Roland Martin Unfiltered
The Immortal Jim Crow. 'Goon Squad' Defamation Suit. Google Race Discrimination Case. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes the enduring grip of systemic racism through a Mississippi defamation suit, Google's racial discrimination settlement, and a deep dive into how Jim Crow's legacy still shapes Black America today.
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.!a
This episode unpacks the Supreme Court's evisceration of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana and its national implications, alongside a critical community forum in Shreveport addressing Black men's mental health and domestic violence.
Longest-Ever Government Shutdown Ends. May Day of Action. Ohio Black Expo. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical events affecting Black communities, from the longest federal shutdown and voting rights attacks to powerful community-led economic and social justice initiatives.
Moral Monday: Stop the War! (Washington, DC) | Rev. William Barber | Repairers of the Breach
Faith leaders and activists in Washington D.C. launched the "Moral Monday: Stop the War!" campaign, advocating for nonviolent resistance against military conflict and systemic "policy violence" like denying healthcare and food.
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.
Va. Redistricting Plan Approved. Black Florida Rep Resigns. Maternal Health Crisis. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes the systemic challenges impacting Black communities, from political disenfranchisement and criminal justice failures to a maternal health crisis, environmental injustice, and the deep roots of domestic violence.
Justin Fairfax and Wife Found Dead. GOP candidate Nazi comments. HBCU NIL Deals. #TheBreakdown
This episode dissects critical issues facing Black America, from police brutality and political extremism to economic disparities in college sports and historical institutional accountability.
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.
Black Single Moms Attacked. Jamilah Lemieux's Black. Single. Mother Claps Back #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode critiques the systemic vilification of Black single mothers, highlighting how political narratives and cultural stereotypes harm these women, and introduces Jamila Lemieux's book, "Black Single Mother," as a counter-narrative.
Black Single Moms Attacked. Jamilah Lemieux's Black. Single. Mother Claps Back #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode critiques the pervasive vilification of Black single mothers, highlighting Jamila Lemieux's new book 'Black Single Mother' as a counter-narrative and demanding societal respect and support.
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.
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. NY Stray Bullet Kills Baby. Racist Pizzeria Receipt. #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from police accountability and gun violence to racial discrimination in voting, healthcare, and daily life, alongside initiatives empowering Black communities through education and entrepreneurship.
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes targeted political attacks against Black leaders and communities, contrasts celebrity political stances, and highlights the systemic challenges Black professionals face in employment and relationships.
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
This episode exposes targeted political and social attacks against Black leaders and communities, from racist DMs to legislative power grabs, alongside discussions on Black entertainers' political alignments and the systemic challenges faced by Black women in employment and relationships.
DOJ Clears Breonna Taylor Officers. No Kings Protest. Black Infertility in the South |#TheBreakDown
This episode dissects critical issues from the DOJ's dismissal of charges in the Breonna Taylor case and a landmark racial discrimination verdict against a city, to the systemic challenges faced by Black women battling infertility and the moral leadership required to reform policing.
Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown
This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from the criminalization of reproductive rights and student activism against immigration enforcement to the ongoing efforts for reparations in New York and the inspiring journey of Miss Mississippi American addressing food insecurity.
Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode dissects a range of critical issues from voter suppression tactics and the pursuit of reparations in New York to the economic impact of hair braiding regulations and Afroman's landmark First Amendment victory against police defamation.
Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
This episode exposes the political maneuvers behind voter suppression, details New York's reparations efforts, debates Louisiana's hair braiding regulations, celebrates Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, and critically analyzes a contentious bodycam arrest in Texas.
Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin and guests dissect a multi-pronged assault on Black political power, from Trump's alleged plot to nationalize elections to the weakening of voting rights and attacks on DEI, urging aggressive mobilization and support for Black-owned media.
State of the Union Recap. Rep. Al Green Removed. Rep. Omar Heckles Trump. The Pink Nookie
This episode dissects the political theater of a State of the Union address, explores the historical roots of challenges to Black marriage, and highlights innovative Black-led initiatives in digital protection and entrepreneurship.
Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims
This episode dissects the political theater and underlying racial anxieties fueling current events, from Al Green's protest against racist rhetoric to the economic realities of demographic shifts and the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders.
They Are Erasing Black Gains In Real Time. Voting Isn’t Enough. Power Must Be Built
Black Voters Matter co-founders April and Cliff Albright argue that current political and economic policies constitute a direct assault on Black progress, demanding a multi-faceted resistance strategy and a radical vision for nation-building beyond traditional political engagement.
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.
Roland speaks at Corinth Houston Sunday Service 2-22-26
Roland Martin delivers a powerful call to action at a Houston church, dissecting systemic attacks on Black America and advocating for self-owned platforms, collective economics, and unwavering defense of community assets.
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