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HBCUs

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
Voting RightsRedistrictingCivil Rights
May 25, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged

This episode exposes the ongoing assault on Black political power through Supreme Court rulings and gerrymandering, highlighting grassroots mobilization and the critical Georgia gubernatorial race.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
Civil RightsVoting RightsGerrymandering
May 23, 2026

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

This episode exposes the ongoing legislative battles and strategic resistance against efforts to diminish Black political power, from federal policing reform to state-level gerrymandering and calls for economic boycotts by Black athletes.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Southern Voting Rights Assault. Texas Cop Excessive Force. Black Ranchers Land Battle.#TheBreakdown
Voting RightsRedistrictingRacial Justice
May 15, 2026

Southern Voting Rights Assault. Texas Cop Excessive Force. Black Ranchers Land Battle.#TheBreakdown

This episode exposes ongoing assaults on Black political power through redistricting and voter suppression, highlights racial injustices in law enforcement and land ownership, and showcases a successful charter school model fighting for educational equity against political obstruction.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
The Immortal Jim Crow. 'Goon Squad' Defamation Suit. Google Race Discrimination Case. #TheBreakdown
Systemic RacismPolice BrutalityRacial Discrimination
May 11, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
Voting RightsGerrymanderingBlack Political Power
May 4, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved

The Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Kelly Cali has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, enabling a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased Black voter turnout and aggressive counter-strategies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans
Black Political PowerRedistrictingVoter Suppression
May 2, 2026

Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans

Explore the fight for Black political and economic power in America, from the historic self-governing town of Mound Bayou, Mississippi, to the ongoing battle against voter suppression and land loss.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingRacial Discrimination
Apr 30, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Callais has severely weakened the Voting Rights Act, making it harder to challenge racially discriminatory maps and threatening Black political power across the South, prompting urgent calls for increased voter turnout and aggressive political counter-strategies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOUTS Hears Haitian TPS Case. Trump Iran Threat. Virginia Map Battle. #TheBreakdown
ImmigrationHaitian ImmigrantsVoting Rights
Apr 30, 2026

SCOUTS Hears Haitian TPS Case. Trump Iran Threat. Virginia Map Battle. #TheBreakdown

This episode breaks down critical legal battles impacting voting rights and immigrant status, alongside a deep dive into emotional vulnerability for Black men and community efforts for social justice.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
Voting RightsRedistrictingGerrymandering
Apr 30, 2026

Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved

The Supreme Court's ruling in Louisiana v. Kelly severely weakens the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it significantly harder to challenge racially discriminatory redistricting maps and threatening Black political power across the South.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
Racial PoliticsPolitical CommentaryUnemployment
Mar 31, 2026

Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott exposes racist attacks, celebrities Chilli and Nick Cannon navigate political stances, a Black woman details her struggle with unemployment and military recruitment, and Georgia lawmakers target Black female DAs, all while an author advocates for God-centered Black relationships.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
Birthright Citizenship14th AmendmentJudicial Activism
Mar 31, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes

This episode exposes the historical and contemporary political strategies undermining Black American rights, from the Supreme Court's challenge to birthright citizenship to celebrity-fueled misinformation on party alignment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
Racial PoliticsBlack LeadershipSystemic Racism
Mar 31, 2026

Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown

This episode exposes targeted political attacks against Black leaders and communities, contrasts celebrity political stances, and highlights the systemic challenges Black professionals face in employment and relationships.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown
Racial PoliticsBlack LeadershipPolitical Affiliation
Mar 30, 2026

Racist Attacks On Mayor Brandon Scott. TCL's Chilli 'Not MAGA'. Nick Cannon Backs Trump#TheBreakdown

This episode exposes targeted political and social attacks against Black leaders and communities, from racist DMs to legislative power grabs, alongside discussions on Black entertainers' political alignments and the systemic challenges faced by Black women in employment and relationships.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Black political powerVoter suppressionRacial bias
Mar 28, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown
Reproductive RightsImmigration EnforcementStudent Activism
Mar 20, 2026

Abortion Pill Murder Charge. FAMU Students Protest ICE. Mrs. Mississippi American | #TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks critical issues ranging from the criminalization of reproductive rights and student activism against immigration enforcement to the ongoing efforts for reparations in New York and the inspiring journey of Miss Mississippi American addressing food insecurity.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Woman arrested for death of 2 Black girls. Explosives thrown at Mamdani. Growin' Good In The Hood.
Current EventsImmigration PolicyTemporary Protected Status (TPS)
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
SCHOOL DAZE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Spike Lee, Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito
Spike LeeSchool DazeHBCUs
Feb 24, 2026

SCHOOL DAZE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch! | Spike Lee, Laurence Fishburne, Giancarlo Esposito

CinePals reacts to Spike Lee's 'School Daze,' highlighting its groundbreaking portrayal of intra-black conflict, colorism, and hazing within HBCUs, challenging traditional cinematic narratives.

CinePals
CinePals
Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It
Election IntegrityVoter SuppressionRacial Discrimination
Feb 16, 2026

Judge Orders Fulton Ballot Docs Unsealed. NC Voting Blocked. Trump Melts Down. MAGA Loses It

Roland Martin and his panel dissect recent political and social flashpoints, from judicial orders on election integrity and voting rights suppression to cultural clashes over the Super Bowl halftime show and the host's personal experience with a fraudulent Black-owned business.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
Voting RightsEarly VotingNorth Carolina Politics
Feb 10, 2026

NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps

This episode dissects critical issues impacting Black communities, from voting rights and economic disparities to healthcare inequities and political racism, offering a comprehensive look at systemic challenges and personal resilience.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps
Black unemploymenteconomic disparitiesmenopause care
Feb 9, 2026

NC Early Voting Ruling. Black Unemployment Trends. Menopause Care Gaps

This episode dissects North Carolina's early voting restrictions, alarming trends in Black unemployment, critical gaps in menopause care for Black women, and a survivor's harrowing account of the Sierra Leone Civil War.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
Immigration EnforcementElection IntegrityVoter Suppression
Feb 5, 2026

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks

This episode exposes the political machinations behind immigration enforcement and election integrity, highlights the critical role of Black media and community support, and celebrates the achievements of young Black trailblazers.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks
Immigration PolicyFederal Law EnforcementUS Foreign Policy
Feb 4, 2026

Trump Pulls 700 Immigration Agents From Minnesota. U.S. Military in Nigeria. Don Lemon speaks

This episode unpacks critical shifts in US immigration policy, the integrity of American elections, and the vital role of Black voices in media and advocacy, featuring insights from a young legal trailblazer and a non-profit transforming foster care students' college experiences.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change
Political CommentaryGovernment OverreachRedistricting
Jan 28, 2026

Ilhan Omar Attacked. DOJ Drops Charges Against Don Lemon. Youth Group Driving Change

This episode exposes alleged political weaponization of federal agencies, highlights critical social issues like medical bias and racial discrimination in travel, and showcases community empowerment through youth organizations.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsVoter SuppressionMississippi Politics
Jan 23, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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