Roland Martin Unfiltered
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.
Michigan Voter Intimidation. Political Disillusionment. Who Will Answer The Call? #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes aggressive voter suppression tactics in Michigan and Louisiana, alongside a powerful call for Black communities to unify, organize, and strategically leverage their political power through a 'new Great Migration' to counter systemic attacks on voting rights and self-determination.
Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes critical threats to Black political power in the US, highlights community-led economic empowerment, and explores the transformative power of positive self-declaration.
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Kelly Cali has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased Black voter turnout and aggressive counter-strategies.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the Supreme Court's decision to postpone Louisiana's congressional primaries due to a Voting Rights Act ruling, and then pivots to a critical community forum in Shreveport addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.!a
This episode unpacks the Supreme Court's evisceration of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana and its national implications, alongside a critical community forum in Shreveport addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
This episode unpacks the dual crises of eroding Black voting rights in Louisiana following a Supreme Court ruling and the urgent need to address Black men's mental health as a root cause of domestic violence, emphasizing community-driven solutions.
Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode covers the end of a historic government shutdown, a national day of action for workers' rights, efforts to dismantle Black political power in Louisiana and Mississippi, and initiatives promoting Black economic empowerment and mental well-being.
Louisiana GOP Wants to Destroy Black Political Power
Louisiana's Republican Governor and the Supreme Court's recent ruling have effectively dismantled a newly created majority-Black congressional district, sparking fears of widespread Black voter disenfranchisement across the South.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
Louisiana's election postponement due to a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and a Shreveport community forum addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence highlight critical challenges to Black political power and community well-being.
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's recent ruling in 'Louisiana v. Cali' severely weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it significantly harder to challenge racially discriminatory redistricting maps and threatening Black political representation across the South.
SCOUTS Hears Haitian TPS Case. Trump Iran Threat. Virginia Map Battle. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects critical issues impacting Black America, from Supreme Court decisions on immigration and voting rights to the urgent need for Black men to address their emotional wounds and the fight for democracy in the South.
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