Roland Martin Unfiltered

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode dissects a $27M police settlement, major Oscar wins for Black creatives, the shutdown of BET+, and efforts to diversify STEM, highlighting critical issues of accountability, representation, and community empowerment.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode details significant events impacting Black communities, from a landmark police accountability settlement and a streaming service shutdown to historic Oscar wins for Black creatives and a powerful call for diversity in STEM.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks a $27M police chase settlement, historic Oscar wins for Black creators, the shutdown of BET+, and a Black woman Chick-fil-A owner's stand against racial and gender bias.

Anti-Trump Smoothie Shop Employees Fired. Deaf Black Woman's $1.2M Settlement. Bondi Subpoenaed
This episode covers a range of critical news, from a $1.2M settlement for a deaf Black woman's unlawful arrest and the firing of employees for refusing service to a Trump supporter, to expert advice on crisis planning for Black-owned businesses and a guide for non-tech founders to build apps.

Black Woman Killed in ICE Pursuit. Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Tariff Repayment Push. TPS Fight
This episode dissects multiple critical events, from the tragic deaths during an ICE pursuit and a police shooting, to debunking a viral controversy around Governor Gavin Newsom's remarks, and honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's enduring legacy in economic and media justice.

Nation honors Rev. Jackson. Chicago pays $5.7M to family raided, Brian McKnight sues Rickey Smiley
This episode covers the national remembrance of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., a significant $5.7 million police misconduct settlement in Chicago, critical threats to the social work profession, a Congressman's protest against racism, and an interview with "Poetry Queen" Ryan Jenkins.

Nation honors Rev. Jackson. Chicago pays $5.7M to family raided, Brian McKnight sues Rickey Smiley
This episode covers major civil rights and social justice issues, from a significant police misconduct settlement in Chicago to a national crisis impacting social work funding and a congressman's protest against racial slurs.

Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out
This episode exposes how institutional narratives distort legacies, systemic forces push out marginalized professionals, and accountability for injustice remains elusive, while highlighting personal resilience and innovative solutions for community well-being.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections, rising Black unemployment under his administration, and a heated Texas Senate primary highlight the ongoing political and social battles impacting Black America.

Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes the Trump administration's alleged attempts to undermine election integrity in Fulton County, revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and details the sentencing of a former deputy for Sonia Massie's murder, while critiquing broader economic and political strategies.

Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged election interference and immigration policy shifts to police accountability and economic instability, all framed within a critique of the current political landscape.

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.

Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.

Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against Minnesota, the ongoing fight for police accountability, and the critical importance of Black voter turnout in shaping future electoral maps, all while celebrating Black entrepreneurship and media.

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.

Trump DOJ Voter Crackdown, Claudette Colvin Remembered., No Charges in Jacksonville Cop Assault.
This episode exposes the deliberate, multi-faceted assault on Black America's voting rights and economic power, alongside a critical look at media's role in normalizing authoritarianism and the historical fight for civil rights.

New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes the escalating tensions between federal law enforcement and local communities, dissects a struggling economy, and calls for urgent grassroots political mobilization to counter systemic injustices.

New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes federal overreach and economic struggles under the Trump administration, highlighting local resistance and the critical need for grassroots political mobilization to counter systemic injustices.

LIVE: City and State Leaders briefing after fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Minneapolis city and state leaders condemn a fatal ICE shooting, accuse the federal government of a cover-up, and demand an independent investigation by local authorities to ensure justice and transparency.
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