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After CNN Dumped Martin and Soledad, Is Cable News Becoming Too White?
Cable news appears to be white-washed, say critics.
Commentators criticize CNN and MSNBC for lack of diversity on anchor line-up.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
Popular Political Commentator Roland Martin Ejected from CNN
Political commentator blames new CNN president for departure.
Martin took to Twitter to announce his last day on CNN will be April 6.
By Gerren Keith Gaynor
NABJ Appoints Roland Martin Honorary Convention Chair
Martin: "I'm not running for president of NABJ"
Martin will join forces with NABJ in a special role for its 2013 convention.
By Darren Sands
A Closer Look at Trayvon Martin’s Social Media Footprint
The high school junior’s death sparked Twitter hashtags, Facebook statuses and YouTube tributes
Everyone from celebrities to everyday people began leveraging the power of social media to discuss…
By Hajj Flemings
Opinion: Did Black America Turn Its Back on Roland Martin?
Culture critic Raynard Jackson chimes in on GLAAD's calling for the CNN personality's dismissal for controversial tweets
After CNN personality Roland Martin’s homophobic tweets, GLAAD asked for his firing, critics feel Black…
By Raynard Jackson
10 Black News Pundits at Top of Their Game
Journalists, educators, and activists who ensure black voice is heard
Roland Martin, Donna Brazile, Toure, Melissa Harris Perry and Rev. Al Sharpton among top black…
By Janell Hazelwood
![Let your voice be heard: One of the first Black radio talk show hosts, Taliaferro used the San Francisco Bay Area's airwaves for 40 years to "speak his mind," debating political and cultural issues as well as breaking racial barriers. To fix today's institutions, he says, requires the creation of forums where diverse voices can be heard. "I hope that talk becomes the theme of what we do in the United States from government across [other areas] so we can have a stronger nation with tremendous, insightful understanding," says Ray Taliaferro.](http://cdn4.blackenterprise.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/1/files/2011/01/On-air-150x150.jpg "On-air")
6 Life Lessons from Media Trailblazers
At an NABJ event honoring the late Ed Bradley, Hall of Fame journalists share their rules for success
<strong>Let your voice be heard:</strong> One of the first Black radio talk show hosts, Taliaferro…
By Derek T. Dingle
Pres. Barack Obama: A Year in Review
A look back at Pres. Barack Obama’s historic campaign.
By BLACK ENTERPRISE Broadcast Group
Enough is Enough Part 2C
A special town-hall explores the general cultural wars within the Black community. Panelists include Roland…
Roland Martin Suspended After Recent Twitter Remarks
The cable networks’ commentator was suspended after the Super Bowl Sunday ad commentary he posted on his personal Twitter feed
Roland Martin’s Super Bowl Sunday tweets have landed the political analyst in trouble with CNN.…
By Janel Martinez