Martin is CNN’s highest-profile African-American commentator and his followed by many viewers. Since rumors circulated that Martin could leave CNN, the network has offered more on-air opportunities to Van Jones, a former Obama administration adviser, for analysis of social issues. Jones is black.
Last month, Martin explained his situation at CNN to Prince:
“I’ve worked hard to build my company, Nu Vision Media, from one platform to several. We have CNN, TV One, Tom Joyner Morning Show, the websites, books, and speaking,” Martin told Prince.
“We are working on two new books and looking at other ventures, including documentaries,” Martin said. “I’m also looking to expand my portfolio at TV One. I recently appeared on ESPN’s First Take, and would love to do more sports stuff. My passions run well beyond politics; anyone who has seen Washington Watch on TV One could see that. I would love to do more sports stuff.”
“I don’t know what the future holds at CNN,” Martin added. “It’s not my call. My deal is up April 6 and I’ll know by then whether my six-year stay there will come to an end or I will continue to provide the kind of cutting-edge commentary on a variety of issues that has been well-received by many. I can’t control when I’m booked and on what shows. I just try to deliver something different and exciting each time I’m on, and do my best to make my work stand out.”
“In the past few weeks since all of this speculation began, I have [had] numerous people reach out to me expressing their strong feelings about my work. Many of them are in entertainment, sports, politics, business, and everyday people. Their feedback has been nothing short of amazing, whether it’s Sidney Poitier, Hank Aaron, Harry Belafonte, Charles Barkley, Stevie Wonder, to the brothers and sisters shouting at me as I walk down the streets of DC, New York, Houston, Detroit and other cities. I appreciate all of the love and support. It’s always amazing to me how you can be on for a short period of time but affect people in so many different ways.”
“I wake up with the same motto that has always driven me: If you do good, I’ll talk about you. If you do bad, I’ll talk about you. At the end of the day, I’ll talk about you!”
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Seriously, the only reason I watched CNN was because of Roland Martin…Certain people do not like hearing the truth so, if wo/man doesn’t like the truth then they must like lies!!!!
smsmsm on March 20, 2013 at 8:44 am said:
The low information and in most cases lower IQ people that general agree will miss Roland will miss him, so sad to bad.
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Let the (liberal) “chuch” (sp) say: A-men !!!
lol
Seriously, what program on CNN actually “wins” its’ time slot in ratings.
Same goes for MSNBC (also known as PMS-NBC).
Both of those so-called networks are “in the bag” for “you know who” !!!
“Real News Networks”……..they are NOT !!!
We know power structure hates strong truth telling black men. Make me sick. What you want us to do Brother Roland. New guy better not come with no weak crap, we have enough of that. Typical, Arsenio Hall, Micheal Baisden, now Roland and all the unnamed!
Make sure to touch the map before you leave. LOL
smsmsm it is obvious by your writing you have no IQ.
CNN like any business needs a new do from time to time. Letting go of Roland was not the balance. Regardless, Rlands voice gave a fresh realistic perspective to the topics. No worries, Roland will be seen and heard everywhere else. Best Wishes!
Roland, I’m going to really miss you at CNN. You’re the reason why, after leaving CNN, I returned. I loved your style and broad, multi-dimensional take on issues. I left CNN during the last President Bush administration because true and real and gritty Black commentary was watered down and buried under Republican propaganda. The new boss appears to want to revert back to those days and that’s why I’ll leave CNN again. Roland… these years you’ve given us were the best years I’ll remember when it comes to honest, informative commentary relative to the African American community. God bless you and your lovely wife. I’m not worried about you. You’ve do exceptionally well in the years to come.
im not surprised because doing the 2008 election he stole the show from all the other so called analyst. Mr. Martin is a true professional and they dont want the truth anymore, they just want RATINGS.
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The low information and in most cases lower IQ people that general agree will miss Roland will miss him, so sad to bad.
like you!
Hee-Hee!!!