Roland Martin Unfiltered

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.

SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the blatant attacks on Black political power, and the critical need for Black voter mobilization and aggressive political action.

GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Roland Martin declares a 'state of emergency' for Black America, arguing the Republican Party is systematically dismantling Black political power through redistricting, voter suppression, and judicial appointments, demanding a massive voter mobilization in response.

Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and his self-portrayal as Jesus, the escalating Iran conflict, and the critical role of Black mayors and media in countering systemic attacks.

Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and the fallout from the Iran port blockade, while Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott highlights the coordinated attacks on Black political power and the critical need for Black media engagement.

Trump Hormuz Blockade. Black Influencer Killed on Vacation. Afroman N-Word Backlash
This episode unpacks a series of urgent societal and political issues, from a US military blockade on Iranian ports and the suspicious death of a Black influencer, to the economic impact of the film industry and deliberate efforts to erase Black history and political power.

Vatican Clashes with Trump Over War. US Blocks Iran Ports. Toledo Arrest Sparks Outrage
Roland Martin and his panel dissect Donald Trump's clashes with Pope Leo and the global implications of the Iran conflict, alongside the critical role of Black mayors and the imperative for Black elected officials to leverage Black media.

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st redistricting referendum is framed as a critical battleground against Republican gerrymandering, with national implications for Black political power and policy, urging massive voter turnout to counter efforts to defund Black America.

Election Results. Black Lawmakers Home Shot At. Delivery Costs Spike. Kanye Fest Axed. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects a range of critical events, from a racially charged campus video and the economic reliance on immigrant labor to a sharp critique of LeBron James's controversial comments about Memphis.

Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored
Calls for Donald Trump's removal surge after his Iran war threats, exacerbating economic strain and highlighting political hypocrisy, while the enduring legacy of baseball legend Hank Aaron's fight against racism and his entrepreneurial spirit are celebrated.

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.

Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth
This episode dissects critical legal and political battles, from a police qualified immunity ruling and racial discrimination in jury selection to the economic impact of anti-DEI policies on Black women entrepreneurs and the fight for voting rights.

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.

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects Afroman's defamation trial, spotlights a faith-based violence prevention model in Indianapolis, and features Melissa Butler's journey building The Lip Bar into a national beauty brand, alongside sharp commentary on US foreign policy blunders.

SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
This episode exposes the political machinations behind voter suppression efforts, the debate over congressional seniority, Trump's attempts to rename the Kennedy Center, and the economic fallout from his foreign policy in Iran.

Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode dissects the systemic attacks on DEI initiatives in higher education, the Supreme Court's unexpected block on Trump's tariffs, and the political disrespect shown to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s legacy, all framed as a coordinated effort to 'defund Black America.'

New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
A new video of the Minneapolis ICE shooting of Renee Good sparks outrage and legal action, while Philadelphia's Sheriff vows to arrest federal agents for 'thuggish behavior,' and a report reveals a struggling economy under Trump with rising Black unemployment.
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