Roland Martin Unfiltered
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.
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.
Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks centuries of Black creativity, revealing how it was systematically exploited and the ongoing fight for Black artists and innovators to reclaim ownership and profit from their intellectual labor.
Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks the systemic exploitation of Black intellectual property and creative genius throughout American history, from slavery to the AI era, and highlights the ongoing fight for ownership and control.
Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground
This episode unpacks critical legal battles concerning racial bias in the justice system, offers a deep dive into the complex history of US political parties and Black Americans, and highlights a community initiative fostering joy and connection among Black women.
“The Free and the Dead”: Black Seminole Chief Defies U.S. in Forgotten War
Uncover the untold history of the Black Seminoles, their powerful alliance with Native American tribes, and their decades-long defiance against U.S. colonial aggression in Florida.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.
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.
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.
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