Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.
This episode unpacks recent voting rights victories against Republican gerrymandering, the NAACP's expanding sports boycott targeting Southern colleges, and a heartfelt tribute to civil rights legal titan Clarence B. Jones, emphasizing the ongoing fight for Black political and economic power.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
The Democratic National Committee's 2024 election autopsy reveals deep-seated issues of racial bias in funding and strategy, contributing to a critical engagement gap among young Black men and highlighting a broader failure to adapt to modern political landscapes.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
This episode dissects the DNC's 2024 election autopsy, revealing systemic underinvestment in Black communities and media, while a new poll highlights a critical engagement gap among young Black men and a Kentucky Senate candidate offers a grassroots path to victory.
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
The DNC's 2024 election autopsy reveals a critical failure in engaging Black voters, particularly young Black men, due to misallocated funds and outdated strategies, while a Tennessee execution is halted due to medical error.
Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
The Supreme Court's recent decisions are actively weakening the Voting Rights Act, prompting a coordinated Republican effort to redraw electoral maps in Southern states, while Black leaders and activists mobilize a powerful grassroots response to protect democratic representation.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A live broadcast from Montgomery, Alabama, covers the 'All Roads Lead to the South' National Day of Action for Voting Rights, highlighting the urgent threat to Black political power due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering in Southern states.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action for voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering that are decimating Black political power across the South, urging massive voter registration and engagement as the only effective response.
All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights and gerrymandering, emphasizing massive voter registration and turnout as an existential response to the erosion of Black political power.
Moral Monday at BLM Plaza. Cleo Fields Sounds Alarm on Louisiana & Gary Chambers Pushes Turnout
Activists and faith leaders gathered at Moral Monday to denounce 'policy violence' in various forms, from war and budget cuts to voter suppression and healthcare denial, urging sustained mobilization against a 'hijacked' democracy.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic legislative and judicial assault on Black political power, urging an aggressive, unified Black voter mobilization akin to a 'Freedom Summer' to counter these attacks.
DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
This episode exposes how Republican-led redistricting efforts in Florida, Texas, and Virginia, alongside a Supreme Court poised to weaken the Voting Rights Act, are systematically eroding Black political power, while also confronting the pervasive issue of domestic violence within the Black community.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is framed as a critical battleground that could determine national political power, influence Black representation, and counter Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the firing of Pam Bondi, the signing of Florida's SAVE Act, and features John Hope Bryant's actionable strategies for Black economic empowerment through inclusive capitalism, alongside critical political commentary on the MAGA agenda and voting rights.
News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
Leaders and activists in New York unite under the banner of 'No Kings' to protest against the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing collective action and democratic principles over authoritarian rule.
Crockett-Talarico Fallout Explodes. Roland Martin Says The Narrative Is Dead Wrong.
Roland Martin critically dissects the Texas Democratic Senate primary results, arguing that Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett's loss was due to campaign infrastructure failures and insufficient voter mobilization, not racial lockout, and urges Black voters to self-organize.
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
Roland Martin dissects the strategic missteps in the Texas Democratic primary, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' in Tennessee, emphasizing the critical need for Black voter mobilization and independent Black political infrastructure.
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, critical primary election outcomes in Texas and North Carolina, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' proposal, highlighting the strategic missteps and voter mobilization imperatives for Black communities.
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
A recent Supreme Court ruling grants the USPS immunity from lawsuits for intentional mail non-delivery, raising critical concerns about voter suppression and the integrity of mail-in ballots in politically targeted areas.
SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement
The Supreme Court's ruling granting the USPS immunity from lawsuits over intentional mail non-delivery poses a significant threat to mail-in voting, particularly in minority strongholds, highlighting the critical need for robust, independent voter mobilization infrastructure.
#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
This special broadcast dissects the devastating impact of the current administration's policies on Black America, offering a comprehensive strategy for resistance, economic empowerment, and political mobilization.
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode delivers a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., highlighting his unparalleled impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, political strategy, and global diplomacy, emphasizing his role as an irreplaceable force for justice.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode profoundly details Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment, showcasing how his strategies continue to shape movements and challenge power structures.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode provides a comprehensive tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his profound impact on civil rights, American politics, economic empowerment, and international diplomacy through the perspectives of those who knew him best.
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