Roland Martin Unfiltered

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode details the extensive impact of Trump administration policies on Black Americans, from legal challenges to birthright citizenship and DEI initiatives to the economic resilience of Black women entrepreneurs.

Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode dissects the multifaceted impacts of Trump-era policies on Black America, from economic destabilization and civil rights rollbacks to an inspiring narrative of an entrepreneur rebuilding her life and community.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution condemning the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while the US, Israel, and Argentina voted against it, sparking calls for reparations and highlighting the ongoing economic struggles of small businesses under Trump's tariffs.

Letitia James vs. Trump Allies. Haitian Citizenship Battle. Overcoming Burnout #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects the Trump administration's legal challenges against New York AG Letitia James and Haitian TPS holders, alongside an expert discussion on combating burnout and collective trauma through self-alignment.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secured a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a "gravest crime against humanity," while the US, Argentina, and Israel voted against it, and small businesses in America face severe economic pressure from tariffs and rising costs.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President leads a UN resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade a 'gravest crime against humanity' and calls for reparations, while US small businesses reel from Trump-era tariffs and the threat of military escalation in Iran looms.

Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
Ghana's President secures a UN resolution classifying the transatlantic slave trade as a 'gravest crime against humanity,' while US small businesses reel from Trump's tariffs and concerns grow over potential US military escalation in Iran.

Roland speaks at Corinth Houston Sunday Service 2-22-26
Roland Martin delivers a powerful call to action at a Houston church, dissecting systemic attacks on Black America and advocating for self-owned platforms, collective economics, and unwavering defense of community assets.

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
This episode commemorates the life and unparalleled legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in civil rights, economic empowerment, and shaping American political power.

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.

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.

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.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections and suppress minority votes, details the alarming rise in Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and covers key political controversies including an ICE official's alleged misconduct and a Texas Senate race dispute.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections and suppress minority votes, highlights rising Black unemployment due to policy shifts, and details a political feud in Texas, all while advocating for Black economic and political power.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
Donald Trump's call to nationalize elections, rising Black unemployment under his administration, and a heated Texas Senate primary highlight the ongoing political and social battles impacting Black America.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican efforts to nationalize elections, highlights rising Black unemployment due to specific policy shifts, and dissects critical civil rights and political controversies.

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections, details rising Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and unpacks controversies in the Texas Senate race and a Grammys speech, all while advocating for Black voter mobilization and economic support.

Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
Howard Bryant's book "Kings and Pawns" unearths the intentional erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and reveals the complex, often manipulated, role of Jackie Robinson in the fight for civil rights amidst Cold War politics.

FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
This episode unpacks critical legal battles, corporate accountability, and community efforts to preserve history and culture, from an FBI raid on an election office to a congresswoman exposing healthcare monopolies.

FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
This episode breaks down critical legal battles, corporate monopolies, and social issues, from an FBI raid on an election office and a councilman's use of a racial slur to the fight against gentrification and the impact of social media addiction.

Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, Florida's Attorney General nullifying civil rights laws, the Texas Senate race dynamics, and the racist backlash to Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" film.

Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the political battles for Texas's US Senate seat, the fight against felony disenfranchisement in Tennessee, the Trump administration's alleged erasure of Black history from US coins, and the censorship of race and gender studies at Texas A&M University, all framed as critical struggles against white supremacist agendas.
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