Roland Martin Unfiltered

Moral Monday - Moral Witness in the Public Square. Live outside the White House
Activists and faith leaders gather outside the White House for 'Moral Monday' to condemn policy violence, voter suppression, and Christian nationalism, urging collective action and a 'third reconstruction' for justice.

All of U.S. 250 - A Nationwide Mobilization for Truth, Equality & Freedom | Next250
Speakers at the 'All of Us' mobilization in Washington D.C. unite diverse communities to declare a shared vision for America's next 250 years, demanding justice, equality, and collective liberation over division and systemic oppression.

All of U.S. 250 - A Nationwide Mobilization for Truth, Equality & Freedom | Next250
A nationwide mobilization declares a "Declaration of Interdependence" to redefine America's next 250 years, demanding justice, equity, and collective liberation for all people by confronting historical wrongs and systemic divisions.

Trump’s America 250 Erases Us. Next250 Builds The Future They Fear
Next250 is launching a multi-year, nationwide initiative to redefine America's 250th anniversary, focusing on justice, belonging, and democracy through a data-driven, community-led organizing strategy.

Pride, Protest, and the Fight Against Erasure #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode unpacks Pride Month's origins in protest, highlights the historical erasure of Black LGBTQ+ figures, and exposes current legislative attacks on marginalized communities, linking them to broader threats against democracy.

HBCU Hazing Death Suit. Black Boys Terrorized. Disappearance of Marissa Kay Carmichael.#TheBreakdown
This episode dissects multiple pressing issues affecting Black America, from a tragic HBCU hazing death and racial harassment incidents to a groundbreaking sickle cell cure, essential financial wellness strategies, and the ongoing search for a missing mother of five, concluding with a deep dive into mental health and healing.

Hot Primary Elections. White Group Beats Black Teen. Surviving Gun Violence #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects critical threats to Black political power, police accountability, and community well-being, offering strategies for resilience and collective action.

Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin delivers a fiery Juneteenth speech in Memphis, challenging Black political and economic leaders on accountability and calling for a unified, action-oriented coalition to combat systemic attacks on Black America.

Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a wide array of current events, from a Middle East peace deal and its impact on gas prices to a controversial UFC fight, the Knicks' championship, the power of storytelling, women's health, community violence prevention, and a shocking courthouse assault.

Moral Monday — Moral Witness in the Public Square
This Moral Monday rally calls for a 'public pulpit' to expose and resist 'policy violence' rooted in religious nationalism, excessive military spending, and systemic neglect of the vulnerable.

Moral Monday — Moral Witness in the Public Square
Clergy and activists convene a 'public pulpit' in front of the White House to denounce policies they deem morally bankrupt, advocating for systemic change rooted in justice, compassion, and non-violence.

Iran Peace Deal. Gas Prices Fall. UFC Fighter Disrespects Michelle Obama. Warrior Poet #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of critical topics, from a Middle East peace deal and its economic ripple effects to social justice issues, brand building lessons from the NBA, the power of Black storytelling, women's health transformation, and community violence prevention.

Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin delivers a fiery Juneteenth speech in Memphis, challenging Black leaders and communities to demand accountability, mobilize politically, and build economic power to combat a systematic 'Jim Crow 2.0' agenda.

FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
Roland Martin and guests expose systemic underfunding of HBCUs, critique mainstream media's capitulation to political pressure, and outline actionable strategies for Black political mobilization.

Black Men Created America’s First Paramedics. Freedom House’s Hidden History
Discover the untold history of Freedom House, where Black men in Pittsburgh's Hill District founded America's first paramedic service in 1966, revolutionizing emergency medicine despite facing systemic racism and institutional adversity.

Black Men Created America’s First Paramedics. Freedom House’s Hidden History
Discover the untold history of Freedom House, where Black men in Pittsburgh founded America's first paramedic service in 1966, revolutionizing emergency medicine despite facing pervasive systemic racism and institutional sabotage.

Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin challenges Memphis's Black leadership and community to demand accountability and build economic power to combat systemic attacks on Black America, urging collective action beyond mere celebration.

La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
Louisiana Republicans eliminated a majority-Black congressional district, Alabama canceled an election to suppress Black votes, and Donald Trump faced multiple legal defeats, highlighting an ongoing war on Black political power and civil rights.

WTH?!? Apple’s First Union Store Gets Axed. Black Workers Allege Discrimination.
Apple's decision to close its first unionized store in Towson, Maryland, and terminate its predominantly Black workforce while transferring employees from other closing stores, sparks accusations of anti-union discrimination and a broader critique of corporate accountability and Black organizational leadership.

Separation of Church & Hate: John Fugelsang Exposes How MAGA Hijacked Christianity |#RolandsBookClub
John Fugelsang and Roland Martin expose how mainstream media and right-wing movements have distorted Christianity, using 'pro-life' rhetoric to mask a political agenda that contradicts core biblical teachings.

Separation of Church & Hate: John Fugelsang Exposes How MAGA Hijacked Christianity |#RolandsBookClub
John Fugelsang and Roland Martin argue that mainstream media's historical bias towards right-wing evangelicals enabled the 'hijacking' of Christianity, misrepresenting its core teachings for political power, particularly through the weaponization of abortion as a wedge issue rooted in racism.

False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by white supremacy and political ideology, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian teachings.

False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose white Christian nationalism as a 'false white gospel,' arguing it's an ideological movement driven by whiteness and a desire to prevent changing demographics from altering democracy, calling for faithful resistance from diverse Christian leaders.

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.
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