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Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
Environmental JusticeRacial Wealth GapMortgage Rates

Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted

This episode dissects critical political maneuvers, economic shifts, and social justice battles, from a new Environmental Justice Caucus to Trump's attacks on opponents and the widening racial wealth gap.

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Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
Voter SuppressionVoting RightsReparations

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out

This episode dissects a range of critical issues from voter suppression tactics and the pursuit of reparations in New York to the economic impact of hair braiding regulations and Afroman's landmark First Amendment victory against police defamation.

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Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
Voter SuppressionReparationsHair Braiding Regulation

Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out

This episode exposes the political maneuvers behind voter suppression, details New York's reparations efforts, debates Louisiana's hair braiding regulations, celebrates Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, and critically analyzes a contentious bodycam arrest in Texas.

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Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
Civil RightsCommunity ViolenceEntrepreneurship

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown

This episode unpacks the Afroman civil trial, a community-led violence reduction model, and the growth of The Lip Bar beauty brand, alongside a sharp critique of US foreign policy decisions.

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Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
Political CommentaryCivil RightsRacial Justice

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.

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Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
Police BrutalityCivil RightsRacial Injustice

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.

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Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Modern LynchingsCivil RightsRacial Justice

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.

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Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
Civil RightsRacial JusticeReproductive Health

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.

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Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Civil RightsRacial JusticeModern Lynching

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode dissects the modern redefinition of lynchings, the NBA's cancellation of 'Magic City Night,' a concerning rise in Black unemployment, the economic impact of current administration policies, the fight for minority business contracts in Texas, and Virginia's legislative push to mandate truth about January 6th.

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Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
Political CommentaryState of the UnionRacism

Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims

This episode dissects the political spectacle surrounding Trump's State of the Union, exposing racial undertones in policy debates, media narratives, and the ongoing legacy of civil rights leaders.

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Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeDonald Trump

Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims

This episode dissects the political theater and underlying racial anxieties fueling current events, from Al Green's protest against racist rhetoric to the economic realities of demographic shifts and the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders.

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Chicago Cop Violates Blacks. NY Professor Racist Comments. The AromaRoom Holistic Wellness
Police MisconductRacial JusticeJuneteenth

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.

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Black Woman Killed in ICE Pursuit. Newsom “Can’t Read” Remark. Tariff Repayment Push. TPS Fight
Police BrutalityImmigration EnforcementMedia Literacy

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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Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Eminent DomainRacial InjusticeBlack-Owned Land

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.

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Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Eminent DomainRacial InjusticeBlack-Owned Land

Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

This episode dissects ongoing racial injustices, from a Black family's fight against eminent domain in Georgia to critiques of the Trump administration's perceived anti-Black policies and the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

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Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
RacismMardi GrasHousing Disparities

Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities

This episode exposes systemic racism through a Mardi Gras incident and housing disparities, while celebrating Black leadership and offering actionable solutions for community wealth building.

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Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
Public HealthToxic ChemicalsHair Care Products

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women

This episode exposes systemic failures and racial injustices, from the FDA's inaction on toxic hair products harming Black women to ICE's racial profiling of tribal citizens and the Trump administration's attempts to end TPS for Haitian immigrants and undermine civil rights enforcement.

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NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
Voting RightsRacial DisparitiesEconomic Trends

NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps

This episode unpacks critical issues affecting the Black community, from voting rights and economic disparities to healthcare inequities in menopause and the enduring trauma of war, offering a comprehensive look at systemic challenges and personal resilience.

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Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy

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.

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Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy

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.

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Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
Political CommentaryRacismDonald Trump

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.

Roland Martin and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, a lawsuit against the removal of a Philadelphia slavery exhibit, Virginia's new congressional map, Haiti's Olympic uniform controversy, and the historical context of vigilantism and racial bias through the Bernard Goetz shooting.

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Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial DiscriminationImmigration Policy

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.

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Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
Immigration EnforcementElection IntegrityVoter Suppression

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks

This episode exposes the political machinations behind immigration enforcement and election integrity, highlights the critical role of Black media and community support, and celebrates the achievements of young Black trailblazers.

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Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
Immigration PolicyFederal Law EnforcementUS Foreign Policy

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.

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