Roland Martin Unfiltered

“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
This episode uncovers the suppressed history of the Black Seminoles, a powerful alliance of African and Indigenous peoples who successfully defied the U.S. Army for decades, challenging foundational myths of American history.

“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
Uncover the untold history of the Black Seminoles, their powerful alliance with Native American tribes, and their decades-long defiance against U.S. colonial aggression in Florida.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes deceptive political tactics, from misleading mailers targeting Black voters in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and Republican attempts to whitewash history, all while advocating for Black political power.

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.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes Republican-led efforts to suppress Black votes through misleading mailers, restrictive voting legislation, and historical revisionism, while highlighting strong pushback from Democratic and some Republican figures.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes Republican tactics to suppress Black votes and whitewash history, from misleading mailers in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and a Tennessee lawmaker's biblical justification for slavery.

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’s Racist Attack on the Obamas. Va. Map Signed. Philly Sues Over Slavery Exhibit.
Roland Martin and guests dissect Donald Trump's racist video depicting the Obamas as monkeys, a lawsuit against the removal of a Philadelphia slavery exhibit, Virginia's new congressional map, Haiti's Olympic uniform controversy, and the historical context of vigilantism and racial bias through the Bernard Goetz shooting.

Chicago Moves to Hold ICE Accountable. Virginia Dems Redraw Maps. Trump Hijacks Prayer Breakfast
This episode exposes how local Black leaders are actively countering federal overreach and political gerrymandering, while also highlighting a Black-owned beauty brand challenging industry toxicity.

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level Voting Rights Act to counter federal erosion of protections, while the podcast exposes government use of AI propaganda, Trump's destabilizing foreign policy, and the critical need for Black institutions to make strategic business decisions for survival.

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
This episode exposes a systematic assault on Black America's civil and economic rights, highlighting the deliberate sanitization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

LIVE: 2026 Martin Luther King Jr. Beloved Community Commemorative Service
This 2026 MLK Commemorative Service emphasizes that realizing Dr. King's 'Beloved Community' requires active nonviolent commitment, confronting historical revisionism, and fostering intergenerational dialogue to combat societal division and injustice.

Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Roland Martin delivers a fiery address, challenging the Black community and allies to move beyond passive celebration of MLK Day and engage in aggressive, collective action to combat systemic racism and political attacks.

Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
This episode dissects the systemic attacks on Black political power and historical representation, from questionable Texas Senate polls targeting a Black congresswoman to the erasure of Black figures from national coins and the suppression of diverse education in Texas universities.

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode delivers a scathing remembrance of the January 6th Capitol attack, contrasting political narratives with firsthand accounts and highlighting the ongoing fight for civil rights and the power of gospel music.

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode sharply contrasts Democratic and Republican narratives surrounding the January 6th Capitol attack, featuring insights from LA Mayor Karen Bass and a deep dive into the life and music of gospel maestro Richard Smallwood.

Jan. 6 Remembrance, LA Mayor Karen Bass, Richard Smallwood Talks
This episode delivers a sharp critique of Republican efforts to downplay the January 6th insurrection, featuring insights from political figures and a profound interview with gospel maestro Richard Smallwood on music, mental health, and his personal journey.

LIVE: After January 6th: Setting the Record Straight on the Capitol Insurrection Presented by BSN
This congressional hearing marks the five-year anniversary of the January 6th Capitol insurrection, detailing Donald Trump's role in inciting the violence, his subsequent pardons of convicted rioters, and the ongoing efforts by his administration to undermine democratic institutions and rewrite history.
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