Roland Martin Unfiltered
Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged discriminatory blocking of military promotions, a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling shifting education funding to the legislature, and the critical importance of strategic voting in Virginia's redistricting referendum are analyzed, alongside a deep dive into MLK's 'Mountaintop Speech' and a pastor's critique of white evangelical political alignment.
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
This episode of Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects critical political and economic developments, from the launch of the People's Environmental Justice Caucus and rising mortgage rates due to global conflicts to the weaponization of AI and ongoing legal battles targeting Letitia James, all framed through a lens of sharp political commentary and advocacy for Black communities.
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
This episode dissects the modern redefinition of lynchings, the NBA's cancellation of 'Magic City Night,' a concerning rise in Black unemployment, the economic impact of current administration policies, the fight for minority business contracts in Texas, and Virginia's legislative push to mandate truth about January 6th.
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
This episode exposes systemic efforts to undermine Black economic progress and historical truth, from modern-day lynchings and economic policies to attempts to re-regulate college athlete earnings and dismantle minority business programs, all while celebrating Democratic counter-moves in narrative control.
Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett
Roland Martin dissects the strategic missteps in the Texas Democratic primary, the escalating US-Iran conflict, and the controversial 'Charlie Kirk Day' in Tennessee, emphasizing the critical need for Black voter mobilization and independent Black political infrastructure.
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes a coordinated effort to dismantle DEI initiatives and minority access to higher education, analyzes a Supreme Court setback for Trump's tariff policies, and honors the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. amidst political disrespect.
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Roland Martin and guests detail the ongoing attacks on DEI initiatives in universities, the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs, and the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., emphasizing the need for Black community mobilization and economic empowerment.
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America, from university DEI program cuts and a Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs to the denial of a national honor for Reverend Jesse Jackson, underscoring a critical need for strategic Black voter mobilization and economic self-reliance.
SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes via the SAVE Act, scrutinizes Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony on Epstein and DOJ corruption, and advocates for a strategic, localized voter mobilization strategy within Black communities.
Bishop Barber Love Forward March. Cops Shoot Detroit Mom. Black Farmers Shutout Of Federal Support.
This episode exposes systemic injustices impacting Black communities, from a Detroit police shooting and the exclusion of Black farmers from federal support to critical analyses of economic data and health disparities, alongside a major civil rights march.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes the Trump administration's alleged attempts to undermine election integrity in Fulton County, revoke Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and details the sentencing of a former deputy for Sonia Massie's murder, while critiquing broader economic and political strategies.
Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.
Fulton County officials frame an FBI search of their election center as an intimidation tactic, while Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation, and a former Illinois deputy receives a 20-year sentence for Sonia Massie's murder, all against a backdrop of critical commentary on the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged election interference and immigration policy shifts to police accountability and economic instability, all framed within a critique of the current political landscape.
Haitian TPS Fight in Florida. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced. Jeffries Blasts Trump.
This episode exposes critical challenges facing Black communities, from alleged political interference in Georgia elections and the looming deportation of Haitians, to police brutality and economic policies impacting everyday Americans.
Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
Tennessee's rejection of federal food aid, the DOJ's investigation into Jerome Powell, and Donald Trump's framing of the Civil Rights Act as harmful to white people reveal a coordinated political agenda to dismantle social progress and centralize power.
Tennessee Rejects Summer Food Aid, Feds Investigate Jerome Powell, Gilchrist Suspends Campaign
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on civil rights and institutional independence, ranging from Tennessee's rejection of federal food aid to Trump's political pressure on the Federal Reserve and a pervasive 'white grievance' narrative dismantling DEI.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
A Minneapolis ICE shooting sparks outrage and charges, while Philadelphia's Sheriff vows to jail federal agents for misconduct, highlighting a national struggle against perceived federal overreach and a floundering economy under the Trump administration.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode dissects a controversial Minneapolis ICE shooting, features a defiant Philadelphia Sheriff warning federal agents, and exposes the Trump administration's economic failures alongside a call for grassroots voter mobilization.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes federal overreach and economic struggles, featuring a Minneapolis ICE shooting, a Philadelphia Sheriff's defiant stand, and a national call to mobilize infrequent voters against systemic injustices.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes federal overreach and economic struggles under the Trump administration, highlighting local resistance and the critical need for grassroots political mobilization to counter systemic injustices.
New Minneapolis ICE Shooting Video, Philly Sheriff Warns ICE, Black Women Jobless Spike
This episode exposes federal law enforcement overreach, a struggling economy, and calls for grassroots voter mobilization to counter systemic injustices and political inaction.
Jasmine Crockett vs. Trump & MAGA. The Receipts. The Damage. The Truth. | Best of #RMU
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett announces her bid for the U.S. Senate in Texas, framing her campaign as a direct challenge to Trump's alleged racism and corruption, advocating for a strategy of base mobilization over appeasing swing voters.
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