Roland Martin Unfiltered

SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's partisan ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps, framing it as a racist attack on Black political power and issuing an urgent call for massive voter mobilization.

Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
Southern states are actively dismantling Black political power through aggressive redistricting and judicial rulings, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization to counter this 'war on Black America'.

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes aggressive Republican gerrymandering efforts in Florida and Tennessee, a politically charged FBI raid on a Virginia Democratic leader, and disproportionate death penalty sentences against Black individuals in Tarrant County, Texas, framing them as a systemic assault on Black political power and civil rights.

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dilute Black voting power and suppress Democratic turnout through aggressive gerrymandering and politically motivated legal actions across key Southern states.

SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
The Supreme Court's expedited ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps is framed as a partisan and racist attack on Black voting rights, sparking urgent calls for mass voter mobilization and strategic political warfare.

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Kelly Cali has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased Black voter turnout and aggressive counter-strategies.

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's recent ruling in 'Louisiana v. Cali' severely weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it significantly harder to challenge racially discriminatory redistricting maps and threatening Black political representation across the South.

Copy of Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
Uncover the intentional erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and the strategic manipulation that pitted him against Jackie Robinson during the Cold War, revealing a complex narrative of race, politics, and power.

Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
Howard Bryant's book "Kings and Pawns" recontextualizes the intertwined legacies of Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson, revealing how white power structures intentionally erased Robeson and manipulated Robinson during the Cold War to control the narrative of Black American progress.

"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
Ellie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law,' argues that America faces a constitutional crisis due to unchecked executive power and details how Democrats must adopt an aggressive, 'sledgehammer' approach to dismantle harmful, often racist, laws and institutions.

Diaspora Wars Erupt. Trump's War on Truth Escalates | #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode dissects the divisive 'diaspora wars' within the Black community and the alarming political attacks on education, framing both as calculated strategies to disempower and control.

LaTosha Brown: “Our Pockets, They Are Cleaning Us Dry”. MAGA Targeting Black Communities
Black Voters Matter co-founders expose MAGA's systemic efforts to suppress Black votes and economic power, urging communities to self-fund and strategically use every tool, including early voting, to build power and protect their interests.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
This episode dissects critical legal battles over birthright citizenship and voting rights, celebrates a new health bill, and features a powerful rebuke of historical revisionism, alongside inspiring stories of education and space exploration.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America's political, economic, and social power, from targeted legislation and military discrimination to voter suppression and disinformation campaigns, urging immediate, organized political action.

Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode unpacks critical issues from environmental justice and the economic impact of global conflicts to the racial wealth gap exacerbated by AI, all while highlighting political maneuvers and the importance of Black-owned media.

Elie Mystal Exposes Supreme Court Case as a Threat to Early and Mail-In Voting
A Supreme Court case ostensibly about Mississippi's mail-in ballot postmark rules is framed as a calculated Republican strategy to dismantle early and mail-in voting nationwide, fueled by post-2008 election demographic shifts.

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
This episode unpacks the legal battles surrounding Uncle Nearest's CEO, McDonald's racial bias, and a Tuskegee coach's lawsuit, while also analyzing black homeownership initiatives, strategies to engage young black voters, and the Supreme Court's review of TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
This episode dissects multiple high-stakes legal battles and political issues impacting the Black community, from corporate discrimination and financial mismanagement to voting engagement and immigration policy.

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
This episode dissects Republican legislative tactics, exposes alleged foreign policy blunders, and debunks misinformation surrounding state-level economic programs, highlighting how political narratives are crafted and challenged.

Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
This episode dissects the critical failures in US foreign policy, the ongoing battle for voting rights, and political maneuvering during a government shutdown, all through the lens of Black American perspectives.

Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
This episode dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, critical primary election outcomes in Texas and North Carolina, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' proposal, highlighting the strategic missteps and voter mobilization imperatives for Black communities.

Midterm Primaries LIVE Coverage
A chaotic midterm primary night saw North Carolina's Senate race set with Michael Watley and Roy Cooper, while Texas primaries were plagued by voting irregularities and headed for costly runoffs, highlighting deep partisan divides and election administration challenges.
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