Roland Martin Unfiltered
WTH?!? Apple’s First Union Store Gets Axed. Black Workers Allege Discrimination.
Apple's decision to close its first unionized store in Towson, Maryland, and terminate its predominantly Black workforce while transferring employees from other closing stores, sparks accusations of anti-union discrimination and a broader critique of corporate accountability and Black organizational leadership.
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes a multi-front 'GOP war on Black America' through legislative attacks on voting rights, judicial setbacks for Donald Trump, and cultural clashes over political alignment.
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode dissects systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, revealing how states underfund HBCUs, corporations bust unions, and the Supreme Court navigates racial justice, all while challenging Black leadership to prioritize collective power over individual gain.
Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal.
This episode unpacks a federal judge's refusal to block Trump's mail-in voting order, escalating US-Iran tensions, Biden's lawsuit against the DOJ, and the political implications of Texas primary results, alongside features on Black women-led health and luxury wine ventures.
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, from HBCU underfunding and union suppression to judicial decisions, urging collective Black political and economic action.
Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
This episode exposes the ongoing assault on Black political power through Supreme Court rulings and gerrymandering, highlighting grassroots mobilization and the critical Georgia gubernatorial race.
MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic attacks, urging a unified, immediate, and sustained counter-mobilization.
SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the racist 'cotton-picking' slur against Hakeem Jeffries, and Trump's economic policies, framing them as a coordinated assault on Black political and economic power.
SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the blatant attacks on Black political power, and the critical need for Black voter mobilization and aggressive political action.
The Immortal Jim Crow. 'Goon Squad' Defamation Suit. Google Race Discrimination Case. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes the enduring grip of systemic racism through a Mississippi defamation suit, Google's racial discrimination settlement, and a deep dive into how Jim Crow's legacy still shapes Black America today.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic assault on Black political power across Southern states, driven by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and judicial decisions, demanding a 'Freedom Summer' level of Black voter mobilization.
‘Voluntarily Lynching Ourselves.’ Roland Warns Black Voters About the GOP
Roland Martin and Michael Harriot dismantle Stephen A. Smith's controversial call for Black voters to support the Republican Party, presenting a detailed historical and policy-based argument against it.
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.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic legislative and judicial assault on Black political power, urging an aggressive, unified Black voter mobilization akin to a 'Freedom Summer' to counter these attacks.
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin declares a 'state of emergency' for Black America, arguing the Republican Party is systematically dismantling Black political power through redistricting, voter suppression, and judicial appointments, demanding a massive voter mobilization in response.
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.
Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town Under Pressure. Black Farmworkers & White South Africans Tensions
This episode exposes the multi-faceted assault on Black political and economic power in the American South, from aggressive redistricting efforts to the systemic disenfranchisement of Black farmers, all examined through the lens of Mound Bayou, Mississippi's rich history of Black self-governance and collective action.
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racially discriminatory maps and threatening Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased voter turnout and aggressive political counter-strategies.
FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage
This episode dissects the political fallout of a Florida Congresswoman's resignation, the Trump administration's controversial indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a Houston police officer's racist rant, and an in-depth look at the anatomy and societal impact of domestic violence, alongside a spotlight on a groundbreaking Black-owned character brand.
FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage
This episode unpacks the resignation of a Florida Congresswoman facing corruption charges, the Trump Justice Department's indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center, a Houston police officer's racist viral rant, the escalating epidemic of domestic violence, and the inspiring journey of the Afro Unicorn brand.
Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide. Black Men’s Mental Health Crisis Examined
The tragic murder-suicide of former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Serena sparks a critical conversation on the untreated mental health crisis, depression, and domestic violence among Black men, emphasizing the urgent need for community-based support and open dialogue.
Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide. KC RICO Case Targets Racist Board. RFK Jr Confronted
This episode unpacks a shocking murder-suicide involving a former Virginia Lieutenant Governor, linking it to the silent mental health crisis among Black men, and details a significant RICO lawsuit against a racially discriminatory entertainment district in Kansas City.
Musk's xAI Memphis Pollution. Stephenson King Jr. Case. Black, Degreed, & Unemployed #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Elon Musk's paused water plant in Memphis, disproportionate job losses for Black women professionals, and critical insights into effective detoxification, alongside sharp political commentary on Trump's rhetoric.
Racist Teacher Exposed. Civil Rights Groups Sue Trump. The Quest To Your Purpose. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes systemic discrimination in education and the military, highlights critical civil rights battles over voting and health, and offers a framework for personal purpose and entrepreneurial empowerment.
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