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Racial Justice

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women
Civil RightsRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 10, 2026

Haitian immigrants TPS Battle. Federal Agents Racially Profiling. Hair products harming Black women

This episode exposes critical failures in civil rights enforcement, racial profiling by federal agents, the FDA's inaction on toxic hair product chemicals, and a powerful personal story of overcoming systemic barriers.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 9, 2026

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid

This episode unpacks a series of contentious political and social events, from alleged racist attacks by a former president to local governments challenging federal immigration enforcement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.
US PoliticsElection IntegrityVoter Suppression
Feb 9, 2026

Trump Pushes Election Takeover. Dems Demand Noem Firing. Colin Allred Claps Back at Talarico.

This episode exposes Republican strategies to nationalize elections and suppress minority votes, details the alarming rise in Black unemployment under the Trump administration, and covers key political controversies including an ICE official's alleged misconduct and a Texas Senate race dispute.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid
Political CommentaryRacial JusticeImmigration Policy
Feb 7, 2026

Trump attacks Obamas with racist video. Army vet faces deportation. Harry Dunn House bid

This episode exposes a series of political and social controversies, from alleged racist attacks by a former President and aggressive federal immigration tactics to local legislative battles over redistricting and a veteran's deportation fight.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Immigration EnforcementRacial JusticeEducation System
Feb 6, 2026

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump

Federal judges curb ICE powers, a student confronts school racism, and a historian dissects Nicki Minaj's Trump endorsement through the lens of anti-blackness, alongside Fulton County's fight against election interference and the celebration of HBCU excellence.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump
Immigration EnforcementCivil RightsRacial Justice
Feb 5, 2026

ICE Blocked From Making Arrests. Jamal Bryant Calls Out Intruding White Pastor, Nicki Minaj & Trump

This episode exposes systemic challenges from federal immigration policies and judicial corruption to racial bias in schools and celebrity political endorsements, all framed through a critical lens on anti-blackness and the fight for community empowerment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.
Election IntegrityVoter RightsCivil Rights
Feb 1, 2026

FBI Raids Election Office. South Florida Councilman Under Fire Over N-Word.

This episode unpacks critical legal battles, civil rights threats, and corporate monopolies, from an FBI raid on a Georgia election office to a deep dive into CVS's vertical integration in healthcare.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil RightsDomestic TerrorismBirmingham Church Bombing
Jan 31, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former US Attorney, details the complex prosecution of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, framing it as an act of domestic terrorism and connecting historical injustices to contemporary political and social challenges.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!
Press FreedomFirst AmendmentAuthoritarianism
Jan 31, 2026

BREAKING: Don Lemon ARRESTED!

Don Lemon and fellow journalist Georgia Fort were arrested by federal agents, sparking outrage and raising alarms about press freedom and authoritarian tactics by the Trump administration.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Don Lemon Arrested. Georgia Fort Taken From Her Home. Trump DOJ Targets Black Journalists.
Press FreedomFirst AmendmentJournalist Arrests
Jan 30, 2026

Don Lemon Arrested. Georgia Fort Taken From Her Home. Trump DOJ Targets Black Journalists.

Federal agents arrested Black journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort for filming a church protest, sparking widespread condemnation as an unprecedented attack on First Amendment rights and press freedom.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub
Civil Rights MovementDomestic TerrorismCriminal Justice
Jan 30, 2026

Doug Jones Talks "Bending Toward Justice" and the 1963 Birmingham Church Bombing #RolandsBookClub

Senator Doug Jones, former prosecutor of the 1963 Birmingham church bombing, details the legal and societal challenges of bringing justice to historical acts of domestic terrorism and the ongoing fight for civil rights.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.
Fulton County ElectionsFBI SearchElection Integrity
Jan 30, 2026

Fulton Calls FBI Search Intimidation. Haitian TPS Ending. Sonya Massey Killer Sentenced.

Fulton County officials frame an FBI search of their election center as an intimidation tactic, while Haitian TPS holders face imminent deportation, and a former Illinois deputy receives a 20-year sentence for Sonia Massie's murder, all against a backdrop of critical commentary on the Trump administration's economic and immigration policies.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.
US PoliticsElection IntegrityVoter Suppression
Jan 29, 2026

FBI Probes Georgia Election Office. GOP Cuts HBCU Voting. Judge Blocks Va. Map. AOC Takes on CVS.

Roland Martin and his panel dissect the political landscape, from alleged FBI election interference and voter suppression tactics to corporate healthcare monopolies and the weaponization of federal agencies against marginalized communities.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Winter Storm Halts Travel. Deadly ICE Shooting Sparks Protests. Search for Missing Black Girls.
National NewsWinter StormsICE Shootings
Jan 26, 2026

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

This episode breaks down critical national news, from a deadly ICE shooting and a paralyzing winter storm to a unique community-centric professional basketball league and a new inclusive Barbie doll.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.
Voting RightsState LegislationVoter Suppression
Jan 23, 2026

Miss. Lawmakers Push New Voting Rights Act. AI ICE Propaganda. Trump Global Threats.

Mississippi lawmakers are enacting a state-level voting rights act to counter federal erosion, while the White House uses AI propaganda against activists and Trump's global threats destabilize alliances, prompting calls for Black community consolidation and strategic action against systemic attacks.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
ICE, Missing People & Militarized Enforcement | #TheOtherSideOfChange S1 E34
Immigration EnforcementCivil RightsGovernment Accountability
Jan 23, 2026

ICE, Missing People & Militarized Enforcement | #TheOtherSideOfChange S1 E34

This episode exposes how ICE operates as an instrument of terror, disappearing individuals, militarizing enforcement, and acting with impunity, drawing parallels to historical slave catchers and authoritarian regimes while advocating for its complete abolition.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
Civil RightsMLK DayRacial Justice
Jan 21, 2026

MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

On MLK Day, this episode exposes the systemic attacks on Black America's civil rights and economic power, highlighting the misrepresentation of Dr. King's radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.
Civil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Black-owned Media
Jan 21, 2026

MAGA Misquotes MLK. Michael Harriot Sets the Record Straight. Doug Jones Runs for Alabama.

This episode exposes the ongoing political assault on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and civil rights advancements, highlighting the critical role of Black-owned media in countering systemic efforts to resegregate America.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMartin Luther King Jr.Racial Justice
Jan 20, 2026

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.

Roland Martin and guests dissect the ongoing political assault on Black America, from economic policies to civil rights, emphasizing the urgent need for informed action and the preservation of MLK's radical legacy.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026
Civil Rights MovementRacial JusticeLeadership
Jan 20, 2026

Rev. C.T. Vivian talks MLK and staring death in the face. #MLKDay2026

Civil Rights icon Rev. C.T. Vivian reflects on a lifetime of struggle, from facing childhood bullies to confronting Jim Clark, and shares his profound insights on the continuous fight for freedom and the true cost of a movement.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.
Civil RightsMLK DayBlack Political Power
Jan 20, 2026

Honoring MLK. Jay Jones on Virginia. Jeffries vs ICE Raids. Crockett Calls Cruelty Policy.

This episode exposes a systematic assault on Black America's civil and economic rights, highlighting the deliberate sanitization of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s radical legacy and the critical role of Black-owned media in countering these efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 19, 2026
Greenland acquisitionUS-Europe relationsTariff threats
Jan 20, 2026

PBS News Hour full episode, Jan. 19, 2026

This episode covers President Trump's aggressive push to acquire Greenland, the escalating tensions with European allies, the ongoing federal clashes with protesters in Minneapolis, and critical scientific efforts to understand the rapid melting of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.

PBS NewsHour
PBS NewsHour
ICE TEAR GASSED A BABY; DEPORTED 5 YEAR OLD US CITIZEN; ROUNDED UP NATIVE AMERICANS | Kyle Kulinski
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)Civil LibertiesGovernment Overreach
Jan 19, 2026

ICE TEAR GASSED A BABY; DEPORTED 5 YEAR OLD US CITIZEN; ROUNDED UP NATIVE AMERICANS | Kyle Kulinski

Host Kyle Kulinski details alleged egregious abuses by ICE and federal agents in Minnesota, including teargassing a baby, deporting a US citizen, and detaining Native Americans in former concentration camps, arguing for the agency's immediate abolition.

The Kyle Kulinski Show
The Kyle Kulinski Show
Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.
White NationalismImmigration PolicyRacial Justice
Jan 18, 2026

Day of Truth Boycott vs. Trump. Africa-Targeted Visa Freeze. White Nationalist Agenda Exposed.

Roland Martin Unfiltered exposes the Trump administration's alleged white nationalist agenda through specific examples of personnel, propaganda, and targeted immigration policies, while highlighting community resistance efforts.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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