Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.

Former CNN host Don Lemon is set to be arraigned on federal civil rights charges in St. Paul, Minnesota. He and others are accused of interrupting a church service where an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) official serves as pastor. Lemon states he plans to plead not guilty.

Report on Don Lemon's arraignment for interrupting a church service.

The Richmond Free Press, a Black-owned weekly newspaper serving Virginia's former Confederate capital for 34 years, is ending operations. The closure is attributed to a critical lack of advertising revenue, making the publication unsustainable.

News report on the Richmond Free Press ceasing operations due to advertising revenue issues.

An analysis by the Economic Policy Institute reveals a significant downturn for Black women in the labor market in 2025, with their unemployment rate dropping to 55.7% (while overall unemployment rose). College-educated Black women experienced the steepest losses, a trend researchers suggest may be linked to the rollback of corporate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

Report on Economic Policy Institute analysis showing Black women's unemployment and labor force participation decline, linking it to DEI rollbacks.

The 'Love Forward Together' march, led by Bishop William J. Barber II, is a multi-day, 50-mile nonviolent protest from Wilson to Raleigh, North Carolina. The march mobilizes for voting rights, immigrant communities, public education, and healthcare, specifically addressing efforts like gerrymandering in Congressional District 1 to dilute Black and progressive votes. Participants emphasize community building and applying 'prophetic pressure' to bend the moral arc towards justice.

Live report from Wesley Lowry and interview with Dr. Reverend Hannah Broom about the march's goals and impact.

Jeremy Carl, a Trump nominee for Assistant Secretary of State for International Organizations, faced intense scrutiny from senators over a history of racist, sexist, and antisemitic comments. During his confirmation hearing, Carl struggled to articulate 'white identity' beyond superficial cultural elements (white churches, food, music) and expressed concern over a 'balkanized' American culture due to mass immigration. The host frames Carl's statements as openly articulating white supremacist views, which are increasingly embraced within the administration.

Clip of Senator Chris Murphy questioning Jeremy Carl, followed by host Roland Martin's commentary.

Jacob Mayberry, known as Black Chakra, a Baltimore-based poet, asserts that modern Black poets serve as 'artivists' with a responsibility to speak truth, prevent the erasure of Black history, and uplift the community. He argues that poetry allows Black people to articulate truths that mainstream media often ignores, using coded language similar to historical forms of resistance like Capoeira. Poetry, he states, is 'what happens when change becomes impatient' and is foundational to every social movement.

Interview with Black Chakra on the role of poetry, its power, and its historical context in Black resistance.

Author George M. Johnson explains his motivation for writing Black queer stories, stemming from a lack of representation and tragic events impacting Black queer youth. He highlights the importance of restoring erased Black queer history, providing heroes for young people, and challenging the systemic practice of book banning. Johnson asserts that America fears Black storytelling because 'their children listen,' leading to an understanding of Black plight that can no longer be ignored, and ultimately, to Black empowerment.

Interview with George M. Johnson about his books, the reasons for writing, and the impact of book banning.