Roland Martin Unfiltered

Live in Full Bloom. Faith, Growth, and Finding Your Season #ABalancedLife
This episode explores how faith, intentionality, and spiritual discipline are essential for navigating life's seasons, from dormant periods to full bloom, emphasizing personal accountability and trust in divine timing.

SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old
The Supreme Court's rejection of a Rastafarian prisoner's religious rights case is framed as a strategic attack on civil rights, alongside ongoing battles against voter suppression and police brutality, highlighting the urgent need for Black political and economic power.

Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Dr. Sunyatta Amen reveals how Juneteenth food traditions, particularly red foods, are deeply rooted in West African ancestral connections and acts of resistance against colonization, while also highlighting the modern challenge of corporate appropriation.

Iran War Agreement. Trump Tower on Obama Ave. DOJ Reparations Lawsuit. The Fanmire App #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical geopolitical shifts, local political activism, ongoing civil rights battles, and innovative educational and entrepreneurial strategies for Black empowerment and economic independence.

Iran War Agreement. Trump Tower on Obama Ave. DOJ Reparations Lawsuit. The Fanmire App #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks a range of critical issues from a new Iran peace agreement and political jabs in Chicago to racial discrimination lawsuits, the tragic police killing of a one-year-old, and innovative pathways to Black empowerment through education and entrepreneurship.

The State of the Black Male. Finding Your Lane and Thriving on Your Terms #ABalancedLife
This episode explores the multifaceted challenges and triumphs of Black men in America, offering practical strategies for personal growth, financial stability, and emotional well-being.

SCOTUS Halts Jeffery Lee execution. Turkey Leg Hut Owner Guilty Plea. HBCU Funding Cut.#TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down a Supreme Court execution halt, a restaurant owner's arson plea, critical HBCU funding threats, and explores Black gay identities in LA, alongside a personal journey into a beauty brand for hormonal hair growth.

FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
Roland Martin and his panel dissect systemic underfunding of HBCUs, the fight for Black political power, media's capitulation to Trump, and local community resistance to a data center at Fisk University.

The State of the Black Male. Presence, Purpose, and the Pressure to Provide #ABalancedLife
This episode explores the unique challenges and opportunities young Black men face in navigating college, career, and personal development, emphasizing faith, mentorship, and self-discovery.

Karmelo Anthony Trial Continues. Black Career Advancement. Inclusive School Culture. #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of critical topics for the Black community, from legal updates and the dangers of AI misidentification to strategies for career advancement, fostering inclusive school environments, and promoting youth financial literacy.

SCOTUS Greenlights Racist Alabama Map. Karmelo Anthony Trial. SC Hate Crime Bill Fight #TheBreakdown
The Supreme Court's decision to allow Alabama's contested congressional map and Louisiana's court downsizing highlight ongoing efforts to diminish Black political power, while South Carolina struggles to pass a hate crime law despite rising incidents.

SCOTUS Greenlights Racist Alabama Map. Karmelo Anthony Trial. SC Hate Crime Bill Fight #TheBreakdown
The Supreme Court's decision to allow Alabama's GOP-friendly congressional map, coupled with legislative efforts to downsize courts in predominantly Black Louisiana parishes, highlights ongoing challenges to Black political power and civil rights, while South Carolina continues to lack a hate crime law despite rising incidents.

Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode exposes ongoing systemic efforts to dilute Black political power through gerrymandering, highlights the NAACP's strategic call for a sports boycott, and honors the enduring legacy of Civil Rights attorney Clarence B. Jones.

Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode unpacks significant legal victories against racial gerrymandering in Alabama and South Carolina, the NAACP's controversial call for a sports boycott of Southern universities, and a heartfelt remembrance of civil rights attorney Clarence B. Jones.

Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical political and social developments, from challenges to mail-in voting and a contentious Texas Senate race to initiatives addressing health disparities for Black women and empowering female entrepreneurs.

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks the systemic exploitation of Black intellectual property and creative genius throughout American history, from slavery to the AI era, and highlights the ongoing fight for ownership and control.

Racist Texas Cop Appeals Firing. Stacey Abrams Subpoenaed. Black Voter Representation. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical threats to Black political power, details a high-profile police firing and a campaign finance investigation, and highlights entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and personal development.

Ala. Redistricting Chaos. FBI Seizes Ballots. Louise Lucas Raid. Bodi Buzz Urban Farm #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes alleged political maneuvers to dilute Black voting power in Alabama and Tennessee, highlights an urban farm combating food deserts, and spotlights an accelerator for Black entrepreneurs.

Boss Moves: The Truth About Entrepreneurship, Balance & Building Your Brand | #ABalancedLife
Dr. Tyranny shares her raw, personal journey from corporate job loss to successful entrepreneurship, emphasizing the critical internal and external work required to thrive in business.

Copy of Live in Full Bloom. Faith, Growth, and Finding Your Season #ABalancedLife
This episode explores how faith, discipline, and self-awareness enable individuals, especially women, to navigate life's challenging seasons and ultimately thrive in their 'due season' of full bloom.

Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children. White Brothers Commit Hate Crime. Skin by Miriam Be #TheBreakdown
This episode covers the devastating Louisiana mass shooting, a contentious congressional hearing on the 'reparenting' of Black children, the critical Virginia redistricting amendment, and a breast cancer survivor's journey to entrepreneurship through holistic skincare.

Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children. White Brothers Commit Hate Crime. Skin by Miriam Be #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a tragic mass shooting in Louisiana tied to domestic violence, a controversial congressional exchange on "reparenting" Black children, Virginia's critical redistricting amendment, and a breast cancer survivor's journey to holistic healing and natural skincare entrepreneurship.

Celebrating Jackie Robinson Day 2026 | Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening Revisited
The grand opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum reveals his profound impact beyond baseball, highlighting his unwavering commitment to civil rights, entrepreneurial vision, and the enduring legacy meticulously preserved by Rachel Robinson.

Living in Full Bloom with LAMIK Beauty Founder/CEO Kim Roxie #ABalancedLife
LAMIK Beauty CEO Kim Roxie, alongside Dr. Tierney and Dr. Jackie, discusses how personal adversity and self-discovery are foundational to entrepreneurial success and living a purposeful life.
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