Roland Martin Biography
Roland Martin is an American journalist currently working as the host of a web series, Roland Martin Unfiltered on YouTube. He worked as a commentator for TV One, the host of News One Now, and Washington on Watch With Roland S. Martin.
Roland Martin Education
He holds a B.S. in journalism from Texas A&M University as well as a master’s degree in Christian Communications from Louisiana Baptist University.
Roland Martin CNN
He was previously the executive editor of the Chicago Defender. Martin hosts a morning radio talk show on WVON in Chicago and previously worked as a contributor for CNN from 2007 to 2013. During Brown’s maternity leave in April and May 2009, he guest-hosted Campbell Brown: No Bias, No Bull. In 2009, he co-hosted TV One’s first Sunday news show, Washington Watch with Roland Martin. It was on the air for four years before being taken off the air.
Martin announced his departure from CNN on Twitter in March 2013. His final day was April 6, 2013. Martin was announced as the host of TV One’s first live one-hour weekday morning news program, News One Now, on July 9, 2013. The show debuted on November 4, 2013. Martin announced on-air on December 7, 2017, that TV One had canceled the show due to low ratings from Black viewers, but that he would still be involved with the network. Martin was announced as the winner of two NAACP Image Awards for the show on January 14, 2018. In addition, Roland hosted The Roland Martin Show, a three-hour radio show.
Martin has defended Michael Steele and other black Republicans against accusations of being “Uncle Toms,” claiming that the term is derogatory. Roland Martin’s Twitter account responded to an underwear advertisement featuring David Beckham in February 2012. “If a dude at your Super Bowl party is hyped up about David Beckham’s H&M underwear ad, smack the ish out of him!” he tweeted. “Martin’s tweets today advocating violence against gay people were not an accident,” GLAAD responded. Martin was revealed to have leaked CNN town hall questions to former DNC Chair Donna Brazile, who then leaked them to Hillary Clinton’s camp while he was serving as a guest moderator in 2016.
Martin works at CNN where he works alongside other famous CNN anchors, reporters, meteorologists, and sports anchors including;
- Sara Sidner
- Erin Mclaughlin
- Alex Marquardt
- Jean Casarez
- Dylan Byers
- Katrina Pierson
- Irin Carmon
- Natasha Curry
- Christi Paul
- Bob Van Dillen
- Reynolds Wolf
- Kirsten Powers
- Midwin Charles
- Anderson Cooper
- Jason Carroll
- Josh Campbell
- Ryan Browne
- Pamela Brown
- Gloria Borger
Roland Martin Age
Martin is 53 years old as of 2021. He was born on 14 November 1968 in Houston, Texas, United States. He celebrates his birthday on 14 November every year.
Roland Martin Height
Martin stands at a height of 5 feet 10 inches(1.79 m) tall.
Roland Martin Family
Martin’s maternal great-grandparents had migrated from Haiti to Louisiana, where his family originates. He has managed to keep his personal life away from the limelight hence he has not disclosed any information about his parents. It is also not known if Martin has any siblings.
Roland Martin Wife
Martin is married to Jacquie Hood Martin. The couple married in 2001. He is very private about his personal life therefore no more is known about their relationships.
Roland Martin Net Worth
Martin has an estimated net worth of $1 Million – $5 Million which he has earned through being a journalist.
Roland Martin Salary
Roland earns an annual salary ranging from $40,000 – $ 110,500.
Roland Martin Fishing
Martin has done it all… and then some, whether it’s fishing for bass or salmon, working a farm pond or a ripe river spot, or angling for fresh or saltwater catch. Martin, a nine-time B.A.S.S. Angler of the Year has been teaching viewers how to outsmart a variety of game fish for more than two decades, and he continues to catch the big ones. Each episode follows Roland, who is frequently joined on his boat by a guest or two, as he embarks on a new sport-fishing adventure in North America while providing basic tips and techniques.
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Martin is the host and the managing editor of a web series, Roland Martin Unfiltered on YouTube. Unfiltered is daily news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance show broadcast from Washington, DC. We’ll cover it if it’s important to you. You’ll hear from some of the brightest minds in education, public policy, and academia as they discuss current events.
Roland Martin Books
Martin has written several books, including Speak, Brother! Roland S. Martin wrote A Black Man’s View of America, Listening to the Spirit Within 50 Perspectives on Faith, and The First: President Barack Obama’s Road to the White House.
The table below answers some of the frequently asked questions about Martin.
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Who is Roland Martin? |
He is an American journalist
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How old is Roland Martin? |
53 years old as of 2021.
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How tall is Roland Martin? |
5 feet 10 inches(1.79 m)
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Who is Roland Martin married to? |
Jacquie Hood Martin
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How much money does Roland Martin earn? |
$40,000 – $ 110,500
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How much is Roland Martin worth? |
$1 Million – $5 Million
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