Roland Martin Unfiltered
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, dissects a contentious voter suppression bill, and debates the complexities of reparations and police interactions.
Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car
This episode exposes the fractured leadership of the Target boycott, details a troubling police incident in Texas, and critically examines the rise of white Christian nationalism and its impact on American democracy and policy.
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
This episode unpacks critical political and social justice developments, from Rep. James Clyburn's reelection bid and the impact of anti-DEI legislation to a former inmate's historic prison purchase and a disturbing report on the evolution of lynching in America.
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
This episode dissects critical issues from modern-day lynchings and police brutality to vital Black maternal health initiatives and investment opportunities in Ghana.
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
This episode exposes the ongoing reality of modern-day lynchings, reframes reproductive health as foundational literacy, and highlights Ghana as a prime destination for Black diaspora investment and cultural reconnection.
Black Father Dies After Police Beating. Crockett, Talarico Face Off. Black Women's Career Pivots
This episode unpacks critical updates on police brutality cases, a tight Texas Senate primary, and the US-Israel strike on Iran, alongside inspiring discussions on black women's career pivots and redefining resilience.
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.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine democratic elections, the erosion of Black political power, and the critical role of Black-owned media, all framed by the urgent need for Black communities to mobilize against systemic attacks.
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.
Shocking Deaths of Black Men. Trump Attacks Susan Rice. Turning Defeat into Triumph. Jackson Tribute
This episode unpacks critical events impacting the Black community, from police shootings and political attacks on DEI initiatives to the enduring legacy of Jesse Jackson and the vital need for culturally competent postpartum care.
GOP’s SAVE Act bad for Blacks; Rickey Smiley rips hazing; Shoot victim wins $27M
This episode dissects the GOP's 'SAVE Act' as a voter suppression tactic targeting Black and low-income communities, exposes the severe mental and physical trauma of hazing in Greek life, and celebrates a landmark $27.5 million verdict against a police shooting, emphasizing the critical role of Black lawyers in civil rights.
GOP’s SAVE Act bad for Blacks; Rickey Smiley rips hazing; Shoot victim wins $27M
This episode dissects Republican efforts to suppress Black votes through the 'SAVE Act,' exposes the psychological damage of hazing in Black Greek-letter organizations, and celebrates a landmark $27.5 million verdict for a police shooting victim.
Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.
This episode exposes systemic injustices impacting Black communities, from a Detroit police shooting and the exclusion of Black farmers from federal support to critical analyses of economic data and health disparities, alongside a major civil rights march.
Trump Snubs Democrats. Governors Cancel Annual Meeting. McIver Confronts DHS. GOP Targets Bad Bunny
This episode dissects partisan political maneuvers, an intense congressional confrontation over ICE abuses, conservative outrage at a Super Bowl halftime show, and critical health disparities impacting Black Americans, culminating in a call for targeted legislative action.
Fulton County election records battle. D.C.'s tax code vote. D.C.'s tax code. MAGA supporter FAFO
This episode exposes systemic political and economic disparities, from federal interference in local elections and governance to the exclusion of Black-owned businesses in the multi-billion dollar political consulting industry.
LIVE: Democratic Caucuses to Demand Noem's Firing at Rally Outside ICE HQ in Washington
Democratic members of Congress from multiple caucuses united at ICE headquarters to demand the impeachment or resignation of DHS Secretary 'Christy Gnome,' citing widespread human rights abuses, lawlessness, and violence under her leadership.
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.
ICE Killing in Minneapolis Ignites Backlash. Insider Trading Ban Bill, DHS Funding Battle
The fatal shooting of a white, licensed gun owner by ICE agents in Minneapolis sparks a significant political shift, forcing Republicans and even Fox News to condemn ICE tactics, while Democrats grapple with DHS funding and congressional insider trading.
Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.
This episode breaks down critical national news, from a deadly ICE shooting and a paralyzing winter storm to a unique community-centric professional basketball league and a new inclusive Barbie doll.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes multiple fronts where American democracy, economic stability, and social justice are under pressure, from Alabama's gerrymandering tactics and disproportionate police force in Louisiana to Trump's global destabilization and rising drug costs.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
A Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and charges, while Philadelphia's Sheriff vows to jail federal agents for misconduct, highlighting a national struggle against perceived federal overreach and a floundering economy under the Trump administration.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode dissects a controversial Minneapolis ICE shooting, features a defiant Philadelphia Sheriff warning federal agents, and exposes the Trump administration's economic failures alongside a call for grassroots voter mobilization.
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