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Racial Discrimination

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal.
US PoliticsElection IntegrityMail-In Voting
May 29, 2026

Mail-In-Voting Block. Iran Strikes Back. Biden Sues DOJ. Men to Heal.

This episode unpacks a federal judge's refusal to block Trump's mail-in voting order, escalating US-Iran tensions, Biden's lawsuit against the DOJ, and the political implications of Texas primary results, alongside features on Black women-led health and luxury wine ventures.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Mail-In-Voting Order. KSU Students Sue Over Takeover Threat. SCOTUS Tosses Death Sentence
HBCU UnderfundingVoting RightsJudicial Bias
May 29, 2026

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 HBCU underfunding and union suppression to judicial decisions, urging collective Black political and economic action.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
LIVE: Trump PANICS as Former Federal Judges SWARM DOJ | Legal AF
Legal AnalysisJudicial EthicsDepartment Of Justice
May 28, 2026

LIVE: Trump PANICS as Former Federal Judges SWARM DOJ | Legal AF

Thirty-five former federal judges accuse the Trump Justice Department of 'fraud on the court' in a $1.776 billion settlement, while the Supreme Court fast-tracks a review of Alabama's racially discriminatory voting maps, and Joe Biden sues to protect private interview tapes from public release.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
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
Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR
Voting RightsConstitutional LawReconstruction Era
May 24, 2026

Racist Conservatives Attack On The Second Founding of America | Adam Serwer | TMR

Adam Serwer argues that conservative legal ideology, particularly regarding voting rights, represents a systematic attack on the 'Second Founding' of America, aiming to re-establish white supremacy by invalidating the spirit of the Reconstruction Amendments.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live
Trump AdministrationDepartment Of JusticeSlush Funds
May 19, 2026

Trump's Slush Fund; Conservative War On America's Second Founding w/ Adam Serwer | MR Live

This episode exposes how a proposed $1.7 billion 'slush fund' for Trump allies and the Supreme Court's reinterpretation of the 15th Amendment are dismantling voting rights and re-segregating American elites, reflecting a deep-seated conservative backlash against the 'Second Founding' of the U.S.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
LIVE: MAGA’s Biggest Attacks BACKFIRE…Author SPEAKS OUT
Political StrategyRacial DiscriminationGender Equality
May 15, 2026

LIVE: MAGA’s Biggest Attacks BACKFIRE…Author SPEAKS OUT

This episode exposes the consistent pattern of racist and sexist attacks by MAGA figures, particularly Donald Trump, against black women in politics and journalism, and highlights the historical and ongoing critical role of black women as 'instigators' for American democracy.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
Voting RightsGerrymanderingPolitical Power
May 14, 2026

MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.

Roland Martin and guests expose a coordinated Republican effort to dismantle Black political power across the South through aggressive gerrymandering, voter suppression, and economic attacks, urging a unified, immediate, and sustained counter-mobilization.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
Voting RightsGerrymanderingRacial Discrimination
May 13, 2026

SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency

Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the racist 'cotton-picking' slur against Hakeem Jeffries, and Trump's economic policies, framing them as a coordinated assault on Black political and economic power.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
Voting RightsGerrymanderingBlack Political Power
May 13, 2026

SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency

Roland Martin and guests dissect the Supreme Court's 'schizophrenic' rulings on redistricting, the blatant attacks on Black political power, and the critical need for Black voter mobilization and aggressive political action.

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
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Black Political PowerVoter SuppressionGerrymandering
May 10, 2026

GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation

Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic assault on Black political power across Southern states, driven by gerrymandering, voter suppression, and judicial decisions, demanding a 'Freedom Summer' level of Black voter mobilization.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR
Voting Rights ActSupreme CourtGerrymandering
May 9, 2026

What SCOTUS Voting Rights Act Decision Means | Ari Berman | TMR

The Supreme Court's latest rulings have effectively dismantled the Voting Rights Act, rolling back decades of civil rights progress and threatening multi-racial democracy in the United States.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
Polls Say Trump Is Tanking. Adam Serwer Doesn’t Believe Them. | Bulwark Podcast
Voting Rights ActRacial DiscriminationGerrymandering
May 8, 2026

Polls Say Trump Is Tanking. Adam Serwer Doesn’t Believe Them. | Bulwark Podcast

Adam Serwer argues that the Supreme Court's weakening of the Voting Rights Act, fueled by a 'reactionary colorblindness' and Trump's normalization of overt racism, is dismantling decades of civil rights progress and creating a dangerous vulnerability for minority communities, mirroring post-Reconstruction disenfranchisement.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
‘Voluntarily Lynching Ourselves.’ Roland Warns Black Voters About the GOP
Black PoliticsVoting RightsRacial Discrimination
May 8, 2026

‘Voluntarily Lynching Ourselves.’ Roland Warns Black Voters About the GOP

Roland Martin and Michael Harriot dismantle Stephen A. Smith's controversial call for Black voters to support the Republican Party, presenting a detailed historical and policy-based argument against it.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Death Of The Voting Rights Act; The Coming Oil Shock w/ Rory Johnston, Ari Berman | MR Live
Oil MarketsGeopoliticsEnergy Crisis
May 6, 2026

Death Of The Voting Rights Act; The Coming Oil Shock w/ Rory Johnston, Ari Berman | MR Live

This episode unpacks the severe global oil shock caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and the Supreme Court's systematic dismantling of the Voting Rights Act, drawing parallels to the post-Reconstruction era.

The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
The Majority Report w/ Sam Seder
SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingBlack Political Power
May 6, 2026

SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks

The Supreme Court's expedited ruling on Louisiana's congressional maps is framed as a partisan and racist attack on Black voting rights, sparking urgent calls for mass voter mobilization and strategic political warfare.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
GOP StrategyBlack Political PowerVoter Mobilization
May 5, 2026

GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation

Roland Martin and guests expose the Republican Party's systematic legislative and judicial assault on Black political power, urging an aggressive, unified Black voter mobilization akin to a 'Freedom Summer' to counter these attacks.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
Black Political PowerVoter SuppressionRedistricting
May 5, 2026

GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation

Roland Martin declares a 'state of emergency' for Black America, arguing the Republican Party is systematically dismantling Black political power through redistricting, voter suppression, and judicial appointments, demanding a massive voter mobilization in response.

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
LIVE: Ex-TOP Prosecutor BREAKS SILENCE On Trump Election Scheme | The Weekend Show
Civil RightsVoting Rights ActSupreme Court Decisions
May 4, 2026

LIVE: Ex-TOP Prosecutor BREAKS SILENCE On Trump Election Scheme | The Weekend Show

Former Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights, Kristen Clark, details how a recent Supreme Court ruling delivered a 'death nail' to the Voting Rights Act, exposing a coordinated agenda to dismantle civil rights and consolidate white political power.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town Under Pressure. Black Farmworkers & White South Africans Tensions
Black Political PowerRedistrictingVoter Suppression
May 2, 2026

Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town Under Pressure. Black Farmworkers & White South Africans Tensions

This episode exposes the multi-faceted assault on Black political and economic power in the American South, from aggressive redistricting efforts to the systemic disenfranchisement of Black farmers, all examined through the lens of Mound Bayou, Mississippi's rich history of Black self-governance and collective action.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Every Lawyer in America is Laughing at Todd Blanche (w/ Kate Shaw) | Illegal News
Voting Rights ActGerrymanderingRacial Discrimination
Apr 30, 2026

Every Lawyer in America is Laughing at Todd Blanche (w/ Kate Shaw) | Illegal News

The Supreme Court's latest ruling effectively dismantles the Voting Rights Act, while the Department of Justice under the current administration exhibits unprecedented politicization through controversial legal filings and actions.

Bulwark Takes
Bulwark Takes
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
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