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Media Representation

Discover key takeaways from 10 podcast episodes about this topic.

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
Police AccountabilityRacial JusticeOscar Awards
Mar 16, 2026

$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks a $27M police chase settlement, historic Oscar wins for Black creators, the shutdown of BET+, and a Black woman Chick-fil-A owner's stand against racial and gender bias.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered
Black Political PowerCivil RightsVoting Rights
Feb 25, 2026

#BlackStarNetwork presents: The State of Our Union 2026 | #RolandMartinUnfiltered

Black America delivers a powerful counter-narrative to the official State of the Union, detailing the devastating impacts of the current administration and outlining a strategic blueprint for resistance and nation-building.

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 RightsRacial JusticeLaw Enforcement Accountability
Feb 19, 2026

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

This episode exposes systemic failures in justice and accountability, from dropped charges in a police brutality case to alleged racial bias in the FBI, while also highlighting the enduring legacy of civil rights leaders and innovative approaches to community health.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Celebrating the Life and Legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr.
Civil RightsEconomic JusticePolitical Activism
Feb 18, 2026

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

This episode provides a comprehensive tribute to Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr., detailing his profound impact on civil rights, American politics, economic empowerment, and international diplomacy through the perspectives of those who knew him best.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez
Movie ReactionRed, White & Royal BlueLGBTQ+ Romance
Feb 10, 2026

RED, WHITE & ROYAL BLUE Movie Reaction! | First Time Watch | Nicholas Galitzine, Taylor Zakhar Perez

CinePals hosts react to 'Red, White & Royal Blue,' praising its witty writing and visual storytelling while critiquing certain plot pacing and character agency issues.

CinePals
CinePals
Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.
Law Enforcement AccountabilityRacial DisparitiesCommunity Engagement
Jan 27, 2026

Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.

This episode exposes systemic failures across law enforcement, media, and academic institutions, while also spotlighting a groundbreaking Black woman CEO redefining professional basketball with a community-first approach and a journalist fighting for visibility for missing Black women and girls.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights MovementRacismDiscrimination
Jan 20, 2026

Xernona Clayton talks about working with MLK and Coretta Scott King #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Xernona Clayton recounts her defining moments fighting racism, her intimate work with Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King, and her unexpected role in changing a KKK Grand Dragon's heart.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Civil Rights MovementSocial JusticePolitical Activism
Jan 18, 2026

Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner

Roland Martin delivers a fiery address, challenging the Black community and allies to move beyond passive celebration of MLK Day and engage in aggressive, collective action to combat systemic racism and political attacks.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner
Civil Rights MovementMLK DayActivism
Jan 16, 2026

Roland speaks at Columbus Educ. Assoc. MLK Dinner

Roland Martin challenges the audience at an MLK dinner to move beyond passive celebration and engage in active, sustained political and economic struggle, emphasizing that 'rest time is over' for those seeking real societal change.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered