Roland Martin Unfiltered

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks centuries of Black creativity, revealing how it was systematically exploited and the ongoing fight for Black artists and innovators to reclaim ownership and profit from their intellectual labor.

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.

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks the systemic exploitation of Black intellectual property and creative genius throughout American history, from slavery to the AI era, and highlights the ongoing fight for ownership and control.

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political interests and teachers' unions in Connecticut are actively blocking a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Roland Martin and Dr. Steve Perry expose how political obstruction and teachers' unions in Connecticut are denying a top-ranked charter school, Capital Prep Middletown, from opening, despite overwhelming community support and dire educational disparities for Black and Latino children.

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Capital Prep, a top-ranked charter school network, faces political obstruction and legal battles in Connecticut despite its proven success in educating Black and Latino children, exposing deep-seated systemic resistance to educational equity.

Black Health at Risk. HIV Crisis. Shocking EBV Risks. Baby Sleep Secrets #SecondOpinion
Florida's controversial HIV medication funding cuts, the latest in HIV treatment and prevention, the hidden risks of common viruses like EBV, and practical strategies for improving baby and parental sleep are explored by medical experts and a state representative.

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Despite being Connecticut's top-ranked school for college preparation, Capital Prep's bid to open a new school in Middletown to serve underserved Black and Latino children was blocked by local politicians, revealing a deep-seated political battle over educational equity and community control.

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.

The Weight of Motherhood. Fertility, Loss, Boundaries, and Finding Peace #ABalancedLife
This episode unpacks the immense emotional, physical, and societal pressures women face regarding motherhood, fertility, and loss, offering strategies for setting boundaries and finding peace amidst intrusive expectations.

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.

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.

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.

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 Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's aggressive redistricting efforts in Southern states, framing it as a 'war on Black America' designed to dismantle Black political power, and call for unprecedented Black voter mobilization.

Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
The episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive redistricting and legal challenges, urging a massive voter mobilization response.

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.

Sickle Cell Truth. Hormone Imbalance. Cancer Risk for Unmarried Adults #SecondOpinion
This episode unpacks critical health insights, from the genetic and systemic challenges of sickle cell anemia to the pervasive impact of hormone imbalances and the surprising link between marital status, social support, and cancer risk.
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