Roland Martin Biography
Roland Martin is an American journalist, author, and syndicated columnist. Martin was previously a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and also Washington on Watch With Roland S. Martin, both shows have been canceled.
Roland was also a CNN contributor, appearing on a variety of shows. He appeared in The Situation Room, Anderson Cooper’s AC360, among others. He joined the Tom Joyner Morning Show as a senior analyst in October 2008.
Martin was a contributor on the BET Sunday morning news program Lead Story during the 1990s. He is also the former executive editor of the Chicago Defender. In 2009, he became the host of TV One’s first Sunday News show Washington Watch with Roland Martin. It aired for 4 years and is currently off the air.
On July 9, 2013, it was announced that Martin would be the host of TV One’s first live one-hour, weekday morning news program titled News One Now. The show then premiered on November 4, 2013. On December 7, 2017, Roland announced on air that TV One had canceled the show. He stated that he would still remain involved with the network. It was announced that Martin had won two NAACP Image Awards for the show on January 14, 2018.
How Old Is Roland Martin?
Roland Martin was born Roland Sebastian Martin on November 14, 1968, in Houston, Texas, U.S.
Roland Martin Family
Ronald Martin was born to parents Emelda Martin and Reginald Lynn Martin. Martins Maternal great-grandparents had migrated from Haiti to Louisiana. This is where his family is from.
Roland Martin Education
Roland attended Texas A&M University where he graduated with a B.S. in journalism. He also earned a master’s degree in Christian Communications from Louisiana Baptist University.
Roland Martin Wife
Ronald Martin is a married man. He has been married to Jacquie Hood since 2001. They had dated few years prior to getting married.
Roland Martin Kids
The couple does not have any children of their own. They are raising their six nieces together as if they are their own children. Martin states that taking proper care of the children means being a father but not a biological title.
Roland Martin CNN
Roland hosts a morning radio talk show on WVON in Chicago. Martin was with CNN as a contributor from 2007 to 2013. He also guest-hosted Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull in April and May 2009 while Brown was on maternity leave.
Roland Martin Show Today | Live
Ronald Martin launched a daily digital show. It comes live via Facebook, YouTube, Periscope, and Instagram TV. The Daily Digital show features in-depth discussions and one-on-one interviews with authors, entertainment personalities, artists, athletes, and other top names in education, public policy, and academia.
Roland Martin Net Worth
The American journalist has a net worth of $3 million.
