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Roland Sebastian Martin Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

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Best Known For:The television program #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Breakthrough:Gained massive national visibility as a core political commentator on CNN during the historic 2008 presidential

10 Quick Facts About Roland Sebastian Martin

  • Full Name: Roland Sebastian Martin
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Journalist
  • Known For: The television program #RolandMartinUnfiltered
  • Current Role: Host and managing editor
  • Current Employer: Black Star Network
  • Place of Birth: Houston, Texas
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jacquie Hood Martin
  • Popular As: Roland S. Martin

Roland Sebastian Martin Age

Roland Sebastian Martin's exact age is not publicly confirmed.

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Education

His educational background includes studies at Texas A&M University and Louisiana Baptist University.

  • Texas A&M University
    • Qualification: Bachelor of Science
    • Field of Study: Journalism
    • Period: 1987–1991
  • Louisiana Baptist University
    • Qualification: Master's degree
    • Field of Study: Christian Communications
    • Period: 2008

Career & Work

Roland Sebastian Martin's career includes sports broadcasting roles with Black Star Network and TV One Network.

Organization: Black Star Network
Role: Host and Managing Editor
Period: 2018–Present
Details: Hosts the daily news broadcast #RolandMartinUnfiltered, focusing on politics and analysis.
Organization: TV One Network
Role: Host and Executive Editor
Period: 2005–2018
Details: Hosted flagship political commentary shows Washington Watch and NewsOne Now.
Organization: CNN
Role: Political Contributor and Analyst
Period: 2007–2013
Details: Appeared daily across prime-time slots including The Situation Room and AC360 during major election cycles.
Organization: Chicago Defender
Role: Executive Editor and General Manager
Period: 2004–2005
Details: Chicago, Illinois · Directed editorial output for one of the most historic Black newspapers in the country.

Rise to Fame

Roland Sebastian Martin rose to prominence for his role on the digital series #RolandMartinUnfiltered.

Notable Works

Notable media work includes #RolandMartinUnfiltered and NewsOne Now.

Television

  • TV Show: NewsOne Now (Host, 2013-2017) — Live daily one-hour morning cable news network program dedicated to current events

Digital Series

  • Digital Series: #RolandMartinUnfiltered (Host and Managing Editor, 2018-Present) — The first daily online digital news show targeting Black political, corporate, and lifestyle affairs

Awards & Achievements

  • NAACP Image Award — Best Interview for 'In Conversation: The Sen. Barack Obama Interview'

Roland Sebastian Martin Family & Relationships

Roland Sebastian Martin is married to Jacquie Hood Martin.

Personal Information

  • Full Name: Roland Sebastian Martin
  • Popular As: Roland S. Martin
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation: Journalist
  • Nationality: American
  • Living Status: Alive
  • Ethnicity: Black / African

Birth & Background

  • Place of Birth: Houston, Texas

Family & Relationships

  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Jacquie Hood Martin

Net Worth & Income

  • Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
  • Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
  • Source of Income: Employment

Related Biographies

  • Jacquie Hood Martin (Spouse • Wife)

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