Roland Martin Unfiltered

The Fight Back Begins. Organizers Respond to Attacks on Voting Rights #TheOtherSideOfChange
This episode exposes the ongoing erosion of voting rights through Supreme Court decisions and gerrymandering, highlighting the urgent grassroots and strategic responses emerging from the American South.

Moral Monday - Moral Witness in the Public Square. Live outside the White House
Activists and faith leaders gather outside the White House for 'Moral Monday' to condemn policy violence, voter suppression, and Christian nationalism, urging collective action and a 'third reconstruction' for justice.

Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hall
Roland Martin exposes the coordinated attack on Black America and critiques Black institutions for failing to mount an organized, data-driven response, urging a micro-level, collective action strategy.

SCOTUS Opens Haitian Deportation Door. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Black Voters. Trump Voting EO Blocked
The Supreme Court's decision to allow the deportation of hundreds of thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants sparks outrage and economic concern, while Democrats grapple with mobilizing Black voters and countering Trump's election interference efforts.

SCOTUS Opens Haitian Deportation Door. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Black Voters. Trump Voting EO Blocked
The Supreme Court's decision to allow deportation of Haitian and Syrian immigrants sparks outrage and economic concern, while House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries addresses critical issues around Black voter mobilization and Republican voter suppression tactics.

State Of Black America Warns: Jim Crow 2.0 Is Taking Black Seats, Money, And Power
This episode exposes a systematic, multi-pronged attack on Black political power and economic infrastructure, labeling it 'Jim Crow 2.0,' with specific examples of voter suppression, gerrymandering, and defunding initiatives across the U.S.

Standing Against Threats to Elections | House Democrats Hearing
House Democrats convene a hearing to detail an alleged concerted campaign by the Trump administration and Republicans to undermine election security and suppress votes, outlining specific threats and Democratic counter-strategies.

NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black America's economic, political, and social infrastructure, from changes in minority bank definitions and college athlete exploitation to foreign aid cuts and voter suppression tactics.

NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
This episode exposes how current political actions, from changes in minority bank definitions to attempts to regulate college athlete earnings and block foreign aid, are systematically undermining Black economic power, voting rights, and social justice.

SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old
The Supreme Court's 'religious freedom' stance is selectively applied, undermining civil rights and federal laws, while police brutality and voter suppression continue to disproportionately target Black communities, underscoring the critical need for massive voter turnout to drive systemic change.

Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
This episode exposes alleged voter fraud and purges in Florida, analyzes Georgia's shifting political landscape, highlights the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, and condemns the tragic police killing of a 1-year-old in Mississippi, underscoring the urgent need for civic engagement and police reform.

Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
This episode exposes alleged voter manipulation in Florida, analyzes Georgia's political shifts, highlights the crisis facing Black farmers, and condemns the police killing of a 1-year-old in Mississippi, all while emphasizing the historical and civic importance of Juneteenth.

Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
This episode exposes alleged voter manipulation in Florida, dissects Georgia's runoff elections, highlights the ongoing crisis for Black farmers, and condemns a police shooting of a Black toddler in Mississippi, all while advocating for Black civic engagement and historical recognition.

NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
Roland Martin and guests dissect Republican-led voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, the backlash against Trump's White House UFC event, and Color of Change's fight for DEI, while challenging the divisive debate over Black British actors in Hollywood.

NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
Roland Martin dissects Republican voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, criticizes the White House UFC event, and challenges the divisive debate over British vs. African-American actors.

NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
This episode exposes Republican efforts to suppress Black votes in North Carolina and Georgia, critiques the politicization of the White House with a controversial UFC event, and challenges the divisive debate between Black American and Black British actors.

The Fight Back Begins. Organizers Respond to Attacks on Voting Rights #TheOtherSideOfChange
As the Supreme Court rolls back voting rights protections, this episode galvanizes listeners with historical context and actionable strategies from grassroots organizers fighting to preserve Black political power across the South.

NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actors.
Roland Martin and guests dissect Republican voter suppression efforts in North Carolina and Georgia, condemn Trump's politicization of the White House with a UFC event, expose corporate dismantling of DEI, and challenge the divisive debate over Black British actors taking American roles.

Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices and political maneuvering, from a Black truck driver's courthouse assault to Trump's vanity projects and a university's controversial data center plan, while highlighting the critical need to support Black institutions.

Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
Roland Martin critically examines a black trucker's lawsuit against a deputy, the removal of Trump's name from the Kennedy Center, alleged FBI targeting of a voting rights group, and Fisk University's controversial data center plan, highlighting systemic issues and calls for accountability.

Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices, political weaponization, and community struggles, from a black trucker's assault by a deputy to the financial precarity of black cultural institutions and the environmental racism of data center proposals.

Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
This episode exposes systemic injustices, from a black trucker's assault by a deputy to the FBI targeting a voting rights group, while also highlighting cultural battles over public institutions and the financial struggles of black museums.

The Supreme Court’s War on Voting Rights and Black Political Power #TheOtherSideOfChange
The Supreme Court, increasingly acting as a political actor, is systematically dismantling voting protections and civil rights, particularly impacting Black communities and threatening the future of American democracy.

Karmelo Trial Testimony Raises Questions. Elijah McClain Convictions Reversed. Black Jobs Gap.
This episode dissects critical legal cases, economic disparities affecting the Black community, and the controversial intersection of politics, sports, and justice, revealing systemic biases and policy failures.
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