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Civil Rights Legacy

Discover key takeaways from 6 podcast episodes about this topic.

Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More
Political OppositionState of the UnionAuthoritarianism
Feb 25, 2026

Rep. Summer Lee on Boycotting Trump Speech, Jesse Jackson, Voting Rights, “Endless Wars” & More

Congresswoman Summer Lee explains her boycott of Trump's State of the Union, criticizing his administration's policies on voting rights, foreign policy, and attacks on civil rights legacies.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
DEI initiativesHigher educationRacial discrimination
Feb 21, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
DEI InitiativesHigher Education PolicyRacial Equity
Feb 21, 2026

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.'

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Eminent DomainRacial InjusticeBlack-Owned Land
Feb 20, 2026

Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects a Georgia Black family's eminent domain battle, exposes a 'racist' pastor at the Pentagon, and meticulously debunks claims of Donald Trump's support for Black Americans, while also honoring the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out
Civil Rights LegacyRacial JusticePolice Accountability
Feb 20, 2026

Jackson Children Speak Out. Cop Charges Dropped In Randy Cox Case. Black Woman FBI Agent Pushed Out

This episode exposes how institutional narratives distort legacies, systemic forces push out marginalized professionals, and accountability for injustice remains elusive, while highlighting personal resilience and innovative solutions for community well-being.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
Racial InjusticeMardi Gras IncidentSystemic Racism
Feb 19, 2026

Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities

This episode exposes racial injustices from a Mardi Gras incident and political attacks, while also highlighting Black community empowerment through land ownership, HBCU initiatives, and the enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered