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Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
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Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)

This episode exposes alleged racial and gender discrimination in military promotions by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the impact of a North Carolina court ruling on education funding, and a deep dive into Dr. King's 'Mountaintop' speech, alongside a pastor's scathing critique of white evangelical support for Donald Trump.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968"
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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968"

Personal accounts from those closest to Martin Luther King Jr. reveal the profound, lasting trauma and immediate resolve that followed his assassination on April 4, 1968, and the unexpected acts of support that emerged.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Martin Luther King Jr.AssassinationCivil Rights Movement

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”

This episode offers a raw, intimate look into the immediate aftermath of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination through the eyes of his family and closest associates, revealing their personal grief, resilience, and the profound societal impact.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Martin Luther King Jr.AssassinationCivil Rights Movement

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”

Witness the raw, personal accounts of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination and its immediate aftermath, as told by his children, close associates, and historical figures, revealing the profound trauma and unwavering resolve that shaped a nation.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”
Martin Luther King Jr.AssassinationCivil Rights Movement

#RolandMartinUnfiltered Presents: “April 4, 1968”

Witness the raw, immediate aftermath of Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination through the eyes of his closest family and allies, revealing their profound grief, unwavering commitment, and the nation's collective trauma.

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Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
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Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered

This episode exposes alleged racial and gender bias in military promotions, a critical shift in North Carolina's education funding, and a deep dive into the political weaponization of faith, all underscored by the urgent need for strategic voting to counter gerrymandering and maintain political power.

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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.

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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
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MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

This episode exposes the whitewashing of MLK's radical legacy, dissects the challenges of Doug Jones's gubernatorial campaign in Alabama, and critically examines the pervasive governance failures plaguing Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
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Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.

Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing political assault on Black America, from economic policies to civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for informed action and the preservation of MLK's radical legacy.

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Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
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Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.

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LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony
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LIVE: MLK Memorial Foundation wreath laying ceremony

This wreath-laying ceremony at the MLK Memorial serves as a powerful call to action, reminding attendees that Dr. King's fight for justice, democracy, hope, and love remains an ongoing responsibility for all generations.

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