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Jesse Jackson

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Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
Voter SuppressionRedistrictingGerrymandering
Mar 15, 2026

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.

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

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.

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
U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit
US-Iran ConflictForeign PolicyDonald Trump
Mar 3, 2026

U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit

This episode critiques the US-Iran conflict under Trump, dissects Texas Democratic primary strategies, and celebrates Black leadership in media, labor, and community mentoring.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Day of Remembrance in South Carolina
Civil RightsJesse JacksonPolitical Strategy
Mar 2, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Day of Remembrance in South Carolina

A powerful remembrance service for Reverend Jesse Jackson highlights his enduring legacy, from pioneering proportional voting and desegregating libraries to negotiating with corporations and inspiring generations with his 'I Am Somebody' mantra.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026
Supreme CourtTariffsTrade Policy
Feb 21, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 20, 2026

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's sweeping global tariffs, prompting an immediate presidential counter-move with new tariffs and escalating tensions with Iran, while the EPA rolled back critical environmental protections.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Racist Doll at Mardi Gras. Trump vs Gov. Moore. Black Developer Fights Housing Disparities
Jesse JacksonCivil Rights MovementOperation Bread Basket
Feb 19, 2026

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.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Grandma Delivers DEVAVASTATING White House Message To Liberal Media Declaring TRUMP IS RACIST!
Political CommentaryMedia BiasDonald Trump
Feb 19, 2026

Black Grandma Delivers DEVAVASTATING White House Message To Liberal Media Declaring TRUMP IS RACIST!

This episode argues that accusations of racism against Donald Trump by mainstream liberal media and Democrats are baseless, politically motivated, and have rendered the term 'racist' meaningless, often serving as a 'badge of honor' for those with 'common sense'.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid
Independent JournalismBlack MediaPress Freedom
Feb 19, 2026

Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

Independent journalist Georgia Fort's felony charges for covering a protest highlight a growing federal assault on black media, echoing historical suppression and underscoring the urgent need for community financial support to preserve independent black journalism and activism.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
Civil RightsJesse JacksonEconomic Empowerment
Feb 18, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84

This episode honors the monumental legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his profound impact on civil rights, economic empowerment, and American politics, from his early days with Dr. King to his global diplomatic efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 17, 2026
US PoliticsPublic Health PolicyVaccine Development
Feb 18, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Feb. 17, 2026

This episode exposes the Trump administration's controversial shifts in vaccine policy and Department of Justice operations, alongside ongoing international disputes and a deep dive into Toni Morrison's literary legacy.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84
Civil Rights MovementJesse JacksonEconomic Empowerment
Feb 17, 2026

Rev. Jesse Jackson, Towering Icon Of Civil Rights, Dies At 84

This episode commemorates the life and unparalleled legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in civil rights, economic empowerment, and shaping American political power.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
HOT TOPICS | MAGA & Epstein Freaks Taking Over Mainstream Media?!
Media IndustryJournalism EthicsCBS News
Feb 17, 2026

HOT TOPICS | MAGA & Epstein Freaks Taking Over Mainstream Media?!

Don Lemon and media experts dissect the alarming 'MAGA-fication' and 'Epstein-ification' of mainstream media, particularly CBS News, under Barry Weiss's leadership, alongside a tribute to civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Colbert Calls Out FCC and His Own Network Over Talarico Censorship
Political CensorshipFCC RegulationsLate Night Television
Feb 17, 2026

Colbert Calls Out FCC and His Own Network Over Talarico Censorship

This episode dissects recent political controversies, from media censorship of a Texas Senate candidate to shifting conservative ideologies and federal immigration enforcement tactics, revealing underlying power struggles and citizen resistance.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition
Jesse JacksonCivil Rights MovementRainbow Coalition
Feb 17, 2026

Jesse Jackson's Legacy: From Marching with MLK to Building the Rainbow Coalition

This episode explores the enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, detailing his pivotal role in marrying grassroots activism with electoral politics, democratizing the Democratic Party, and advocating for justice both domestically and internationally.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President
Civil Rights MovementJesse JacksonPresidential Campaigns
Feb 17, 2026

"Keep Hope Alive": Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson, Civil Rights Icon Who Twice Ran for President

This episode commemorates the life and enduring legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, a pivotal civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate, and advocate for justice and equality.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
HOT TOPICS | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast: What Would Dr. King Do In Trump's America?
Civil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Jesse Jackson
Jan 19, 2026

HOT TOPICS | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast: What Would Dr. King Do In Trump's America?

This special edition of The Don Lemon Show captures the impactful Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast, where speakers reflect on King's enduring legacy and the ongoing fight for civil, economic, and human rights in contemporary society.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show