Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
This episode dissects the Supreme Court's potential impact on voting rights, critiques the Memphis Safe Task Force, and celebrates the Affordable Care Act's anniversary, all while exploring the untold history of Black Seminole resistance.
DOJ Clears Breonna Taylor Officers. No Kings Protest. Black Infertility in the South |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects critical issues from the DOJ's dismissal of charges in the Breonna Taylor case and a landmark racial discrimination verdict against a city, to the systemic challenges faced by Black women battling infertility and the moral leadership required to reform policing.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, dissects a contentious voter suppression bill, and debates the complexities of reparations and police interactions.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.
Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode breaks down critical political developments in Illinois and Washington D.C., a Supreme Court immigration battle, and spotlights innovative Black-led initiatives in community engagement and education.
Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
This episode unpacks critical US political races, Supreme Court immigration decisions, and community-driven initiatives, alongside a military expert's critique of foreign policy planning.
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode dissects a $27M police settlement, major Oscar wins for Black creatives, the shutdown of BET+, and efforts to diversify STEM, highlighting critical issues of accountability, representation, and community empowerment.
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode details significant events impacting Black communities, from a landmark police accountability settlement and a streaming service shutdown to historic Oscar wins for Black creatives and a powerful call for diversity in STEM.
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks a $27M police chase settlement, historic Oscar wins for Black creators, the shutdown of BET+, and a Black woman Chick-fil-A owner's stand against racial and gender bias.
Target Boycott Organizers Hold News Conference | Fast Against The Retailer Ends
Organizers of the Target boycott, including the 'Mothership Three,' declare a partial victory for their 'Target Fast' initiative, citing significant financial impact and corporate concessions, while emphasizing the ongoing fight for public accountability and economic justice.
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
This episode dissects the controversial end of the national Target boycott, the environmental threat of Elon Musk's xAI gas turbines in Mississippi, and Florida's escalating legislative war against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
This episode unpacks critical political and social justice developments, from Rep. James Clyburn's reelection bid and the impact of anti-DEI legislation to a former inmate's historic prison purchase and a disturbing report on the evolution of lynching in America.
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
This episode unpacks critical political developments, groundbreaking social justice initiatives, and ongoing racial disparities, from a former inmate buying a prison to evolving forms of lynching and legislative attacks on DEI.
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the complex conclusion of the Target boycott, exposes environmental threats from XAI's gas turbines, and critiques Florida's anti-DEI legislation, alongside deep dives into Southern political races and misleading campaign tactics.
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes Republican-led efforts to suppress Black votes through misleading mailers, restrictive voting legislation, and historical revisionism, while highlighting strong pushback from Democratic and some Republican figures.
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes Republican tactics to suppress Black votes and whitewash history, from misleading mailers in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and a Tennessee lawmaker's biblical justification for slavery.
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
This episode exposes the ongoing reality of modern-day lynchings, reframes reproductive health as foundational literacy, and highlights Ghana as a prime destination for Black diaspora investment and cultural reconnection.
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
This episode dissects the modern redefinition of lynchings, the NBA's cancellation of 'Magic City Night,' a concerning rise in Black unemployment, the economic impact of current administration policies, the fight for minority business contracts in Texas, and Virginia's legislative push to mandate truth about January 6th.
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
This episode exposes systemic efforts to undermine Black economic progress and historical truth, from modern-day lynchings and economic policies to attempts to re-regulate college athlete earnings and dismantle minority business programs, all while celebrating Democratic counter-moves in narrative control.
Anti-Trump Smoothie Shop Employees Fired. Deaf Black Woman's $1.2M Settlement. Bondi Subpoenaed
This episode unpacks critical news from a $1.2M police settlement and a Smoothie King employee firing, to essential crisis planning for Black-owned businesses and a guide for non-technical app development.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes an alleged Trump plot to declare a national emergency to control midterm elections, details the critical threat to Black political power from the *Cala* Supreme Court case, and highlights attacks on social safety nets and DEI initiatives, all while honoring Reverend Jesse Jackson's legacy and the vital role of Black-owned media.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin and guests expose alleged plots by Donald Trump to seize control of midterm elections, detail threats to Black political power from Supreme Court rulings and Medicaid cuts, and honor the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. and Black-owned media.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the week's most contentious political and social flashpoints, from Congressman Al Green's direct challenge to Donald Trump's racist rhetoric to the underlying 'white fear' driving anti-DEI policies and attacks on Juneteenth.
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