Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rev. Jesse Jackson Lying in Repose | Day 1 | Rainbow Push
This episode celebrates the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., featuring personal anecdotes and reflections from politicians, faith leaders, and community members on his profound impact on civil rights, political empowerment, and global diplomacy.
Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes ongoing racial injustices, from a Black family's fight against eminent domain and the Pentagon hosting a white Christian nationalist, to a critical examination of Donald Trump's actions and a tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson's enduring legacy of activism.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode profoundly details Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment, showcasing how his strategies continue to shape movements and challenge power structures.
Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a Georgia Black family's eminent domain battle, exposes a 'racist' pastor at the Pentagon, and meticulously debunks claims of Donald Trump's support for Black Americans, while also honoring the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.
Press Conference with the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Reverend Jesse Jackson's family honors his expansive civil rights legacy, calling on the public to continue his fight for justice, equality, and unity while announcing memorial arrangements.
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode serves as a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment through personal anecdotes and historical analysis from those who knew him best.
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode provides a comprehensive tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his profound impact on civil rights, American politics, economic empowerment, and international diplomacy through the perspectives of those who knew him best.
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
This episode commemorates the life and unparalleled legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in civil rights, economic empowerment, and shaping American political power.
Toxic Chemicals in Extensions, Braiding Hair. Teacher's Racist Comment. Sleep-Deprivation Risks
This episode exposes hidden dangers in Black hair products, tackles systemic sleep deprivation affecting Black women, and outlines actionable steps for improving longevity and mobility.
Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Reverend William Barber's 'Love Forward Together' march mobilizes thousands in North Carolina to counter voter suppression and demand a proactive vision for justice, emphasizing collective action and persistent love over despair.
Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
This episode unpacks critical news affecting the Black community, from a significant civil rights march and economic disparities to the power of Black art and challenges to Black history.
Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
This episode unpacks a series of urgent news stories impacting the Black community, from political marches and economic disparities to cultural erasure and the power of Black storytelling.
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
Participants in the "Love Forward Together" march mobilize for a second day, emphasizing unity, love, and persistence in their fight for justice, voting rights, and social equality against perceived systemic injustices.
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.
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Attacked at Town Hall, Sprayed with Unknown Substance
Congresswoman Ilhan Omar's town hall, intended to address community concerns and legislative responses to aggressive ICE operations in Minnesota, was disrupted by an attack, underscoring the high-stakes environment of local and federal political engagement.
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.
Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, asserting that Dr. King's legacy is being sanitized and that current political forces are actively 'defunding Black America' through policy rollbacks and attacks on civil rights, urging immediate, courageous action against these systemic threats.
Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
Roland Martin delivers a fiery MLK address, arguing that the holiday has been sanitized and gentrified, and calls for a return to protest and active resistance against systemic attacks on Black America and civil rights.
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Roland Martin delivers a fiery address, challenging the Black community and allies to move beyond passive celebration of MLK Day and engage in aggressive, collective action to combat systemic racism and political attacks.
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Roland Martin delivers a fiery address, challenging the audience to move beyond passive celebration of MLK Day and actively engage in political and community organizing to combat systemic racism and educational disparities.
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
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.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes federal overreach and economic struggles, featuring a Minneapolis ICE shooting, a Philadelphia Sheriff's defiant stand, and a national call to mobilize infrequent voters against systemic injustices.
LIVE: Anti-ICE protest | Durham, North Carolina
Protesters in Durham, North Carolina, rally against ICE, advocating for nonviolent action, social justice, and an end to deportations and foreign interventions.
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