Unrelenting, uncompromising and downright honest, Roland S. Martin offers a bold and fresh perspective for the st century. He tackles a variety of issues with passion, knowledge and spirituality. Whether its commentaries on sports, social justice or business, Martin isnt a conservative or a liberal Democrat or a Republican. He is simply a black man in America.
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"Martin is a 21st century ‘race man,' similar to the angry voices of the 1920s Harlem Renaissance." -- DeWayne Wickham, columnist, USA Today and Gannett News Service
"Most people hold back so they won't offend somebody. Roland doesn’t care. And that’s a good thing." -- Reginald Hudlin, filmmaker, Boomerang, House Party
"Roland will make you laugh, scream and thrust your fist into the air (or through the pages of the book)." -- Roy Johnson, editor-in-chief, Savoy Magazine
"Most people hold back so they won't offend somebody. Roland doesn’t care. And that’s a good thing." -- Reginald Hudlin, filmmaker, Boomerang, House Party
"Roland will make you laugh, scream and thrust your fist into the air (or through the pages of the book)." -- Roy Johnson, editor-in-chief, Savoy Magazine
About the Author
Roland S. Martin is a nationally award-winning journalist and editor of BlackAmericaWeb.com, the black news and information site founded by nationally syndicated radio show host Tom Joyner.
He is also the news editor for Savoy Magazine, a New York-based national lifestyles magazine targeting African Americans. Mr. Martin is also a correspondent for the American Urban Radio Network.
He has also written for several national media outlets, including Honey Magazine, Impact247.com, Savoymag.com, Inside.com, NiaOnline.com and Netnoir.com. Mr. Martin also produced an election special for Major Broadcasting Cable Network in Atlanta, Georgia. He also is frequently called upon as a content and marketing consultant for a variety of media outlets.
Mr. Martin has interviewed a number of luminaries, including President George Bush; Vice President Al Gore; Texas Governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush; a host of members of Congress; the Rev. Jesse Jackson; Barbara Jordan; Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas; former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young; and athletes and entertainers such as Michael Jordan, Dr. J, Tiger Woods, Erykah Badu, Kirk Franklin, and Vivica A. Fox.
Martin is a member of the National Association of Black Journalists, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., and is one of 32 national Unity Journalists of Color mentors.
The 1991 graduate of Texas A&M University is married to the Rev. Jacquie Hood-Martin and resides in the Dallas suburb of Cedar Hill.
He can be reached via e-mail at roland@rolandsmartin.com.
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7 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
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A Wake Up Call,
By Felita Granby (Elmsford, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America (Paperback)
Roland S. Martin has definitely put into words thoughts and feelings that may resonate with many of us, but we are unable or unwilling to admit. His brutal honesty regarding the attitudes of black america may sting, but you are forced to continue reading, because the brother captivates you. At times he is a silent observer reporting on the commentary, but most effective when he lets the reader experience his pain and sadness. He is a much needed voice of black america. This book should be a must read for young black men and women.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
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Oh brother here we go again,
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This review is from: Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America (Paperback)
On June 18, Martin posted an editorial in [...], "Enough with Baseball and Steroids", where he whines about the treatment of Sammy Sosa who now faces perjury charges for lying to Congress about his steroid use. Martin argues to just(for whatever reason) close the book, and let bygones be bygones. His arguments are "I'm tired of rehashing the old drama", " and "I'm sick of it".
So I guess the same could be said for his dredging up of decades and centuries old ugly moments in history as this angry man presents America as an oppressive intolerant society. I think we are all getting tired of racial diatribes. None of us alive today are responsible for what some people did back in history. To put in the author's words, "So, can we just move the hell on?
3 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
What an exceptional truthful book!,
By Wyatt (Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America (Paperback)
Every young black man should read Roland's book. He has quite an insight and speaks of the reality of events of the past and present. The kind of wisdom that Roland has only comes from God. Thanks Roland for sharing and revealing the truth of this present era. Honest, enlightening and informative book!
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