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United States Roland S. Martin is a distinguished journalist, author, and commentator known for his insightful analysis on race, politics, and culture across various influential media platforms.
Discussing how top ad agencies and brands allocate millions to Fox News, often overlooking Black-owned media.
Featured in an article on Revolt TV discussing his legacy and the influence of Black media, emphasizing how The Black Star Network redefines Black media.
ABCD & Company, a leader in conferences and events, announced a partnership with Roland S. Martin to produce virtual conferences.
A report indicated that his media company, New Vision Media, received $350,000 in September for a quote, related to a Black-owned media company being paid for content.
Veteran journalist and commentator sees his four-year-old platform emerge as a key voice in independent Black-owned media, including a collaboration with social media star Knowa for a new show.
He is the former founding news editor for Savoy Magazine and the former founding editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com, owned by nationally syndicated radio host Tom Joyner and Radio One.
Roland Sebastian Martin, born on November 14, 1968, in Houston, Texas, has built a notable career in journalism and media commentary. His maternal great-grandparents originated from Haiti, migrating to Louisiana, which is part of his family’s heritage. Martin pursued his education diligently, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in journalism from Texas A&M University. Furthering his academic pursuits, he later obtained a master’s degree in Christian communications from Louisiana Baptist University. He commenced his career with foundational roles, including serving as managing editor of the Houston Defender and the Dallas Weekly, and working with major newspapers such as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Austin American-Statesman. These early experiences provided a strong basis for his transition into broader media roles.
Martin’s career trajectory accelerated with his appointment as the former founding news editor for Savoy Magazine and the former founding editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com. From 2005 to 2008, he hosted a morning radio talk show on WVON in Chicago, where he engaged with local and national issues. His reach expanded significantly when he joined CNN as a contributor in February 2007, making appearances on programs like “The Situation Room” and “AC360.” He also took on guest-hosting duties for “Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull” in 2009. In October 2008, Martin became a senior analyst for the Tom Joyner Morning Show, a role that further cemented his presence in national media. He was inducted into Texas A&M’s journalism “Hall of Honor” in October 2008, recognizing his contributions to journalism through more than 20 awards, including a regional Edward R. Murrow award.
A significant milestone in Martin’s career was becoming the host of TV One’s Sunday News program, “Washington Watch with Roland Martin,” which premiered in 2009 and ran for four years. Following this, in July 2013, he was announced as the host of TV One’s first live weekday morning news program, “NewsOne Now,” which launched in November 2013. Although the show concluded in December 2017, it earned him two NAACP Image Awards. Martin has authored several books, including “Speak, Brother! A Black Man’s View of America” and “The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House.” He currently hosts a daily digital show, “Roland Martin Unfiltered,” on YouTube, continuing his work in independent Black-owned media.
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