Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hall
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Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hall

Roland Martin delivers a fiery address to a Northern Virginia Baptist Town Hall, asserting that Black America is under a coordinated attack and demanding a strategic, data-driven, and micro-focused response from Black institutions, particularly the church and media.

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FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
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FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash

This episode unpacks critical issues facing the Black community, from HBCU underfunding and legal battles to strategic voter mobilization and the alleged suppression of fact-checking in mainstream media.

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NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
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NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.

This episode dissects the GOP's 'war on Black America,' from legal challenges against voting rights and Black-focused programs to the systemic racism evident in the justice system and everyday interactions.

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The Civil War Never Ended. How We Win It #TheBlackTable
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The Civil War Never Ended. How We Win It #TheBlackTable

Steve Phillips, author of 'How We Win the Civil War,' argues that the American Civil War never truly ended, manifesting today as an ongoing struggle between multiracial democracy and white nationalism, and outlines a data-driven 'liberation battle plan' to secure a truly inclusive society.

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SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
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SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview

This episode exposes the Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on voting rights, highlights the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, and features a powerful congressional confrontation against racial insensitivity, alongside a tribute to music icon Pebo Bryson.

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La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
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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.

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All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
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All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL

A mass rally in Montgomery, Alabama, ignites 'Freedom Summer 2026' to combat the Supreme Court's decimation of Black political power and demand unprecedented voter mobilization across the South.

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All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
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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.

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All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
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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.

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All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
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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.

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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political interests and teachers' unions in Connecticut are actively blocking a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.

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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political obstruction and teachers' unions in Connecticut are denying a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, from opening, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.

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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Capital Prep, a top-ranked charter school network, faces political obstruction and legal battles in Connecticut despite its proven success in educating Black and Latino children, exposing deep-seated systemic resistance to educational equity.

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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Despite being Connecticut's top-ranked school for college preparation, Capital Prep's bid to open a new school in Middletown to serve underserved Black and Latino children was blocked by local politicians, revealing a deep-seated political battle over educational equity and community control.

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SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
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SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency

Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the blatant attacks on Black political power, and the critical need for Black voter mobilization and aggressive political action.

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SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
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SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks

The Supreme Court's actions on voting rights are framed as a direct assault on Black political power, necessitating an urgent, massive voter mobilization effort to counteract systemic gerrymandering and preserve democratic representation.

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GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
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GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation

Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic assault on Black political power across Southern states, driven by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and judicial decisions, demanding a 'Freedom Summer' level of Black voter mobilization.

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SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
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SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks

Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's partisan ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps, framing it as a racist attack on Black political power and issuing an urgent call for massive voter mobilization.

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GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
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GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race

Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's aggressive redistricting efforts in Southern states, framing it as a 'war on Black America' designed to dismantle Black political power, and call for unprecedented Black voter mobilization.

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GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
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GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Republican-led states are aggressively redrawing congressional maps and weakening voting rights, prompting a call for unprecedented Black voter mobilization and a 'Freedom Summer 2.0' to combat what is framed as a direct assault on Black political power.

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Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
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Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack

Southern states are actively dismantling Black political power through aggressive redistricting and judicial rulings, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization to counter this 'war on Black America'.

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Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
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Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack

Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to suppress Black political power and voting rights across the South, detailing specific legal battles in Tennessee, Alabama, and Virginia, alongside economic disparities and a controversial death row case.

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GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
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GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race

Republican-led redistricting efforts in Southern states are aggressively targeting Black congressional districts, sparking widespread protests and legal challenges, as Black leaders call for unprecedented voter mobilization to counter what they term a 'declaration of war' on Black political power.

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SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingBlack Political Power

SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks

The Supreme Court's expedited ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps is framed as a partisan and racist attack on Black voting rights, sparking urgent calls for mass voter mobilization and strategic political warfare.

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