Roland Martin Unfiltered

Press Conference with the family of Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson, Sr.
Reverend Jesse Jackson's family honors his expansive civil rights legacy, calling on the public to continue his fight for justice, equality, and unity while announcing memorial arrangements.

Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode serves as a powerful, multi-faceted tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his unparalleled impact on American civil rights, politics, and economic empowerment through personal anecdotes and historical analysis from those who knew him best.

Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Independent journalist Georgia Fort's felony charges for covering a protest highlight a growing federal assault on black media, echoing historical suppression and underscoring the urgent need for community financial support to preserve independent black journalism and activism.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode provides a comprehensive tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his profound impact on civil rights, American politics, economic empowerment, and international diplomacy through the perspectives of those who knew him best.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
This episode honors the monumental legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his profound impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, and American politics, from his early days with Dr. King to his global diplomatic efforts.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode offers a comprehensive tribute to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his profound impact on civil rights, economic justice, and American politics through personal anecdotes and historical analysis from over 20 guests.

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
This episode commemorates the unparalleled life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., highlighting his transformative impact on American politics, civil rights, economic justice, and international diplomacy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.
This episode exposes systemic injustices impacting Black communities, from a Detroit police shooting and the exclusion of Black farmers from federal support to critical analyses of economic data and health disparities, alongside a major civil rights march.

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes systemic failures and racial injustices, from the FDA's inaction on toxic hair products harming Black women to ICE's racial profiling of tribal citizens and the Trump administration's attempts to end TPS for Haitian immigrants and undermine civil rights enforcement.

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
This episode exposes critical failures in civil rights enforcement, racial profiling by federal agents, the FDA's inaction on toxic hair product chemicals, and a powerful personal story of overcoming systemic barriers.

Trump’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
This episode dissects how political figures weaponize racist imagery and historical revisionism, from Trump's attack on the Obamas to attempts to erase slavery's legacy, revealing a deep-seated pattern of racialized fear and vigilantism in American society.
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