Black Political Power
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional map changes was a critical battleground for national political power and Black representation, framed by Democrats as a necessary counter to Republican gerrymandering tactics.

Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
Virginia's April 21st referendum on congressional redistricting is a critical battleground that could determine national House control and significantly impact Black political power, setting a precedent against Republican gerrymandering tactics.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated, multi-front assault by Republican-aligned forces to dismantle Black political, economic, and social power across various sectors in America.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America's political, economic, and social power, from targeted legislation and military discrimination to voter suppression and disinformation campaigns, urging immediate, organized political action.

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Roland Martin and guests detail a coordinated, multi-faceted attack by Republicans on Black political power, economic stability, and civil rights across various sectors and states, from Georgia's DAs to military promotions and Black farmers' land ownership.

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.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
This episode exposes Republican-led efforts to suppress Black votes through misleading mailers, restrictive voting legislation, and historical revisionism, while highlighting strong pushback from Democratic and some Republican figures.

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Roland Martin exposes Republican tactics to suppress Black votes and whitewash history, from misleading mailers in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and a Tennessee lawmaker's biblical justification for slavery.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine democratic elections and Black political power, highlighting the critical need for Black community mobilization and support for Black-owned media amidst escalating attacks on civil rights.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
Roland Martin and guests expose alleged plots by Donald Trump to seize control of midterm elections, detail threats to Black political power from Supreme Court rulings and Medicaid cuts, and honor the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. and Black-owned media.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine voting rights and Black political power, details the legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, and highlights critical attacks on social safety nets and DEI initiatives.

Miss. Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling. Howard Swim Team History. Black Diaspora to Ghana.
This episode exposes critical threats to Black voting rights in the US, highlights Howard University's historic athletic achievement, and details actionable opportunities for the Black diaspora to connect and invest in Ghana.

Miss. Black Voters Brace for Elections Ruling. Howard Swim Team History. Black Diaspora to Ghana.
Black voters face a critical Supreme Court decision threatening voting rights, while the Black diaspora finds cultural and economic opportunities in Ghana, and a new scholarship tackles access barriers in corporate law.

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.

Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial.
This episode exposes alleged plots to undermine democratic elections, the erosion of Black political power, and the critical role of Black-owned media, all framed by the urgent need for Black communities to mobilize against systemic attacks.

#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Black America delivers a powerful counter-narrative to the official State of the Union, detailing the devastating impacts of the current administration and outlining a strategic blueprint for resistance and nation-building.

Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode exposes a coordinated effort to dismantle DEI initiatives and minority access to higher education, analyzes a Supreme Court setback for Trump's tariff policies, and honors the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr. amidst political disrespect.

Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Roland Martin and guests detail the ongoing attacks on DEI initiatives in universities, the Supreme Court's ruling against Trump's tariffs, and the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr., emphasizing the need for Black community mobilization and economic empowerment.

Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
This episode dissects the systemic attacks on DEI initiatives in higher education, the Supreme Court's unexpected block on Trump's tariffs, and the political disrespect shown to Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s legacy, all framed as a coordinated effort to 'defund Black America.'

Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
This episode provides an in-depth analysis of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s monumental legacy, highlighting his strategic use of economic power, political trailblazing, and global influence in the fight for civil rights.

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Mississippi lawmakers fight national voter suppression with a state-level Voting Rights Act, while the White House uses AI for propaganda and Trump's global blunders highlight America's decline, forcing a hard look at the viability of Black institutions.

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
This episode exposes a systematic assault on Black America's civil and economic rights, highlighting the deliberate sanitization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

Crockett Senate Poll Questioned. Black Woman Fights Disenfranchisement. Assault on Black History.
Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political machinations undermining Black representation in Texas, the systemic disenfranchisement of Black voters in Tennessee, and the Trump administration's efforts to erase Black history from national coinage and academic institutions.