NEWS & REVIEWS

Roland Martin: From black press to network pundit

Born in Houston, Texas, on Nov. 14, 1968, Roland S. Martin is an award-winning journalist and a busy one, at that. He hosts a radio talk show, writes books and a nationally syndicated column, and provides commentary on the cable network TV One and as a regular contributor to a host of CNN programs, including "The Situation Room," "Anderson Cooper 360" and "Lou Dobbs Tonight." More »

FCC meeting informs public on 2009 digital TV switch

Robert M. McDowell, one of the five commissioners that head the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), conducted a town hall meeting at Emerson College last Thursday as part of a nationwide tour to inform the public about the upcoming transition to digital television on Feb. 17, 2009. More »

Working the craft show circuit is a tough lifestyle

MANASSAS, Va. - Thirty times a year, Brian Beckenheimer puts his pottery into a big white van and drives. One weekend to Michigan, another to Richmond, mostly up and down the East Coast, from one craft show to another, selling his wares. Then it's back home to the studio to replenish his stock. More »