Roland Martin Unfiltered
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.
Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's alleged discriminatory blocking of military promotions, a North Carolina Supreme Court ruling shifting education funding to the legislature, and the critical importance of strategic voting in Virginia's redistricting referendum are analyzed, alongside a deep dive into MLK's 'Mountaintop Speech' and a pastor's critique of white evangelical political alignment.
Trump Impact On Black America. SCOTUS Birthright Citizenship Case. Alabama College DEI probe
This episode details the extensive impact of Trump administration policies on Black Americans, from legal challenges to birthright citizenship and DEI initiatives to the economic resilience of Black women entrepreneurs.
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests detail a coordinated, multi-faceted attack by Republicans on Black political power, economic stability, and civil rights across various sectors and states, from Georgia's DAs to military promotions and Black farmers' land ownership.
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.
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
This episode dissects the controversial end of the national Target boycott, the environmental threat of Elon Musk's xAI gas turbines in Mississippi, and Florida's escalating legislative war against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine voting rights and Black political power, details the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, and highlights critical attacks on social safety nets and DEI initiatives.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes a multi-front assault on Black political power and social programs, from alleged Trump plots to nationalize elections to Supreme Court challenges against voting rights and federal funding freezes.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine democratic elections, the erosion of Black political power, and the critical role of Black-owned media, all framed by the urgent need for Black communities to mobilize against systemic attacks.
SAVE Act Vote Threatens Voting Rights. Bondi Deflects on Epstein. Black Unemployment Still Higher
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress votes via the SAVE Act, scrutinizes Attorney General Pam Bondi's evasive testimony on Epstein and DOJ corruption, and advocates for a strategic, localized voter mobilization strategy within Black communities.
Love Forward Together March. 75-Year-Old Black Man Faces Execution. Trump STD Grant Funding Cut.
This episode details critical social justice movements, controversial political actions, and offers a strategic blueprint for black communities to build political power and combat voter suppression.
Love Forward Together Mass People’s Assembly & Moral March Mobilization | Day 2
This episode documents Day 2 of the 'Love Forward Together' march in rural North Carolina, a mobilization against voter disenfranchisement and redistricting, emphasizing community unity and persistent activism.
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of political and social controversies, from alleged racist attacks by a former President and aggressive federal immigration tactics to local legislative battles over redistricting and a veteran's deportation fight.
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.
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
This episode exposes a series of critical political and social justice issues, from a racist video by former President Trump and battles over redistricting to local government efforts to hold federal immigration agents accountable and a veteran's fight against deportation.
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.
Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
This episode unpacks critical political events, offers practical travel advice during disruptions, spotlights a youth development organization, and shares a powerful personal story about medical bias and radical self-care.
Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
This episode exposes alleged political weaponization of federal agencies, highlights critical social issues like medical bias and racial discrimination in travel, and showcases community empowerment through youth organizations.
Ala. pushes gerrymandering bill, Trump’s white genocide lies, SCOTUS hears Lisa Cook case
This episode exposes Alabama's 'trigger bill' designed to dilute Black voting power, dissects Trump's attempt to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, and critiques the political hypocrisy in the Epstein investigation, alongside the global and domestic impacts of Trump's rhetoric and policies.
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).
ICE Killing in Minneapolis Sparks Outrage, Crockett Rips GOP, CurlMix Comeback
This episode exposes alleged government deception surrounding a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, highlights a successful Democratic healthcare strategy, and celebrates a black-owned business's community-backed survival.
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