Roland Martin Unfiltered
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode dissects critical issues from a Virginia judge's controversial block of redistricting maps and the DHS funding standoff, to a law student's free speech battle, the complexities of domestic violence in the Black community, and a sharp critique of mainstream media's normalization of extremist politics.
NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
This episode exposes critical civil rights battles in North Carolina and South Carolina, from a legislative 'water heist' targeting Black-majority counties for data centers to the Gullah Geechee community's fight for ancestral land reparations, alongside a deep dive into preventing intimate partner violence in Black communities.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode critiques the erosion of democratic processes, media integrity, and social cohesion through discussions on Virginia's redistricting battle, federal funding standoffs, free speech on campus, the state of Black love, and the White House Correspondents Dinner.
Va. Judge Blocks Redrawn Maps. Jeffries Rips GOP Over Economy. Law Student Punished for Kirk Remarks
This episode exposes judicial overreach in Virginia's redistricting, critiques Republican obstruction on DHS funding, highlights a Black law student's fight for free speech, and offers raw insights into domestic violence and the media's normalization of extremism.
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
This episode dissects the critical Virginia referendum on congressional redistricting, highlighting its national implications for Black political power and the broader fight against voter suppression.
LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
Virginia's critical April 21st referendum on congressional maps could flip four seats, potentially determining national House control and significantly impacting black political power, prompting an urgent call for voter mobilization.
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
This episode dissects three critical issues impacting Black America: documented police brutality in Jacksonville, Trump's proposed budget cuts targeting minority programs, and the systematic right-wing media propaganda by Sinclair Broadcasting in Baltimore.
LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities
Black Voters Matter co-founders expose MAGA's systemic efforts to suppress Black votes and economic power, urging communities to self-fund and strategically use every tool, including early voting, to build power and protect their interests.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. NY Stray Bullet Kills Baby. Racist Pizzeria Receipt. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from police accountability and gun violence to racial discrimination in voting, healthcare, and daily life, alongside initiatives empowering Black communities through education and entrepreneurship.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the complexities of capitalism for Black America, exposes a harrowing police brutality incident, and delivers sharp political commentary on voter suppression and Trump's administration.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
This episode dissects the political and economic landscape impacting Black America, from the firing of Pam Bondi and the threat of the MAGA agenda to the practicalities of building Black wealth through financial literacy and strategic voting.
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
This episode exposes a coordinated, systemic assault on Black America across political, economic, and social fronts, urging immediate and strategic political mobilization to counter these attacks.
"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated, multi-front assault by Republican-aligned forces to dismantle Black political, economic, and social power across various sectors in America.
ICE Militarized Enforcement. Black Erasure, Trump Doctrine & Its Consequences |#TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode exposes how ICE's militarized enforcement echoes historical racialized policing, arguing for its abolition while detailing the Trump administration's systematic efforts to erase Black influence and leadership.
Celebrating the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
This memorial service celebrates the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader, nonviolence strategist, and educator whose teachings transformed movements globally.
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. powerfully recounts his monumental impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, and global justice, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the voiceless and the continuation of his 'Keep Hope Alive' legacy.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
A star-studded and emotionally charged celebration of life for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. brought together presidents, political leaders, civil rights icons, and thousands of admirers to honor his enduring legacy of justice, economic empowerment, and unwavering hope.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Lying in Repose | Day 2 | Rainbow Push
This broadcast captures the solemn yet inspiring second day of Reverend Jesse Jackson's lying in repose, featuring heartfelt eulogies, musical tributes, and reflections on his enduring legacy of civil rights activism, economic justice, and global leadership.
Rev. Jesse Jackson lies in repose at Rainbow PUSH Coalition headquarters in Chicago | Day 2
Reverend Jesse Jackson's memorial service blends heartfelt eulogies and gospel music with powerful excerpts from his historic speeches, reaffirming his enduring calls for self-worth, political action, and keeping hope alive.
#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Black America delivers a powerful counter-narrative to the official State of the Union, detailing the devastating impacts of the current administration and outlining a strategic blueprint for resistance and nation-building.
They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built
Black Voters Matter co-founders April and Cliff Albright argue that current political and economic policies constitute a direct assault on Black progress, demanding a multi-faceted resistance strategy and a radical vision for nation-building beyond traditional political engagement.
Chicago Cop Violates Blacks. NY Professor Racist Comments. The AromaRoom Holistic Wellness
This episode dissects critical social issues, from police misconduct and racial insensitivity to the underrepresentation of Black engineers and the empowering rise of Black women in comedy, alongside a deep dive into media misinterpretation.
Black Woman Killed in ICE Pursuit. Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Tariff Repayment Push. TPS Fight
This episode dissects three explosive stories—a Black teacher killed in an ICE pursuit, a Black man shot execution-style by police, and Gavin Newsom's 'can't read' comment—to expose systemic failures and media misinterpretations, urging critical thinking and community action.
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