Roland Martin Unfiltered

"Mini" Super Tuesday Primaries. Bodycam Clears Black Teen. Haitian Heritage Month. #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical political developments, highlights the power of bodycam footage in exonerating a Black teen, celebrates Haitian heritage, showcases innovative arts education, and champions breast cancer awareness for Black women.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A mass rally in Montgomery, Alabama, ignites 'Freedom Summer 2026' to combat the Supreme Court's decimation of Black political power and demand unprecedented voter mobilization across the South.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A live broadcast from Montgomery, Alabama, covers the 'All Roads Lead to the South' National Day of Action for Voting Rights, highlighting the urgent threat to Black political power due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering in Southern states.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action for voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering that are decimating Black political power across the South, urging massive voter registration and engagement as the only effective response.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights and gerrymandering, emphasizing massive voter registration and turnout as an existential response to the erosion of Black political power.

All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.
Roland Martin and guests expose the coordinated assault on Black political power through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and racist rhetoric, urging immediate and unified action from the Black community.

Southern Voting Rights Assault. Texas Cop Excessive Force. Black Ranchers Land Battle.#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes ongoing assaults on Black political power through redistricting and voter suppression, highlights racial injustices in law enforcement and land ownership, and showcases a successful charter school model fighting for educational equity against political obstruction.

Racist Texas Cop Appeals Firing. Stacey Abrams Subpoenaed. Black Voter Representation. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical threats to Black political power, details a high-profile police firing and a campaign finance investigation, and highlights entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and personal development.

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.

Moral Monday at BLM Plaza. Cleo Fields Sounds Alarm on Louisiana & Gary Chambers Pushes Turnout
Activists and faith leaders gathered at Moral Monday to denounce 'policy violence' in various forms, from war and budget cuts to voter suppression and healthcare denial, urging sustained mobilization against a 'hijacked' democracy.

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.

SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
The Supreme Court's actions on voting rights are framed as a direct assault on Black political power, necessitating an urgent, massive voter mobilization effort to counteract systemic gerrymandering and preserve democratic representation.

DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas (2)
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power through aggressive gerrymandering, legal challenges, and alleged political targeting, prompting urgent calls for massive voter mobilization and sustained grassroots activism.

GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Republican-led states are aggressively redrawing congressional maps and weakening voting rights, prompting a call for unprecedented Black voter mobilization and a 'Freedom Summer 2.0' to combat what is framed as a direct assault on Black political power.

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'.

Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to suppress Black political power and voting rights across the South, detailing specific legal battles in Tennessee, Alabama, and Virginia, alongside economic disparities and a controversial death row case.

‘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.

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 suppress Black voting power through gerrymandering, legal challenges, and politically motivated investigations across Florida, Tennessee, and Virginia.

DOJ Wants Election Worker Names. Trump Threatens Iran Again. Delivering While Black. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes critical issues from the DOJ's demand for election worker data and Trump's political maneuvers, to systemic racism in healthcare and the Supreme Court's partisan rulings on voting rights, all while highlighting community-led fights for justice in St. Louis.

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 gerrymandering, politically motivated FBI raids, and disproportionate legal actions across multiple Southern states.

A Unified Voice for Faith, Justice, and Civic Engagement in America
The National Faith and Justice Council (NFJC) launches as a unified movement of faith leaders, congregations, and community partners committed to advancing spiritual renewal, justice, and civic responsibility through organized engagement and voter mobilization.
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