Roland Martin Unfiltered
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing battles for Black political power, from the reintroduction of the George Floyd Justice and Policing Act to the contentious redistricting efforts across the South and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to boycott states eroding voting rights.
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode dissects the ongoing legislative battles for policing reform and voting rights, highlighting the critical fight against racial gerrymandering and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to leverage their economic power against discriminatory state policies.
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles and strategic resistance against efforts to diminish Black political power, from federal policing reform to state-level gerrymandering and calls for economic boycotts by Black athletes.
All Roads Lead to The South. Louisiana Slashes Black District. Early Vote Surge in Georgia.
Roland Martin and guests expose the coordinated assault on Black political power through voter suppression, gerrymandering, and racist rhetoric, urging immediate and unified action from the Black community.
Racist Texas Cop Appeals Firing. Stacey Abrams Subpoenaed. Black Voter Representation. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical threats to Black political power, details a high-profile police firing and a campaign finance investigation, and highlights entrepreneurial ventures in beauty and personal development.
MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic attacks, urging a unified, immediate, and sustained counter-mobilization.
Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
The episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive redistricting and legal challenges, urging a massive voter mobilization response.
Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to suppress Black political power and voting rights across the South, detailing specific legal battles in Tennessee, Alabama, and Virginia, alongside economic disparities and a controversial death row case.
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
This episode exposes a coordinated Republican effort to dilute Black voting power and suppress Democratic turnout through gerrymandering, politically motivated FBI raids, and disproportionate legal actions across multiple Southern states.
Louisiana GOP Wants to Destroy Black Political Power
Louisiana's Republican Governor and the Supreme Court's recent ruling have effectively dismantled a newly created majority-Black congressional district, sparking fears of widespread Black voter disenfranchisement across the South.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
Louisiana's election postponement due to a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights and a Shreveport community forum addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence highlight critical challenges to Black political power and community well-being.
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racially discriminatory maps and threatening Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased voter turnout and aggressive political counter-strategies.
NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative 'water heist' driven by data center demands, while South Carolina's Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen land, and experts highlight systemic issues fueling intimate partner violence in Black communities.
NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina's Black-majority counties face a legislative threat to their water and land resources, while the Gullah Geechee community demands reparations for stolen ancestral lands, highlighting ongoing systemic injustices.
NC Water Fight: Black Counties Targeted. Data Centers Blamed. Gullah Geechee Land Fight
North Carolina faces a contentious legislative battle over water rights, where a bill could allow predominantly white counties to seize water and land from Black-majority areas to support water-intensive data centers, while simultaneously, the Gullah Geechee community demands the return of ancestral plantation lands in South Carolina.
Louisiana Father Kills 8 Children. White Brothers Commit Hate Crime. Skin by Miriam Be #TheBreakdown
This episode covers a tragic mass shooting in Louisiana tied to domestic violence, a controversial congressional exchange on "reparenting" Black children, Virginia's critical redistricting amendment, and a breast cancer survivor's journey to holistic healing and natural skincare entrepreneurship.
LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
Virginia's critical referendum on congressional maps is framed as a Democratic counter-offensive against Republican gerrymandering, with speakers urging a 'yes' vote to secure political power and advance key policy initiatives.
LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies (1)
Virginia's critical redistricting referendum, aiming to flip four congressional seats, is framed as a necessary Democratic counter-move against Republican gerrymandering, with speakers emphasizing aggressive political engagement and the profound impact of every vote.
Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
This episode breaks down critical news stories, from a deadly MRI accident and a landmark inmate medical negligence verdict to the economic struggles of Black women and political efforts to impact voting rights, alongside interviews on fitness and community building.
LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional map changes was a critical battleground for national political power and Black representation, framed by Democrats as a necessary counter to Republican gerrymandering tactics.
Deadly MRI Accident. Inmate Awarded $307M. Iran War Powers. Black Women's Work Value #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks systemic injustices from fatal MRI accidents and prison medical neglect to economic disparities for Black women, while also spotlighting community-driven solutions and the high stakes of political engagement.
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
This episode dissects three critical issues impacting Black America: documented police brutality in Jacksonville, Trump's proposed budget cuts targeting minority programs, and the systematic right-wing media propaganda by Sinclair Broadcasting in Baltimore.
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.
Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered (1)
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces accusations of racial and gender discrimination in military promotions, while a North Carolina court decision shifts education funding power to Republicans, and a former Moral Majority pastor denounces white evangelicals' support for Trump.
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