflection on his life, his work, and his struggle for civil rights among African Americans. In case you missed the interview, you can listen below. Do have any memories of the famous civil […]
President Barack Obama impressed quite a lot of people yesterday, during his speech on his jobs bill and deficit plan to cut the debt by three trillion. His speech definitely impressed Roland Martin and financial guru Michelle Singletary, who called in to the TJMS to talk about his speech. In case you missed the conversation, […]
(via Rolandsmartin.com) – The White House loves to trumpet the idea that one of President Barack Obama’s greatest virtues is how he operates above the fray, choosing not to waste time with the political battles in the trenches. “No-Drama Obama” is who we heard about during the 2008 presidential campaign, about how his cool, calm […]
This morning, Roland Martin invited former NPR reporter Juan Williams to call in the show this morning to talk about his book, “Muzzled”. In his book he tells his side about being fired from NPR, and how he believes the company’s actions were an assault on free speech. In case you missed the interview, you […]
As of this morning, the congressional bill, to raise the debt ceiling, was passed in the House of Representatives and will be voted upon in the Senate this afternoon. Roland Martin invited White House Communications Director, Dan Pfeiffer, to call in the show today to discuss the deal.
