Roland Martin Unfiltered
Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode dissects Juneteenth as not just a federal holiday, but a critical platform for Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and a continued fight against systemic inequalities, emphasizing the need to control the historical narrative and leverage collective power.
Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash
This episode unpacks the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, critiques a Fox News expert's controversial call for increased teen pregnancy to boost birth rates, and exposes how global policies and historical colonialism continue to undermine Black communities and African nations.
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.
Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash
The opening of the Obama Presidential Center sparks discussions on legacy, while a Fox News expert's call for more teen pregnancies exposes deeper anxieties about declining white birth rates and the global shift of power to Africa, revealing a systemic effort to dismantle civil rights and maintain white dominance.
Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash
This episode unpacks the opening of the Obama Presidential Center, exposes a Fox News expert's call for more teen pregnancies, and reveals the global geopolitical implications of declining white birth rates and the ongoing dismantling of civil rights infrastructure in the US.
Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
This episode exposes alleged voter manipulation in Florida, dissects Georgia's runoff elections, highlights the ongoing crisis for Black farmers, and condemns a police shooting of a Black toddler in Mississippi, all while advocating for Black civic engagement and historical recognition.
Twin Sisters Drown. IL Cross Burning. Jay-Z Target Partnership. Kulture Shock Clothing #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a range of urgent topics, from a high-stakes Georgia gubernatorial race and tragic drownings to a controversial Jay-Z partnership and a deep dive into the importance of Black history and resilience in the face of ongoing racial tensions.
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
Roland Martin and his guests dissect a series of contentious events, from the legal challenge against Evanston's reparations program and the controversial Iran deal to a heated exchange between Whoopi Goldberg and JD Vance, police brutality, and the ongoing debate surrounding Juneteenth.
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.
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
Roland Martin dissects Republican voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, criticizes the White House UFC event, and challenges the divisive debate over British vs. African-American actors.
Jasmine Crockett, Dems Torch GOP SPLC Attack: “White Men Are Lecturing People Of Color”
Democrats and civil rights advocates fiercely defended the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) against Republican accusations of fraud and misconduct during a Capitol Hill hearing, framing the attack as a politically motivated attempt to undermine organizations fighting white supremacy.
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.
Black Truck Driver Attacked. Obama Center. Black Men Info War. Trump Fact-Checker Gone. Best of #RMU
This episode exposes critical issues facing the Black community, from police brutality and media bias against independent voices to the strategic importance of Black-owned media in an ongoing information war.
Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices and political maneuvering, from a Black truck driver's courthouse assault to Trump's vanity projects and a university's controversial data center plan, while highlighting the critical need to support Black institutions.
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.
NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Trump administration's systemic attacks on Black America, from legal challenges to voting rights and educational programs, alongside a critical look at the Carmelo Anthony trial and the Georgia midwife lawsuit.
NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America, from voting rights and economic opportunities to healthcare access and educational initiatives, underscored by political hypocrisy and systemic racial bias.
Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
Roland Martin critically examines a black trucker's lawsuit against a deputy, the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, alleged FBI targeting of a voting rights group, and Fisk University's controversial data center plan, highlighting systemic issues and calls for accountability.
Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices, political weaponization, and community struggles, from a black trucker's assault by a deputy to the financial precarity of black cultural institutions and the environmental racism of data center proposals.
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.
Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices, from a black trucker's assault by a deputy to the FBI targeting a voting rights group, while also highlighting cultural battles over public institutions and the financial struggles of black museums.
FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
This episode exposes systemic underfunding of HBCUs, critiques mainstream media's capitulation to political pressure, and outlines a strategic blueprint for Black political mobilization.
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.
All-White Jury Convicts Karmelo Anthony. Georgia Election Lawsuit. Tennessee Map Challenge Dropped.
This episode dissects multiple instances of racial injustice and political maneuvering, from a racially charged murder conviction and targeted election laws to AI bias in policing and partisan attacks on civil rights organizations.
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