Roland Martin Unfiltered

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Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
HBCU UnderfundingVoting RightsJudicial Bias

Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence

This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, from HBCU underfunding and union suppression to judicial decisions, urging collective Black political and economic action.

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Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown
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Redistricting Battle in The South. Uber Ride Killing. 6 Years After George Floyd #TheBreakdown

A deep dive into critical issues impacting Black America, from voting power and economic engagement to career advancement and social justice legacies.

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Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
Police BrutalityRacial JusticeVoter Suppression

Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power

This episode exposes systemic hypocrisies, from police brutality and voter suppression tactics to selective outrage over Saudi investments and the nuanced legacy of Jackie Robinson's integration, all framed through the lens of Black political and social empowerment.

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Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
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Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power

This episode exposes systemic issues from police brutality and voter suppression to the hypocrisy of Saudi investments and the complex legacy of Jackie Robinson, urging Black Americans to engage politically and preserve their history.

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Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
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Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the systemic issues of police brutality, voter suppression, and political hypocrisy, urging Black communities to actively engage in politics while commemorating Jackie Robinson's complex legacy.

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Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
CapitalismBlack Economic EmpowermentFinancial Literacy

Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs

This episode dissects the political and economic landscape impacting Black America, from the firing of Pam Bondi and the threat of the MAGA agenda to the practicalities of building Black wealth through financial literacy and strategic voting.

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SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
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SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire

This episode dissects the Supreme Court's potential impact on voting rights, critiques the Memphis Safe Task Force, and celebrates the Affordable Care Act's anniversary, all while exploring the untold history of Black Seminole resistance.

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Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
Corporate BankruptcyWorkplace BiasPolice Misconduct

Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS

A federal judge blocked Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver's bankruptcy filing, citing lack of authority and ongoing financial mismanagement, while McDonald's faces a racial bias lawsuit and the Supreme Court considers ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians.

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Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles
Systemic RacismBlack LiberationWhite Nationalism

Slaveholder Religion Exposed. Roland Warns Of Slavery Without Shackles

Roland Martin exposes the systemic, multi-faceted assault on Black America, labeling modern white Christian nationalism as a 'slaveholder religion' and urging the Black community to mobilize against 'slavery without shackles' by defending their gains and actively participating in the ongoing fight for liberation.

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FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
Election IntegrityDOJ InvestigationsCivil Rights

FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.

This episode breaks down critical legal battles, corporate monopolies, and social issues, from an FBI raid on an election office and a councilman's use of a racial slur to the fight against gentrification and the impact of social media addiction.

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Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMLK DayBlack America

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

On MLK Day, this episode dissects the ongoing, multi-faceted attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, emphasizing the critical role of Black-owned media and active political engagement.

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Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
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Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner

Roland Martin challenges the audience at an MLK dinner to move beyond passive celebration and engage in active, sustained political and economic struggle, emphasizing that 'rest time is over' for those seeking real societal change.

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