Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump’s America 250 Erases Us. Next250 Builds The Future They Fear
Next250 is launching a multi-year, nationwide initiative to redefine America's 250th anniversary, focusing on justice, belonging, and democracy through a data-driven, community-led organizing strategy.
Obama Returns To Chicago For Historic Presidential Center Opening. How Will He Use His Power Now?
The Obama Presidential Center's grand opening in Chicago sparks a critical discussion on its purpose, legacy, and the future role of the Obamas in addressing community challenges and shaping political narratives.
The Supreme Court’s War on Voting Rights and Black Political Power #TheOtherSideOfChange
The Supreme Court, increasingly acting as a political actor, is systematically dismantling voting protections and civil rights, particularly impacting Black communities and threatening the future of American democracy.
Copy of How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable
David Pepper, author of "Laboratories of Autocracy," reveals how Republican extremists have systematically captured state governments through gerrymandering, voter suppression, and coordinated corporate influence, undermining democracy at the local level.
How Republican Extremists Captured State Governments #TheBlackTable
David Pepper, author of 'Laboratories of Autocracy,' exposes how Republican extremists have systematically captured state governments through gerrymandering, voter suppression, and coordinated corruption, turning them into engines of anti-democratic policies.
False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by white supremacy and political ideology, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian teachings.
False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose white Christian nationalism as a 'false white gospel,' arguing it's an ideological movement driven by whiteness and a desire to prevent changing demographics from altering democracy, calling for faithful resistance from diverse Christian leaders.
False White Gospel. Jim Wallis on Christian Nationalism & America’s Moral Crisis | #RolandsBookClub
Jim Wallis and Roland Martin expose Christian Nationalism as a 'false white gospel' driven by an ideology of whiteness and power, urging faith leaders to courageously resist and reclaim true Christian values.
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 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.
VA Redistricting Win for Democrats. MAGA Cries Rigged. Earth Day Justice & ICE Fight
This episode unpacks how Virginia Democrats secured a pivotal redistricting victory against MAGA opposition, the community fight against a new ICE facility, and critical strategies for escaping and healing from domestic violence, alongside a call to action for environmental justice.
"Bad Law": Ten Laws Ruining America Exposed | #RolandsBookClub
Ellie Mystal, author of 'Bad Law,' argues that America faces a constitutional crisis due to unchecked executive power and details how Democrats must adopt an aggressive, 'sledgehammer' approach to dismantle harmful, often racist, laws and institutions.
Live exteriors of the U.S. Supreme Court as it hears birthright citizenship case
Civil rights leaders, legal experts, and advocates rallied outside the Supreme Court to defend birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment, arguing against efforts to redefine who belongs in America.
Rev. William Barber Speaks At Rally Outside SCOTUS Amid Birthright Citizenship Case
A powerful rally outside the Supreme Court defends birthright citizenship, framing it as the bedrock of American democracy and a direct protection for all children against attempts to create a permanent underclass.
"No Kings" protest outside Minnesota’s State Capitol against Donald Trump
Thousands gathered at Minnesota's State Capitol for the "No Kings" protest, declaring defiance against authoritarianism, ICE actions, and economic inequality, inspired by Minnesota's local resistance model.
News conference ahead of a "No Kings" protest in New York against Donald Trump
Leaders and activists in New York unite under the banner of 'No Kings' to protest against the Trump administration's policies, emphasizing collective action and democratic principles over authoritarian rule.
Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Black Senators vehemently oppose the proposed 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a modern-day voter suppression tactic designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans and consolidate political power.
Warnock UNLOADS on Trump SAVE Act. Calls It a Power Grab to Block Voters
Senator Raphael Warnock vehemently opposes the 'SAVE Act,' framing it as a politically motivated voter suppression tactic that disproportionately disenfranchises eligible citizens under the false pretense of preventing non-existent voter fraud.
Black Senators Rebuke Trump SAVE Act. Jim Crow 2.0 Tactics Could Disenfranchise Millions
Three Black U.S. Senators deliver impassioned speeches, condemning the proposed 'SAVE Act' as a direct assault on voting rights, likening its restrictive measures to 'Jim Crow 2.0' tactics designed to disenfranchise millions of eligible American voters.
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes multiple fronts of voter suppression and historical revisionism, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to legislative efforts to restrict voting rights and whitewash American history in Tennessee.
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.
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.
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.
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