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Black Media

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SCOTUS Splits On Trump Power. Black Farmers Sue Over Wage Bias. GOP Host Backs Ossoff
Supreme CourtExecutive PowerVoting Rights
Jun 30, 2026

SCOTUS Splits On Trump Power. Black Farmers Sue Over Wage Bias. GOP Host Backs Ossoff

The Supreme Court's recent rulings reveal a stark divide in executive power and voting rights, while a conservative host backs a Democrat in Georgia, and Black farmers sue over discriminatory wages.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hill
Black MediaSystemic RacismPolitical Strategy
Jun 27, 2026

Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hill

Roland Martin argues that the Black community is under a coordinated attack to defund Black America and calls for a strategic, data-driven, and micro-focused organizational response from Black institutions, particularly the church and media, to reclaim power and economic leverage.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Fisk Data Center Revolt. TX Mandates Bible Reading. Disaster Bias Rule Ends. Dem Socialist Takeover?
EducationData CentersEnvironmental Impact
Jun 27, 2026

Fisk Data Center Revolt. TX Mandates Bible Reading. Disaster Bias Rule Ends. Dem Socialist Takeover?

Roland Martin and his panel dissect the controversy surrounding Fisk University's data center, the Trump administration's dismantling of anti-discrimination disaster aid rules, the rise of Democratic Socialists in local elections, and the imperative for aggressive congressional investigations into corruption.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America
Voting RightsRacial DiscriminationPolitical Engagement
Jun 23, 2026

SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America

Roland Martin and Congresswoman Joyce Beatty expose systemic attacks on Black political power and economic advancement, from Supreme Court rulings to military discrimination, urging aggressive voter mobilization and community action.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America
Voting RightsRacial DiscriminationPolitical Engagement
Jun 23, 2026

SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America

Roland Martin and guest Avis Jones-DeWeever dissect critical attacks on Black political power, economic advancement, and civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for collective action and strategic voting to combat systemic racism and preserve democratic gains.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actors.
Voter SuppressionRedistrictingPolitical Activism
Jun 16, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Truck Driver Attacked. Obama Center. Black Men Info War. Trump Fact-Checker Gone. Best of #RMU
Police BrutalityMedia BiasIndependent Media
Jun 15, 2026

Black Truck Driver Attacked. Obama Center. Black Men Info War. Trump Fact-Checker Gone. Best of #RMU

This episode exposes critical issues facing the Black community, from police brutality and media bias against independent voices to the strategic importance of Black-owned media in an ongoing information war.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland And A. Scott Bolden Clash Over Who Funds The Black Fight. Corporate Checks Come With A Price
Corporate FundingCivil RightsBlack Advocacy
Jun 7, 2026

Roland And A. Scott Bolden Clash Over Who Funds The Black Fight. Corporate Checks Come With A Price

Roland Martin and A. Scott Bolden intensely debate whether Black civil rights organizations should reject corporate funding from companies unwilling to actively support voting rights, highlighting the tension between financial dependence and independent advocacy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
Carmelo Anthony TrialJury SelectionRacial Bias in Justice System
Jun 7, 2026

All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.

This episode dissects the systemic biases impacting the Carmelo Anthony trial, critiques Democratic political strategy on gerrymandering, and exposes the critical underutilization of black-owned media in political mobilization, all while highlighting the deliberate spread of misinformation.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Racial DiscriminationJudicial BiasMilitary Promotions
Jun 7, 2026

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power

Roland Martin and his panel expose alleged anti-Black policies within the Trump administration and the Supreme Court, while advocating for Black communities to self-fund their activism and media for true liberation.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
Racial JusticeJudicial SystemPolitical Strategy
Jun 5, 2026

All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.

This episode dissects the racial biases in the Carmelo Anthony trial's all-white jury, critiques Democratic political strategy as playing for popularity instead of power, and champions Black-owned media as the essential battleground in an ongoing 'information war'.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
Racial JusticeJudicial SystemJury Selection
Jun 5, 2026

All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.

This episode dissects the systemic biases in the justice system and political landscape, emphasizing the critical need for strategic mobilization and investment in Black-owned media to counter pervasive misinformation and disempowerment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
Voting RightsRedistrictingSupreme Court
Jun 4, 2026

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview

The Supreme Court's controversial decision on Alabama's congressional map, a lawsuit by Black farmers against the USDA, and an update on the Carmelo Anthony trial highlight ongoing civil rights battles, while a powerful congressional confrontation and a heartfelt tribute to Pebo Bryson underscore cultural and political tensions.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
Voting RightsGerrymanderingSupreme Court
Jun 4, 2026

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview

This episode exposes the Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on voting rights, highlights the systemic challenges faced by Black farmers, and features a powerful congressional confrontation against racial insensitivity, alongside a tribute to music icon Pebo Bryson.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
Supreme CourtVoting RightsGerrymandering
Jun 4, 2026

SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview

The Supreme Court's contradictory rulings on Alabama's congressional map and the USDA's cancellation of grants to Black farmers highlight systemic racial injustice, while the Carmelo Anthony trial sparks community division and a tribute honors the late R&B legend Peabo Bryson.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Racial JusticeVoting RightsPolitical Activism
Jun 2, 2026

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power

Roland Martin and guests dissect perceived anti-Black policies by the Trump administration and Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, while advocating for self-funded Black activism and media to counter systemic oppression.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
Racial DiscriminationJudicial SystemMilitary Policy
Jun 2, 2026

Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power

Roland Martin and his guests sharply critique Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas for his 'anti-Black' rulings and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allegedly blocking military promotions based on race and gender, while emphasizing the critical need for Black organizations to achieve financial independence to combat systemic oppression.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms (1)
Racial GerrymanderingVoting RightsPolitical Representation
May 31, 2026

La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms (1)

Louisiana Republicans eliminated a majority-Black congressional district, Alabama voided a primary election, and Donald Trump faced multiple legal setbacks, all while a Giants player's support for Trump sparked team controversy, highlighting a 'GOP war on Black America' and the need for sustained Black voter engagement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
Voting RightsGerrymanderingPolitical Representation
May 30, 2026

La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms

This episode dissects the escalating Republican efforts to suppress Black voting power and representation in Southern states, alongside Donald Trump's ongoing legal challenges and a critical discussion on athletes' political stances.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
RedistrictingVoter SuppressionPolitical Representation
May 30, 2026

La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms

Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes a multi-front 'GOP war on Black America' through legislative attacks on voting rights, judicial setbacks for Donald Trump, and cultural clashes over political alignment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
RedistrictingVoter SuppressionCivil Rights
May 30, 2026

La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms

Louisiana Republicans eliminated a second majority-black congressional district, Alabama voided a primary election, and Donald Trump faced multiple legal setbacks, highlighting an ongoing political and legal battle against Black representation and democratic norms.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal (1)
NAACPSports BoycottVoting Rights
May 25, 2026

NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Roland Blasts Stephen A. Smith. Trump IRS Deal (1)

Roland Martin critically examines the NAACP's 'Out of Bounds' initiative urging Black athletes to boycott Southern states over voting rights, exposes Trump's alleged corrupt IRS deal and slush fund for January 6th defendants, and blasts exploitative religious figures.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
George FloydPolicing ReformRedistricting
May 25, 2026

George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War i The South. Talarico Senate Campaign

This episode dissects the ongoing legislative battles for policing reform and voting rights, highlighting the critical fight against racial gerrymandering and the NAACP's call for Black athletes to leverage their economic power against discriminatory state policies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Education ReformCharter SchoolsPolitical Obstruction
May 15, 2026

Capital Prep Middletown Townhall | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Despite being Connecticut's top-ranked school for college preparation, Capital Prep's bid to open a new school in Middletown to serve underserved Black and Latino children was blocked by local politicians, revealing a deep-seated political battle over educational equity and community control.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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