Roland Martin Unfiltered

Jasmine Crockett Detonates. Roland Destroys MAGA Lies. Activists Confront Racist. Best of #RMU
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett exposes Republican hypocrisy on white supremacy, Roland Martin meticulously debunks MAGA talking points about black voters and policies, and the NAACP launches a powerful initiative urging black athletes to boycott Southern states over voting rights.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing political battles over police accountability, racial gerrymandering, and the NAACP's call for a college athlete boycott, highlighting the critical role of Black voter mobilization in the face of systemic challenges.

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles against racial gerrymandering and police accountability, while also examining the NAACP's strategic call for economic withdrawal by Black athletes from Southern state universities.

"Mini" Super Tuesday Primaries. Bodycam Clears Black Teen. Haitian Heritage Month. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues affecting Black communities, from voting rights and police accountability to cultural celebration and health disparities, highlighting systemic challenges and grassroots efforts for empowerment.

Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
The Supreme Court's recent decisions are actively weakening the Voting Rights Act, prompting a coordinated Republican effort to redraw electoral maps in Southern states, while Black leaders and activists mobilize a powerful grassroots response to protect democratic representation.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A mass rally in Montgomery, Alabama, ignites 'Freedom Summer 2026' to combat the Supreme Court's decimation of Black political power and demand unprecedented voter mobilization across the South.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A live broadcast from Montgomery, Alabama, covers the 'All Roads Lead to the South' National Day of Action for Voting Rights, highlighting the urgent threat to Black political power due to recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering in Southern states.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action for voting rights in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat recent Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering that are decimating Black political power across the South, urging massive voter registration and engagement as the only effective response.

All Roads Lead To the South: Nat’l Day Of Action For Voting Rights | Mass Rally | Montgomery, AL
A national day of action in Montgomery, Alabama, rallies thousands to combat the Supreme Court's decisions on voting rights and gerrymandering, emphasizing massive voter registration and turnout as an existential response to the erosion of Black political power.

All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.
Roland Martin and guests expose the coordinated assault on Black political power through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and racist rhetoric, urging immediate and unified action from the Black community.

GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
Republican-led redistricting efforts in Southern states are aggressively targeting Black congressional districts, sparking widespread protests and legal challenges, as Black leaders call for unprecedented voter mobilization to counter what they term a 'declaration of war' on Black political power.

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.

Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans
Explore the fight for Black political and economic power in America, from the historic self-governing town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the ongoing battle against voter suppression and land loss.

Mound Bayou. Built in Defiance. Powered by Black Self-Determination #TheBlackTable
Discover the untold story of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a pioneering all-Black town founded on principles of self-determination and innovation, which served as a beacon of Black success and a safe harbor during the Civil Rights era.

Mound Bayou. Built in Defiance. Powered by Black Self-Determination #TheBlackTable
Discover the incredible history of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a pioneering all-Black town founded by former slaves, which served as a model for Black self-determination and innovation in America.

Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
Howard Bryant's book "Kings and Pawns" uncovers the intentional erasure of Paul Robeson from American history and re-examines Branch Rickey's complex, self-serving motives behind Jackie Robinson's integration of baseball.

Jackie Robinson Museum Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
The Jackie Robinson Museum officially opened in New York City, celebrating Jackie Robinson's multifaceted legacy beyond baseball and honoring his wife, Rachel Robinson, as the driving force behind its 50-year vision.

Roland, Howard Bryant talk "Kings and Pawns: Jackie Robinson and Paul Robeson in America"
This episode uncovers the intentional historical erasure of Paul Robeson and the complex, often contradictory, motivations behind Jackie Robinson's integration of baseball, revealing a deeper narrative of American power dynamics during the Cold War.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968"
Personal accounts from those closest to Martin Luther King Jr. reveal the profound, lasting trauma and immediate resolve that followed his assassination on April 4, 1968, and the unexpected acts of support that emerged.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
This episode offers a raw, intimate look into the immediate aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination through the eyes of his family and closest associates, revealing their personal grief, resilience, and the profound societal impact.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Witness the raw, personal accounts of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and its immediate aftermath, as told by his children, close associates, and historical figures, revealing the profound trauma and unwavering resolve that shaped a nation.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Personal accounts from family, friends, and colleagues reveal the profound, immediate, and lasting trauma of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination, highlighting the resilience and continued struggle of the Civil Rights Movement.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Witness the raw, immediate aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination through the eyes of his closest family and allies, revealing their profound grief, unwavering commitment, and the nation's collective trauma.

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
This episode exposes the historical and contemporary political strategies undermining Black American rights, from the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship to celebrity-fueled misinformation on party alignment.
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