Roland Martin Unfiltered
#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.
Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes critical failures in civil rights enforcement, racial profiling by federal agents, the FDA's inaction on toxic hair product chemicals, and a powerful personal story of overcoming systemic barriers.
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode unpacks a series of contentious political and social events, from alleged racist attacks by a former president to local governments challenging federal immigration enforcement.
Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
This episode dissects how political figures weaponize racist imagery and historical revisionism, from Trump's attack on the Obamas to attempts to erase slavery's legacy, revealing a deep-seated pattern of racialized fear and vigilantism in American society.
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of political and social controversies, from alleged racist attacks by a former President and aggressive federal immigration tactics to local legislative battles over redistricting and a veteran's deportation fight.
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of critical political and social justice issues, from a racist video by former President Trump and battles over redistricting to local government efforts to hold federal immigration agents accountable and a veteran's fight against deportation.
Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
This episode unpacks critical shifts in US immigration policy, the integrity of American elections, and the vital role of Black voices in media and advocacy, featuring insights from a young legal trailblazer and a non-profit transforming foster care students' college experiences.
Dems Demand Noem Ouster. Musk's Offices Raided. Judge Blocks Trump From Ending TPS for Haitians
Democrats demand the ouster of DHS Secretary Christy Gnome over ICE abuses, a federal judge blocks the termination of TPS for Haitians, and a Morehouse security officer arrests a Tuskegee basketball coach in a contentious post-game incident.
Government Shuts Down. Chicago Mayor Puts Ice On Notice. Democrats Gain in Texas.
This episode unpacks critical political and social developments, from a federal government shutdown and a Chicago mayor's direct challenge to ICE, to a New York Times report on the disproportionate job loss among Black women and the impending deportation crisis for Haitians.
Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.
Fulton County officials frame an FBI search of their election center as an intimidation tactic, while Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation, and a former Illinois deputy receives a 20-year sentence for Sonia Massie's murder, all against a backdrop of critical commentary on the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged political interference in Georgia elections and the looming deportation of Haitians, to police brutality and economic policies impacting everyday Americans.
Amir Locke Lawsuit Moves Forward. National Guard Stays in D.C. Kanye on Mental Health.
A federal court clears the path for the Amir Locke lawsuit, while an EPA ruling exposes illegal pollution by Elon Musk's XAI in Memphis, and a Black-led art organization expands its economic impact for artists.
Amir Locke Lawsuit Moves Forward. National Guard Stays in D.C. Kanye on Mental Health.
This episode dissects multiple systemic issues, from police accountability and environmental injustice to political accountability and the economic empowerment of Black artists, highlighting how these challenges disproportionately affect marginalized communities.
Immigration Weaponized. Trump Visa Freeze Targets Black and Brown Nations
Trump's State Department froze immigrant visa processing for 75 countries, predominantly Black and Brown nations, a move framed by critics as a 'black ban' driven by 'white fear' and aimed at maintaining a white majority in the U.S.
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda through specific examples of personnel, propaganda, and targeted immigration policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts.
MLK’s Warning Comes Alive. ICE Terror in Minneapolis. Crockett Sets Jan. 6 Straight.
This episode dissects the Trump administration's aggressive domestic and international policies, from ICE's 'Gestapo tactics' to undermining global alliances, advocating for economic withdrawal and mass protest as crucial responses to preserve democracy and Black empowerment.
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin and guests expose the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda, detailing targeted immigration freezes, the embrace of white supremacists, and community-led boycotts in Minneapolis against aggressive ICE operations.
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the alleged white nationalist agenda driving Trump administration policies, from ICE operations in Minneapolis to a visa freeze targeting predominantly Black nations, urging Black communities to unite and mobilize against systemic anti-Blackness.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
A new video of the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good sparks outrage and legal action, while Philadelphia's Sheriff vows to arrest federal agents for 'thuggish behavior,' and a report reveals a struggling economy under Trump with rising Black unemployment.
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode delivers a scathing remembrance of the January 6th Capitol attack, contrasting political narratives with firsthand accounts and highlighting the ongoing fight for civil rights and the power of gospel music.
Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode delivers a sharp critique of Republican efforts to downplay the January 6th insurrection, featuring insights from political figures and a profound interview with gospel maestro Richard Smallwood on music, mental health, and his personal journey.
Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches her Texas Senate campaign, framing Trump's administration as openly racist and corrupt while advocating for a new Democratic strategy focused on mobilizing diverse voters.
2025 in Review: Race, Power & Resistance in America | #TheOtherSideOfChange | S1 E33
2025 marked a brutal year of systemic rollbacks on civil rights, DEI, and immigration, demanding a multi-dimensional, unapologetic resistance from marginalized communities.
Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announces her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, framing her campaign as a direct challenge to Trump's alleged racism and corruption, advocating for a strategy of base mobilization over appeasing swing voters.
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