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Racial Justice

Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth
Racial JusticeQualified ImmunityPolice Accountability
Apr 1, 2026

Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth

This episode dissects critical legal battles against qualified immunity and racial bias in jury selection, exposes political maneuvers to undermine voting rights, and reveals the economic impact of anti-DEI policies on Black women entrepreneurs, alongside an inspiring story of a homeless-to-Oprah-featured jewelry designer.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground
Racial JusticeLegal AccountabilityPolice Brutality
Mar 31, 2026

Black Jurors Removed From Jury. Betty Shelby Suit. Crump Probes Sheriffs. Black Girl Playground

This episode unpacks critical legal battles concerning racial bias in the justice system, offers a deep dive into the complex history of US political parties and Black Americans, and highlights a community initiative fostering joy and connection among Black women.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
THEY SAID WHAT?! DL + DL 'Anything Goes' - No Filter, No Rules!
JournalismCivil RightsPolitical Commentary
Mar 29, 2026

THEY SAID WHAT?! DL + DL 'Anything Goes' - No Filter, No Rules!

Don Lemon and DL Hughley dissect the weaponization of the justice system against journalists, the complexities of civil rights, and the current political landscape, drawing sharp conclusions on American democracy and identity.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
Political StrategyVoter MobilizationRacial Justice
Mar 28, 2026

Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers

This episode exposes a multi-front assault on Black America's political, economic, and social power, from targeted legislation and military discrimination to voter suppression and disinformation campaigns, urging immediate, organized political action.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
Voting RightsMail-in VotingEarly Voting
Mar 24, 2026

SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire

This episode dissects the Supreme Court's potential impact on voting rights, critiques the Memphis Safe Task Force, and celebrates the Affordable Care Act's anniversary, all while exploring the untold history of Black Seminole resistance.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
DOJ Clears Breonna Taylor Officers. No Kings Protest. Black Infertility in the South |#TheBreakDown
Racial JusticePolice AccountabilityWorkplace Discrimination
Mar 23, 2026

DOJ Clears Breonna Taylor Officers. No Kings Protest. Black Infertility in the South |#TheBreakDown

This episode dissects critical issues from the DOJ's dismissal of charges in the Breonna Taylor case and a landmark racial discrimination verdict against a city, to the systemic challenges faced by Black women battling infertility and the moral leadership required to reform policing.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 2
Independent MediaPolitical CommentaryJournalism Ethics
Mar 22, 2026

DL + DL ANYTHING GOES: Don Lemon & D.L. Hughley UNFILTERED! Part 2

Don Lemon and D.L. Hughley offer an unfiltered, personal take on media, politics, and resilience in the face of public and legal challenges, advocating for independent journalism and authenticity.

The Don Lemon Show
The Don Lemon Show
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
Voter RightsVoter SuppressionReparations
Mar 20, 2026

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's First Amendment victory against police, dissects a contentious voter suppression bill, and debates the complexities of reparations and police interactions.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown
Black ArtistsImmigration Enforcement (ICE)Bankruptcy
Mar 20, 2026

Afroman Wins Lawsuit. Government Shutdown Airpot Closures. Staten Island Black Angels |#TheBreakdown

This episode unpacks Afroman's landmark free speech victory, the financial battle of a Black-owned whiskey brand, the impact of a government shutdown on TSA, and the forgotten history of Black nurses who revolutionized tuberculosis treatment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
US PoliticsElectionsVoting Rights
Mar 18, 2026

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.

This episode breaks down critical political developments in Illinois and Washington D.C., a Supreme Court immigration battle, and spotlights innovative Black-led initiatives in community engagement and education.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.
US PoliticsPrimary ElectionsVoter Rights
Mar 18, 2026

Illinois Primary Heats Up. SCOTUS TPS Hearing. Kiki Shepard Dies. Midwest Leak.

This episode unpacks critical US political races, Supreme Court immigration decisions, and community-driven initiatives, alongside a military expert's critique of foreign policy planning.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
Police accountabilityRacial justiceLegal settlements
Mar 17, 2026

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

This episode dissects a $27M police settlement, major Oscar wins for Black creatives, the shutdown of BET+, and efforts to diversify STEM, highlighting critical issues of accountability, representation, and community empowerment.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
Police AccountabilityRacial JusticeLegal Settlements
Mar 17, 2026

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

This episode details significant events impacting Black communities, from a landmark police accountability settlement and a streaming service shutdown to historic Oscar wins for Black creatives and a powerful call for diversity in STEM.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
$27M Settlement after Black Woman Killed In Police Chase. Oscars Recap. BET+ Shutdown |#TheBreakdown
Police AccountabilityRacial JusticeBlack Filmmakers
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
Target Boycott Organizers Hold News Conference | Fast Against The Retailer Ends
Corporate AccountabilityEconomic BoycottsBlack Economic Empowerment
Mar 16, 2026

Target Boycott Organizers Hold News Conference | Fast Against The Retailer Ends

Organizers of the Target boycott, including the 'Mothership Three,' declare a partial victory for their 'Target Fast' initiative, citing significant financial impact and corporate concessions, while emphasizing the ongoing fight for public accountability and economic justice.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
Target boycottEconomic withdrawalCorporate accountability
Mar 14, 2026

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill

This episode dissects the controversial end of the national Target boycott, the environmental threat of Elon Musk's xAI gas turbines in Mississippi, and Florida's escalating legislative war against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
Political CommentaryCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 13, 2026

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution

This episode unpacks critical political and social justice developments, from Rep. James Clyburn's reelection bid and the impact of anti-DEI legislation to a former inmate's historic prison purchase and a disturbing report on the evolution of lynching in America.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution
US PoliticsCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 12, 2026

Rep. James Clyburn Reelection Bid. Trump SAVE Act Push. Black Man Buys Prison. Lynching Evolution

This episode unpacks critical political developments, groundbreaking social justice initiatives, and ongoing racial disparities, from a former inmate buying a prison to evolving forms of lynching and legislative attacks on DEI.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
Target boycottEnvironmental JusticeXAI gas turbines
Mar 12, 2026

Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill

Roland Martin Unfiltered dissects the complex conclusion of the Target boycott, exposes environmental threats from XAI's gas turbines, and critiques Florida's anti-DEI legislation, alongside deep dives into Southern political races and misleading campaign tactics.

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

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP

This episode exposes Republican-led efforts to suppress Black votes through misleading mailers, restrictive voting legislation, and historical revisionism, while highlighting strong pushback from Democratic and some Republican figures.

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

Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP

Roland Martin exposes Republican tactics to suppress Black votes and whitewash history, from misleading mailers in Virginia to Trump's 'Save America Act' and a Tennessee lawmaker's biblical justification for slavery.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Modern LynchingsCivil RightsRacial Justice
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode exposes how modern-day lynchings persist, the NBA's cancellation of a controversial 'Magic City Night,' the alarming state of the economy, and the political battle over NIL in college sports and DEI initiatives in Texas.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health
Civil RightsRacial JusticeReproductive Health
Mar 10, 2026

Florida Sheriffs Brutally Beat Black Man. Rihanna Attempted Murder. Black Preconception Health

This episode exposes the ongoing reality of modern-day lynchings, reframes reproductive health as foundational literacy, and highlights Ghana as a prime destination for Black diaspora investment and cultural reconnection.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
Civil RightsRacial JusticeModern Lynching
Mar 10, 2026

Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson

This episode dissects the modern redefinition of lynchings, the NBA's cancellation of 'Magic City Night,' a concerning rise in Black unemployment, the economic impact of current administration policies, the fight for minority business contracts in Texas, and Virginia's legislative push to mandate truth about January 6th.

Roland Martin Unfiltered
Roland Martin Unfiltered
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