Roland Martin Unfiltered

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Fulton County election records battle. D.C.'s tax code vote. D.C.'s tax code. MAGA supporter FAFO
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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.

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Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
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Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"

Howard Bryant's book "Kings and Pawns" unearths the intentional erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and reveals the complex, often manipulated, role of Jackie Robinson in the fight for civil rights amidst Cold War politics.

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Black Maternal Mortality Crisis, 2026 Flu Season, Getting Fit Over 50 | #SecondOpinion
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Black Maternal Mortality Crisis, 2026 Flu Season, Getting Fit Over 50 | #SecondOpinion

This episode dissects the multifaceted Black maternal mortality crisis, provides critical updates on the severe 2026 flu season, and offers actionable strategies for maintaining fitness and holistic well-being over 50.

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Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.
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Bovino Out. DOJ Drops Don Lemon Case. Dems Target Noem. Pam Bondi Threatens Minnesota.

This episode exposes aggressive federal tactics against states, the political calculus behind electoral shifts, and the systemic health impacts of discrimination, all through the lens of Black media commentary.

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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.

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Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026
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Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian reflects on a lifetime of struggle, from facing childhood bullies to confronting Jim Clark, and shares his profound insights on the continuous fight for freedom and the true cost of a movement.

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Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
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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.

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Roland gives MLK address in Dallas, Texas
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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.

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Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
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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.

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Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
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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.

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Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
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Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.

Roland Martin and guests expose the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda, detailing targeted immigration freezes, the embrace of white supremacists, and community-led boycotts in Minneapolis against aggressive ICE operations.

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MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact
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MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact

Roland Martin and guests argue that current political actions, including executive orders dismantling DEI and federal contracting protections, are a deliberate economic assault on Black America, mirroring historical patterns of 'reconstruction' followed by 'backlash' and demanding a unified Black economic and political response.

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MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact
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MAGA: DEFUND BLACK AMERICA | Trump nixes EO BANNING DISCRIMINATION in Fed Contracting+No Vote Impact

Roland Martin and guests detail a multi-generational, systematic effort to economically disenfranchise Black America, framing current political actions as a 'defunding' that mirrors historical 'reconstructions' and backlash against Black success.

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