Economic Empowerment
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hall
Roland Martin delivers a fiery address to a Northern Virginia Baptist Town Hall, asserting that Black America is under a coordinated attack and demanding a strategic, data-driven, and micro-focused response from Black institutions, particularly the church and media.

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.

Roland speaks to Northern Va. Baptist Town Hall
Roland Martin delivers a powerful call to action, urging Black institutions to abandon complacency and adopt a strategic, 'warlike' response to systemic attacks on Black America, emphasizing self-ownership, collective bargaining, and micro-level organizing.

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.

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 rejection of a Rastafarian prisoner's religious rights case is framed as a strategic attack on civil rights, alongside ongoing battles against voter suppression and police brutality, highlighting the urgent need for Black political and economic power.

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.

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.

Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth beyond a mere holiday, framing it as a pivotal moment for Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and a continuous fight against systemic inequalities, while correcting historical narratives.

Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth's historical significance, its role as a catalyst for ongoing Black liberation and economic empowerment, and the critical need for narrative control through Black-owned media and collective action.

Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode unpacks Juneteenth's complex history, its role as a catalyst for Black self-determination, and the ongoing fight for economic and social liberation, urging a shift from mere celebration to strategic action and narrative control.

Juneteenth 2026. Self-Determination, Black Liberation & the Freedom We Still Fight For. #RMU
This episode dissects Juneteenth as not just a federal holiday, but a critical platform for Black self-determination, economic empowerment, and a continued fight against systemic inequalities, emphasizing the need to control the historical narrative and leverage collective power.

CAPITALISM FOR ALL W/ JOHN HOPE BRYANT, DC YOUNG FLY, & KARLOUS MILLER
John Hope Bryant breaks down how to leverage capitalism, master financial literacy, and build generational wealth by understanding the system, not fighting it.

Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin delivers a fiery Juneteenth speech in Memphis, challenging Black leaders and communities to demand accountability, mobilize politically, and build economic power to combat a systematic 'Jim Crow 2.0' agenda.

Roland gives Juneteenth speech in Memphis
Roland Martin challenges Memphis's Black leadership and community to demand accountability and build economic power to combat systemic attacks on Black America, urging collective action beyond mere celebration.

Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling. Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham
Roland Martin and his panel dissect critical legal and political developments, highlighting systemic racial bias in the justice system, the erosion of Black political power, and the consequences of voter apathy.

Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
This episode exposes systemic attacks on Black institutions and voting rights, from state-level underfunding of HBCUs to corporate union-busting and judicial maneuvers, while challenging Black leadership to unite for collective power.

Our Minds Were Always Free. The Fight to Reclaim Black Creativity #TheBlackTable
Attorney Lisa Davis unpacks centuries of Black creativity, revealing how it was systematically exploited and the ongoing fight for Black artists and innovators to reclaim ownership and profit from their intellectual labor.

The Immortal Jim Crow. 'Goon Squad' Defamation Suit. Google Race Discrimination Case. #TheBreakdown
This episode exposes the enduring grip of systemic racism through a Mississippi defamation suit, Google's racial discrimination settlement, and a deep dive into how Jim Crow's legacy still shapes Black America today.

Mound Bayou. Built in Defiance. Powered by Black Self-Determination #TheBlackTable
Mound Bayou, Mississippi, stands as a historic model of black self-determination, innovation, and economic resilience, founded by former slaves and continuing its legacy through community-led revitalization efforts.

Mound Bayou. Built in Defiance. Powered by Black Self-Determination #TheBlackTable
Discover the untold story of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a pioneering all-Black town founded on principles of self-determination and innovation, which served as a beacon of Black success and a safe harbor during the Civil Rights era.

Mound Bayou. Built in Defiance. Powered by Black Self-Determination #TheBlackTable
Discover the incredible history of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, a pioneering all-Black town founded by former slaves, which served as a model for Black self-determination and innovation in America.

Roland Martin, others honored in 2017 by Hank Aaron as Champions of Justice
This episode celebrates Hank Aaron's legacy and honors civil rights champions, featuring a panel discussion on the evolving role of business, media, and individual leadership in advancing social and economic justice for African Americans.