Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin delivers a fiery Juneteenth speech in Memphis, challenging Black leaders and communities to demand accountability, mobilize politically, and build economic power to combat a systematic 'Jim Crow 2.0' agenda.
Black Men Created America’s First Paramedics. Freedom House’s Hidden History
Discover the untold history of Freedom House, where Black men in Pittsburgh's Hill District founded America's first paramedic service in 1966, revolutionizing emergency medicine despite facing systemic racism and institutional adversity.
Fisk Data Center Plot Exposed. Justin Jones Says Black Nashville Is Being Targeted
Fisk University's plan to build a $400 million data center in North Nashville faces strong opposition from community leaders, students, and alumni who allege environmental racism, lack of transparency, and suppression of dissent.
Black Men Created America’s First Paramedics. Freedom House’s Hidden History
Discover the untold history of Freedom House, where Black men in Pittsburgh founded America's first paramedic service in 1966, revolutionizing emergency medicine despite facing pervasive systemic racism and institutional sabotage.
Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin challenges Memphis's Black leadership and community to demand accountability and build economic power to combat systemic attacks on Black America, urging collective action beyond mere celebration.
Trump Hormuz Blockade. Black Influencer Killed on Vacation. Afroman N-Word Backlash
This episode unpacks critical social and economic issues affecting Black communities, from the erasure of history and legislative attacks on voting rights to the economic impact of the film industry and the debate around the N-word.
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
Roland Martin and guest Morgan Harper dissect the March job report, revealing economic stagnation and disparities for Black workers, while also sharply criticizing LeBron James's dismissive comments about Memphis and their broader economic implications for 'second-tier' cities.
Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a fictional 2026 US invasion of Venezuela, arguing it was a resource grab for oil, not a drug interdiction, and connects this imperialistic foreign policy to domestic issues like healthcare and the critical role of local Black leadership.
Trump Invades Venezuela, Captures Maduro, Pastors Push Back; Atlanta Mayor Sworn in
This episode exposes the alleged true motives behind Trump's military intervention in Venezuela, framing it as a resource grab for oil and minerals, not a fight against drug trafficking, while also highlighting Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens's second-term agenda focused on community reinvestment.
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