Roland Martin Unfiltered

Toxic Chemicals in Extensions, Braiding Hair. Teacher's Racist Comment. Sleep-Deprivation Risks
This episode exposes hidden dangers in Black hair products, tackles systemic sleep deprivation affecting Black women, and outlines actionable steps for improving longevity and mobility.

Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Roland Martin and his panel dissect recent political and social flashpoints, from judicial orders on election integrity and voting rights suppression to cultural clashes over the Super Bowl halftime show and the host's personal experience with a fraudulent Black-owned business.

Roland Martin, Elliot Williams on Bernie Goetz. “Five Bullets” & a Nation Divided | #RolandsBookClub
The 1984 Bernie Goetz subway shooting, where a white man shot four Black teenagers, is dissected as a pivotal moment revealing America's deep-seated racial vigilantism, media sensationalism, and the enduring weaponization of 'white fear' in public safety narratives.

Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Reverend William Barber's 'Love Forward Together' march mobilizes thousands in North Carolina to counter voter suppression and demand a proactive vision for justice, emphasizing collective action and persistent love over despair.

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes via the SAVE Act, scrutinizes Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony on Epstein and DOJ corruption, and advocates for a strategic, localized voter mobilization strategy within Black communities.

Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
This episode unpacks critical news affecting the Black community, from a significant civil rights march and economic disparities to the power of Black art and challenges to Black history.

Bishop William Barber | Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly | Repairers Of The Breach
Reverend William Barber leads a multi-day 'Love Forward Together' march and rally in North Carolina, mobilizing diverse communities against voter suppression and advocating for a proactive vision of justice and equity.

NC Mom Sues Hospital For Negligence. Black NFL Coaches Win Major Ruling. Drug Test Scandal Exposed
This episode exposes systemic failures and racial disparities across healthcare, professional sports, and politics, featuring a mother's harrowing hospital negligence lawsuit, a landmark NFL discrimination ruling, and alarming findings on flawed drug tests criminalizing new mothers.

LIVE! Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization In Raleigh, NC
Thousands marched across North Carolina in the 'This Is Our Selma' movement, led by Reverend William Barber, to combat gerrymandering, voter suppression, and advocate for a proactive, love-driven vision of social and economic justice.

NC Mom Sues Hospital For Negligence. Black NFL Coaches Win Major Ruling. Drug Test Scandal Exposed
This episode exposes systemic failures across healthcare, sports, and politics, detailing a mother's fight against hospital negligence, a landmark discrimination ruling for Black NFL coaches, and the criminalization of new mothers through flawed drug tests.

Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
This episode covers a range of critical Black news, from Don Lemon's arraignment and the closure of a historic Black newspaper to a major civil rights march in North Carolina and deep dives into the power of Black poetry and queer storytelling.

NC Mom Sues Hospital For Negligence. Black NFL Coaches Win Major Ruling. Drug Test Scandal Exposed
A deep dive into a North Carolina mother's lawsuit against a hospital for alleged baby swapping, the systemic criminalization of pregnant mothers via flawed drug tests, and major legal victories against the NFL and political figures challenging racial discrimination and white nationalism.

Don Lemon to be arraigned. HGTV Host Drops N-Word. Black women Jobless Spike. Wilson-Raleigh March.
This episode unpacks a series of urgent news stories impacting the Black community, from political marches and economic disparities to cultural erasure and the power of Black storytelling.

NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
This episode exposes systemic challenges faced by the Black community in politics, environmental justice, and professional sports, while advocating for independent Black organizational power and strategic engagement.

Love Forward Together March. 75-Year-Old Black Man Faces Execution. Trump STD Grant Funding Cut.
This episode details critical social justice movements, controversial political actions, and offers a strategic blueprint for black communities to build political power and combat voter suppression.

7.5M To Lose Health Insurance. Colon Cancer Deaths Spike. Ultra-Processed Food Risks #SecondOpinion
Millions face health insurance loss due to Medicaid cuts, while colon cancer deaths rise in younger populations, and widespread ultra-processed food consumption and undiagnosed sleep apnea pose severe health threats.

NC Early Voting Push. Cancer Alley Win. NFL Shuts Out Black Coaches.Trump Nominee’s “White Identity”
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects systemic racism in politics, sports, and environmental justice, revealing how Black communities are fighting back against gerrymandering, corporate exploitation, and hiring discrimination.

Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
Participants in the "Love Forward Together" march mobilize for a second day, emphasizing unity, love, and persistence in their fight for justice, voting rights, and social equality against perceived systemic injustices.

Love Forward Together March. 75-year-old Black Man faces Execution. Trump STD Funding Cut.
This episode exposes critical threats to Black political power and health, while outlining a micro-targeted strategy for community-led voter mobilization and long-term political engagement.

7.5M To Lose Health Insurance. Colon Cancer Deaths Spike. Ultra-Processed Food Risks #SecondOpinion
This episode exposes the critical threats to health and economic stability for marginalized communities, from impending Medicaid cuts and rising colon cancer rates in young adults to the pervasive dangers of ultra-processed foods and undiagnosed sleep apnea.

Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
This episode documents Day 2 of the 'Love Forward Together' march in rural North Carolina, a mobilization against voter disenfranchisement and redistricting, emphasizing community unity and persistent activism.

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes through the 'SAVE Act,' critiques the Trump administration's economic performance and Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony, and advocates for targeted Black community mobilization to counter systemic injustices.

SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes through the 'SAVE Act,' critiques the Trump administration's economic policies and alleged corruption, and calls for strategic, grassroots mobilization within Black communities to counter these threats.

Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization
Activists and faith leaders in North Carolina launched a multi-day 'Love Forward Together' march from Wilson to Raleigh, mobilizing against gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic injustice while advocating for expanded voting rights, living wages, and universal healthcare.
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