Roland Martin Unfiltered
Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth beyond a mere holiday, framing it as a pivotal moment for Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and a continuous fight against systemic inequalities, while correcting historical narratives.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Explore Juneteenth's deep cultural roots through food, revealing how traditional red drinks and dishes serve as powerful symbols of resistance, healing, and diasporic connection against a backdrop of commercial exploitation.
Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth's historical significance, its role as a catalyst for ongoing Black liberation and economic empowerment, and the critical need for narrative control through Black-owned media and collective action.
Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth's complex history, its role as a catalyst for Black self-determination, and the ongoing fight for economic and social liberation, urging a shift from mere celebration to strategic action and narrative control.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Dr. Sunyatta Amen reveals how Juneteenth food traditions, particularly red foods, are deeply rooted in West African ancestral connections and acts of resistance against colonization, while also highlighting the modern challenge of corporate appropriation.
Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode dissects Juneteenth as not just a federal holiday, but a critical platform for Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and a continued fight against systemic inequalities, emphasizing the need to control the historical narrative and leverage collective power.
Historian Dr. Gerald Horne talks Juneteenth, the Texas counter-revolution and fascism
Dr. Gerald Horne exposes the hidden history of Texas's origins in slavery and its enduring link to modern American conservatism and the suppression of Black history.
Decolonizing our tongues & celebrating Juneteenth through food w/ Dr. Sunyatta Amen | #TheBlackTable
Dr. Sunyatta Amen reveals how Juneteenth food traditions, particularly red foods, are deeply rooted in African ancestral practices and acts of resistance, while warning against corporate co-option.
Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
This episode exposes alleged voter fraud and purges in Florida, analyzes Georgia's critical election runoffs, details the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, and condemns the police killing of a 1-year-old Black child in Mississippi, all while highlighting the historical and civic importance of Juneteenth.
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
This episode dissects multiple instances of alleged anti-Black policies and racial injustice, from the Trump administration's legal challenges to reparations and the Iran deal, to police brutality and the erasure of Black history.
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
Roland Martin and his guests deliver scathing critiques of the Trump administration's anti-Black policies, a controversial Iran deal, and instances of racial injustice and police brutality.
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
Roland Martin and his guests dissect a series of contentious events, from the legal challenge against Evanston's reparations program and the controversial Iran deal to a heated exchange between Whoopi Goldberg and JD Vance, police brutality, and the ongoing debate surrounding Juneteenth.
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
Roland Martin and his panel dissect Trump's 'stupid' Iran deal, JD Vance's evasions on anti-Black policies, egregious police brutality, and the historical significance of Juneteenth, all while exposing systemic racism and political hypocrisy.
Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin challenges Memphis's Black leadership and community to demand accountability and build economic power to combat systemic attacks on Black America, urging collective action beyond mere celebration.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political spectacle surrounding Trump's State of the Union, exposing racial undertones in policy debates, media narratives, and the ongoing legacy of civil rights leaders.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the pervasive nature of racial animus in American politics, from a congressman's direct protest against Trump's racism to local efforts to erase Black history and the underlying demographic anxieties fueling right-wing extremism.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political theater and underlying racial anxieties fueling current events, from Al Green's protest against racist rhetoric to the economic realities of demographic shifts and the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders.
Chicago Cop Violates Blacks. NY Professor Racist Comments. The AromaRoom Holistic Wellness
This episode dissects critical social issues, from police misconduct and racial insensitivity to the underrepresentation of Black engineers and the empowering rise of Black women in comedy, alongside a deep dive into media misinterpretation.
Anti-Ice Protest erupts in Minn. ICE Warrantless Entries, Opal Lee Honored, Coogler Oscar History
Roland Martin and his panel dissect aggressive ICE tactics, Florida's Attorney General nullifying civil rights laws, the Texas Senate race dynamics, and the racist backlash to Ryan Coogler's "Sinners" film.
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