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Civil Rights

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Afroman Wins in Court. Cops Raid His Home, Find Nothing, Then Lose Big
First AmendmentParody LawPolice Accountability
Mar 20, 2026

Afroman Wins in Court. Cops Raid His Home, Find Nothing, Then Lose Big

Afroman successfully defended himself against a defamation lawsuit from sheriff's deputies he parodied, turning a wrongful raid into a viral sensation and a significant financial opportunity.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictEnergy Markets
Mar 19, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, March 19, 2026

This episode dissects the escalating Israel-Iran conflict, its global economic fallout, the Trump administration's controversial war messaging, and a fatal ICE shooting, revealing deep political and social fissures.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
Free SpeechDefamation LawsuitArtistic Expression
Mar 19, 2026

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the political maneuvering around a government shutdown impacting TSA, and the historical fight for recognition by the 'Black Angels' nurses and descendants of enslaved people.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown
Civil RightsCommunity ViolenceEntrepreneurship
Mar 19, 2026

Afroman Clashes with Officers in Court. Primary Election Results Lip Bar Beauty Brand |#TheBreakDown

This episode unpacks the Afroman civil trial, a community-led violence reduction model, and the growth of The Lip Bar beauty brand, alongside a sharp critique of US foreign policy decisions.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
Voter SuppressionElection LawGerrymandering
Mar 18, 2026

Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.

This episode exposes Republican legislative tactics, from a 'Trojan horse' voter suppression bill and self-sabotaging foreign policy to racially charged misinformation campaigns against small business support and religious freedom in education.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car
Target BoycottSocial JusticeBlack Activism
Mar 16, 2026

Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car

This episode exposes the fractured leadership of the Target boycott, details a troubling police incident in Texas, and critically examines the rise of white Christian nationalism and its impact on American democracy and policy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
Political CommentaryCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 13, 2026

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution

This episode unpacks critical political and social justice developments, from Rep. James Clyburn's reelection bid and the impact of anti-DEI legislation to a former inmate's historic prison purchase and a disturbing report on the evolution of lynching in America.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
US PoliticsCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 12, 2026

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution

This episode unpacks critical political developments, groundbreaking social justice initiatives, and ongoing racial disparities, from a former inmate buying a prison to evolving forms of lynching and legislative attacks on DEI.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Voter SuppressionGerrymanderingRacial Justice
Mar 11, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
Police BrutalityCivil RightsRacial Injustice
Mar 11, 2026

Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health

This episode dissects critical issues from modern-day lynchings and police brutality to vital Black maternal health initiatives and investment opportunities in Ghana.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Voter SuppressionGerrymanderingRacial Justice
Mar 11, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Modern LynchingsCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
Civil RightsRacial JusticeReproductive Health
Mar 10, 2026

Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health

This episode exposes the ongoing reality of modern-day lynchings, reframes reproductive health as foundational literacy, and highlights Ghana as a prime destination for Black diaspora investment and cultural reconnection.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Civil RightsRacial JusticeModern Lynching
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode dissects the modern redefinition of lynchings, the NBA's cancellation of 'Magic City Night,' a concerning rise in Black unemployment, the economic impact of current administration policies, the fight for minority business contracts in Texas, and Virginia's legislative push to mandate truth about January 6th.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.
Current EventsCriminal JusticeImmigration Policy
Mar 10, 2026

Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.

This episode unpacks critical news headlines, from legal battles over Temporary Protected Status to a mother's murder charges, alongside inspiring stories of community healing through gardening and entrepreneurship in the luxury watch market.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Civil RightsModern LynchingsRacial Justice
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes systemic efforts to undermine Black economic progress and historical truth, from modern-day lynchings and economic policies to attempts to re-regulate college athlete earnings and dismantle minority business programs, all while celebrating Democratic counter-moves in narrative control.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.
Black Community NewsCivil RightsSocial Justice
Mar 9, 2026

Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.

This episode unpacks critical news affecting the Black community, from a mother's arrest in a tragic child death and threats against a NYC mayor to the enduring legacy of Jesse Jackson Sr. and innovative community-led initiatives in food security and entrepreneurship.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsEconomic JusticeVoter Registration
Mar 9, 2026

RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

This homegoing service celebrates the monumental life and enduring legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., highlighting his relentless fight for civil rights, economic justice, and global human dignity, and calling for the continuation of his 'Keep Hope Alive' mission.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black People GO OFF On Democrats DISRESPECTING Jesse Jackson At Funeral With Anti-Trump Politics
Jesse JacksonDemocratic PartyPolitical funerals
Mar 8, 2026

Black People GO OFF On Democrats DISRESPECTING Jesse Jackson At Funeral With Anti-Trump Politics

Black conservative commentators express outrage and disgust over Democratic politicians, including Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, and Joe Biden, for allegedly politicizing Jesse Jackson's funeral with anti-Trump rhetoric despite the family's request for a non-political service.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsEconomic JusticePolitical Activism
Mar 8, 2026

RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

Reverend Jesse Jackson Sr.'s homegoing service celebrated his monumental life, highlighting his profound impact on civil rights, economic justice, and global solidarity, and calling for the continuation of his enduring legacy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsSocial JusticePolitical Activism
Mar 7, 2026

RainbowPUSH homegoing for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.

This homegoing service for Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. powerfully recounts his monumental impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, and global justice, emphasizing his unwavering commitment to the voiceless and the continuation of his 'Keep Hope Alive' legacy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsEconomic JusticePolitical Activism
Mar 7, 2026

Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.

A star-studded and emotionally charged celebration of life for Reverend Jesse L. Jackson Sr. brought together presidents, political leaders, civil rights icons, and thousands of admirers to honor his enduring legacy of justice, economic empowerment, and unwavering hope.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026
U.S.-Iran WarMiddle East ConflictGeopolitics
Mar 7, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, March 6, 2026

President Trump demands unconditional surrender from Iran amidst escalating U.S.-Israel conflict, a struggling U.S. economy, and new revelations from the Epstein files, while Americans stranded abroad recount their struggles.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 6, 2026
US-Iran conflictIsrael-Iran conflictWar Powers Resolution
Mar 6, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 6, 2026

The House of Representatives rejected a War Powers Resolution amidst escalating US-Israeli attacks on Iran, widespread civilian casualties, and significant global economic fallout, while domestically, the Homeland Security Secretary was fired and a journalist critical of ICE was arrested.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
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