Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin, others honored in 2017 by Hank Aaron as Champions of Justice
This episode celebrates Hank Aaron's legacy and honors civil rights champions, featuring a panel discussion on the evolving role of business, media, and individual leadership in advancing social and economic justice for African Americans.
“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
This episode uncovers the suppressed history of the Black Seminoles, a powerful alliance of African and Indigenous peoples who successfully defied the U.S. Army for decades, challenging foundational myths of American history.
“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
Uncover the untold history of the Black Seminoles, their powerful alliance with Native American tribes, and their decades-long defiance against U.S. colonial aggression in Florida.
Celebrating the Legacy of the Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr.
This memorial service celebrates the life and enduring legacy of Rev. Dr. Bernard Lafayette, Jr., a pivotal civil rights leader, nonviolence strategist, and educator whose teachings transformed movements globally.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.
$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.
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s homegoing service celebrated his monumental life, highlighting his profound impact on civil rights, economic justice, and global solidarity, and calling for the continuation of his enduring legacy.
Rev. Jesse Jackson Lying in Repose | Day 2 | Rainbow Push
This broadcast captures the solemn yet inspiring second day of Reverend Jesse Jackson's lying in repose, featuring heartfelt eulogies, musical tributes, and reflections on his enduring legacy of civil rights activism, economic justice, and global leadership.
Speaker Johnson Denies Jackson Capitol Rotunda Honor, Black Father Sentenced for Deadly Crash
This episode unpacks critical news, from political decisions impacting civil rights legacies to community-led initiatives and groundbreaking achievements in Broadway, highlighting ongoing struggles and triumphs within Black communities.
Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles
Roland Martin exposes the systemic, multi-faceted assault on Black America, labeling modern white Christian nationalism as a 'slaveholder religion' and urging the Black community to mobilize against 'slavery without shackles' by defending their gains and actively participating in the ongoing fight for liberation.
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.
Celebrating the life of Claudette Colvin
This memorial service for Claudette Colvin highlights her pivotal, yet often overlooked, role as a 15-year-old who defied segregation on a Montgomery bus nine months before Rosa Parks, shaping the moral and legal foundation of the Civil Rights Movement.
Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
This episode uncovers the deliberate erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and the calculated use of Jackie Robinson to counter his influence, revealing a complex narrative of race, politics, and power during the Cold War.
Labor leader Bill Lucy talks #MLK and the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike | #MLKDay2026
Veteran labor leader Bill Lucy provides a firsthand account of the 1968 Memphis Sanitation Workers Strike, detailing its origins, the creation of the 'I Am A Man' slogan, and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s pivotal, economically-focused involvement.
Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.
In Memoriam 2025 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
This special New Year's Eve episode honors the lives and enduring legacies of prominent Black figures who passed away in 2025, spanning music, politics, sports, and civil rights.
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