Roland Martin (journalist)
Roland S. Martin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 November 1968 |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Notable credit(s) | Chicago Defender Fort Worth Star-Telegram |
| Spouse | Jacquie Hood Martin |
| Website | http://www.rolandsmartin.com |
Roland S. Martin, born November 14, 1968, is an African American supremacist, journalist and syndicated columnist with Creators Syndicate, radio talk show host, and author of the Speak, Brother! A Black Man's View of America.[1][2]
Biography
Martin was born in Houston, Texas where he attended Jack Yates High School. In 1987, he entered Texas A&M University on an academic scholarship, where he received a bachelor's degree in 1991.[3] In May 2008, he earned a master's degree in Christian Communications at Louisiana Baptist University, a primarily religious institution.[4] He is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, the first intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity established for Black Americans.[5]
He is the former executive editor of the Chicago Defender. Martin hosts a morning radio talk show on WVON in Chicago, and in March 2007, he joined CNN as a contributor.[6]
Articles
References
- ^ Martin, Roland S (2002). Speak, Brother!: A Black Man's View of America (First edition ed.). Dallas: Martin Media Group. ISBN 0971910707.
{{cite book}}:|edition=has extra text (help); Cite has empty unknown parameter:|coauthors=(help) - ^ "CNN's Martin to be honored".
- ^ "Roland Martin on Diversity at A&M".
- ^ LBU Academics and Vision by Roland S. Martin (12-19-2007)
- ^ Roland S. Martin (2008-05-19). "Commentary: Make wearing a flag pin the 28th Amendment". CNNPolitics. Retrieved 2008-09-21.
- ^ "Roland. S Martin joins CNN as contributor" (Press release). Inside Cable. Marc 2007. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
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External links
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