#RolandMartinUnfiltered
#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, focusing on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. The show features top minds in education, public policy, and academia discussing the news of the day and why it matters. It aims to cover topics important to its audience and encourages listener support through the #BringTheFunk Fan Club.
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Nolan Wells Family Meets Prosecutors. MAGA Vs. Smithsonian. DA Blames Black Parents for Arrest
7.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Family Meets Prosecutors. MAGA Vs. Smithsonian. DA Blames Black Parents for Arrest _ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership _ Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.co
Black Teen's Violent Arrest Goes Viral. Judge Restores Black Farmer Grants. xAI Pollution
7.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Teen's Violent Arrest Goes Viral. Judge Restores Black Farmer Grants. xAI Pollution_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ A video of a Black teenager in Wisconsin being violently arrested has gone viral on Instagram but has been lar
Trump-IRS Settlement Blocked. Jeffries Slams GOP Affordability Crisis. Lindsay Graham Dies
7.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump-IRS Settlement Blocked. Jeffries Slams GOP Affordability Crisis. Lindsay Graham Dies _ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kal
Florida STOP WOKE Act Struck Down. Ben Crump Speaks On Nolan Wells. Black Scholarship Saved
7.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Florida STOP WOKE Act Struck Down. Ben Crump Speaks On Nolan Wells. Black Scholarship Saved_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.c
Memphis Federal Killings Face Scrutiny. Nolan Wells Questions Remain. WNBA GOP Letter
7.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Memphis Federal Killings Face Scrutiny. Nolan Wells Questions Remain. WNBA GOP Letter_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.com/r/so
Trump DOJ Targets Elections. Ben Crump Joins Nolan Wells Case. Black Woman Wrongfully Arrested
7.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump DOJ Targets Elections. Ben Crump Joins Nolan Wells Case. Black Woman Wrongfully Arrested_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi
Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial. Nolan Wells Family Hires Ben Crump. Black Students Strip Searched
7.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial. Nolan Wells Family Hires Ben Crump. Black Students Strip Searched_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at ka
Suspicious July 4 Death Of Black Teen. Black Students Strip Searched. Trump Blocks Bias Cases
7.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Teen's Shocking July 4 Death. Black Families Sue Over Strip Searches. Trump Blocks Bias Cases_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at k
DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played
7.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.co
DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played
7.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_Download the Kalshi app and use code Soccer10 to get $10 when you trade $10. You can also sign up at kalshi.co
GOP Agenda COLLAPSES Again. Fairfax NAACP Demands Action On Discrimination. We The People Coalition.
7.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Agenda COLLAPSES Again. Fairfax NAACP Demands Action On Discrimination. We The People Coalition._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_LIVE from New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the We the People Coalition
SCOTUS Blocks Trump Birthright Push. Campaign Money Floodgates Open. Student Loan Shakeup
6.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Blocks Trump Birthright Push. Campaign Money Floodgates Open. Student Loan Shakeup_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_SCOTUS Blocks Trump Birthright Push. Campaign Money Floodgates Open. Student Loan Shakeup Black Star Network Pa
10-Year-Old Charged with Murder. Detroit Club Racism. Overcome Stress, Fear & Anxiety #TheBreakdown
6.29.2026 #TheBreakdown w/ Brittany Noble: 10-Year-Old Charged with Murder. Detroit Club Racism. Overcome Stress, Fear & Anxiety Black Star Network Partner: Chapter For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any
Fisk Data Center Revolt. TX Mandates Bible Reading. Disaster Bias Rule Ends. Dem Socialist Takeover?
6.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fisk Data Center Revolt. TX Mandates Bible Reading. Disaster Bias Rule Ends. Dem Socialist Takeover?_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by
Karmelo Anthony Defense Rests. Trump Insults Black Reporter. Iowa Scholarship Win
6.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Defense Rests. Trump Insults Black Reporter. Iowa Scholarship Win_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Karmelo's Defense attorneys rested their case today without calling him to testify.Closing arguments are scheduled to b
SCOTUS Opens Haitian Deportation Door. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Black Voters. Trump Voting EO Blocked
6.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Opens Haitian Deportation Door. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Black Voters. Trump Voting EO Blocked_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ The Supreme Court clears a path for the Trump Administration to possibly deport hundreds of thousands
NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
6.24.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Lawmakers in North Carolina unleash the latest attack on black America, approving a law to eliminate DEI
SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old
6.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ The Supreme Court rules 6-3 against a Black Rastafarian man in Louisiana who had sued prison officials after they
SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America
6.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterChapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any
Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash
6.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ It was a star-studded event on Chicago's South Side today as thousands gathered for the Obama Presidential Cen
Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege.
6.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler. Black Farmland Under Siege. _ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-
Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
6.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Trump Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to spea
NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actor
6.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actors Face Criticism_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-82
Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
6.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ A Black truck driver is suing a North Carolina sheriff's department for $20 million after an unprovo
FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
6.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash_For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ It's known that for the last 30 years, states have underfunded historically Black land-grant institutions by $13 billion. Lu
NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
6.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs._For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black members of Congress want to ensure faith leaders understand the Johnson Amendment and do not violate more than 70 years of
All-White Jury Convicts Karmelo Anthony. Georgia Election Lawsuit. Tennessee Map Challenge Dropped.
6.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury Convicts Karmelo Anthony. Georgia Election Lawsuit. Tennessee Map Challenge Dropped._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ An all-white jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Austin
Karmelo Trial Testimony Raises Questions. Elijah McClain Convictions Reversed. Black Jobs Gap.
6.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Trial Testimony Raises Questions. Elijah McClain Convictions Reversed. Black Jobs Gap._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ In the Karmelo Anthony trial, witnesses testified about what they saw just before the fatal stabbing. &nbs
All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
6.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps._ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Testimony began today in the Karmelo Anthony trial. 18 jurors, all white, heard from a video analyst
SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
6.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ LIVE from the Obama Presidential Center. Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, str
Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling. Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham
6.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling. Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham_ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to
Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack
5.8.2926 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Virginia Court Kills Redistricting Vote. NAACP Fights Tennessee Black District Attack The Virginia Supreme Court has overturned the Democrats' redistricting referendum in a 4-3 decision, stating that the Democrats did not follow the proper procedures. The NAACP has filed an emergency petition to block Tennessee's attempt to eliminate the state's only majority-Blac
Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power
6.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power Documentary_For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Black Star Network Partner: ChapterFor free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281
La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
5.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms_For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*_ Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that eliminated one of the state's two majority-Black districts and
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
5.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered. _ For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland Paid Partnership _ Donald Trump’s effort to pressure Republican-led states into redrawing congressional maps ahead of the midterm
George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign
5.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: George Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign Monday will be six years since George Floyd's murder. We'll talk to Maryland Congressman Glen Ivey about his reintroducing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and to Houston community activists about how Floyd's hometown is remembering the man who started a globa
DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed
5.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed A possibly innocent man was spared from execution in Tennessee after executioners struggled for over an hour to establish an intravenous line. Governor Bill Lee said the state would not attempt to execute Tony Carruthers again for at least a year, allowing his att
NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Trump IRS Deal & Slush Fund Outrage
5.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Trump IRS Deal. $1.7B 'Weaponization' Fund for Allies The NAACP has launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign, urging Black athletes and fans to withhold support from public schools in states that are attacking Black voting rights. Stephan A. Smith and podcaster Brandon Orlando Tatum both operate with the same brain cell. &nbs
Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged
5.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to revisit a pair of cases concerning whether private individuals and groups can sue to enforce a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits discriminatory voting practices. We'll be speaking with Georgia Congressw
MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
5.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams' Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called for a special legislative session to redraw electoral maps following a Supreme Court ruling. This move aligns with several southern states controlled by Republicans that are attempting to undermine Black voting power. We'll d
SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency
5.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency Questions Grow The Supreme Court's conservative majority has cleared the way for Alabama to revert to a congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district, eliminating Congressman Shomari Figures' seat. I'll speak with him about his commitm
GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race
5.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts in Tennessee. Calif Gov Race The GOP is at war with Black America, and right now, the battlefield is redistricting. In Alabama, the state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for a new special primary if the Supreme Court permits the state to reuse its 2023 redistrict
DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas
5.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DeSantis Map Sued in Florida. Tennessee Targets Black District. FBI Raids Louise Lucas Florida Democrats are suing over the congressional map that Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law. I will speak with the founder of the organization that filed the lawsuit. Tennessee's proposed map splits the state's 9th Congressional District and divides the only majority-Black
SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Blacks
5.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS VRA Ruling. Landry Recall Push. Fox Wants Michelle Obama to Defend Melania. GOP War on Black America The Supreme Court has issued an emergency order allowing Republicans in Louisiana to redraw the state's congressional map. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will explain what this means. Additionally, Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry is facing a recall petitio
GOP War on Black America | #RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork Presentation
5.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP War on Black America We are currently facing a battle: the GOP's War on Black America. In response to a Supreme Court ruling, Republican lawmakers in Southern states are moving to redraw congressional districts. Tonight, we will speak with lawmakers from several states about this power grab. Additionally, we'll hear from the two Black men who
Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans
5.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mound Bayou: Mound Bayou: Oldest Black Town In America. Truth About Black Farmworkers & White South Africans Tonight, we will explore the history of this significant town, founded in the late 19th century by former slaves, and its crucial role in African American history. Mound Bayou, a farming community, stands as a beacon of hope and progress amid the challe
Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport.
4.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Postpones Election. Roland Moderates Black men's Mental Health Forum in Shreveport. Louisiana's congressional primaries, originally scheduled for May, have been postponed due to a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated a majority-Black congressional district. We will have one of the attorneys who argued before the Supreme Court, along with two advocates,
Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved
4.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Siege. SCOTUS Guts Voting Act. VA Court Blocks Certification. DeSantis Map Approved We're facing a significant assault on our voting rights. The Supreme Court has weakened the core requirement of the Voting Rights Act that protected majority-minority districts. This decision will make it much more difficult to challenge discriminatory redistricting
DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies
4.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight Intensifies DeSantis Map Could Flip 4 Seats. SCOTUS Backs TX Map. VA Redistricting Fight IntensifiesFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis has unveiled a proposed congressional map for the Sunshine State, which his office claims could allow Republicans to flip up to four seats in the U.S. House of
VA Redistricting Win for Democrats. MAGA Cries Rigged. Earth Day Justice & ICE Fight
4.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VA Redistricting Win for Democrats. MAGA Cries Rigged. Earth Day Justice & ICE Fight Virginia voters have approved a new congressional district map that may enhance Democrats' electoral prospects in November. MAGA supporters are claiming the election was "rigged." We'll discuss why this represents a victory for democracy. A Virginia activist will explain why
FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage
4.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Rep Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick Resigns. DOJ Probes SPLC. Racist Cop Video Sparks Outrage Democratic Florida Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned just hours before the House Ethics Committee was set to discuss potential sanctions against her following her conviction for multiple violations of campaign finance laws. The Justice Department is investi
Shreveport Mass Shooting Kills 8 Children. Domestic Violence Crisis. Trump HBCU Claims Exposed
4.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shreveport Mass Shooting Kills 8 Children. Domestic Violence Crisis. Trump HBCU Claims Exposed A shocking incident occurred early Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, where a man killed eight children--seven of his own kids and one of their cousins--in a mass shooting. This tragic event has sparked a conversation about the shooter's mental health, based on claims mad
Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers
3.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers Black farmers get shut out of Trump White House farmers event - Again. John Boyd, the President of the National Black Farmer Association, will be here to explain if he ever got an invitation. Georgia Republicans tried to suppress votes by targeting nonpartisan district
Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling
4.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Charges Dropped in Christopher Mitchell Killing. RFK Jr Confronted. Ticketmaster Monopoly Ruling A Los Angeles County judge has formally dismissed voluntary manslaughter charges against two former Torrance police officers involved in the 2018 shooting death of a Black man, Christopher DeAndre Mitchell. I will speak with the family's attorney and an activist about
Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide. KC RICO Case Targets Racist Board. RFK Jr Confronted
4.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Justin Fairfax Murder-Suicide. KC RICO Case Targets Racist Board. RFK Jr Confronted Tragically, former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax shot and killed his wife before turning the gun on himself in a murder-suicide at their home. Tonight, we'll discuss an important topic: depression, the silent killer among Black men. We have two Black male psychologis
Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power
4.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackie Robinson Day. Toledo Police Slam Black Teen. Rev. Otis Moss, III on Faith & Power Today marks the 79th anniversary of Jackie Robinson breaking baseball's color barrier, becoming the first Black player to participate in a Major League game since 1884. We are celebrating Jackie Robinson Day. The Toledo, Ohio, Police Department has released body camera fo
Ossoff on Iran War & Voting Rights. Police Lie Exposed in Black Teen Shooting. Kyren Lacy Case
4.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ossoff on Iran War & Voting Rights. Police Lie Exposed in Black Teen Shooting. Kyren Lacy Case Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff will be in the studio to discuss his campaign, the war in Iran, voting rights, and other important topics. Maryland passes a Voting Rights Act. A lawsuit was required to have bodycam footage released, revealing that a white police of
LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies
4.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies This is our second town hall discussing Virginia's upcoming referendum vote on April 21, which could allow the state's Democrat-led Legislature to temporarily redraw its congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The proposed map has the potential to help Democ
Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms
4.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms We are here to discuss Virginia's upcoming referendum vote on April 21, which could allow the state's Democrat-led Legislature to temporarily redraw its congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The proposed map has the potential to help Democrats flip four seat
Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored
4.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright A
TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown
4.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown As the country awaits the Supreme Court's decision on voting rights, Tennessee's Black Voters Matter Regional Organizer says Tennessee needs its own Voting Rights Act. She's here to explain why. A Utah Republican Congressman is being blamed for the state's inability to gerrymande
Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed
4.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyr
Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered
4.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of th
Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs
4.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs Pam Bondi, you're fired! The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, fired the now-former Attorney General on Thursday. John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE founder & CEO, has a new book called "Capitalism for All. He's here discuss the impact of
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off
4.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off The Supreme Court has heard arguments regarding birthright citizenship, particularly concerning Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas. We will share some of today's arguments fr
Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth
3.31.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth After a decade, the white officer who killed Terence Crutcher will finally face a jury for her actions, following an appeals court ruling that Betty Jo Shelby is not entitled to qualified immunity. I will speak with the family attorney and Terence's sister about this signifi
SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes
3.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes This week, the Supreme Court will consider the Trump Administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship. I'll talk to a human rights attorney about the racist arguments from a 1896 Supreme Court case that supported Jim Crow being used to justify nullifying the 14
Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted
3.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted Congresswoman Summer Lee and other members launched the People's Environmental Justice Caucus today. This new congressional caucus will address the environmental harms that disproportionately affect frontline communities. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-
Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz
3.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz Ghana's President John Mahama led a wreath-laying ceremony at the Africa Burial Ground National Monument in New York to pay tribute to Africans who were enslaved and buried there, part of a continued effort for reparations. We'll speak to a Howard University Profe
SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire
3.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire The Supreme Court heard arguments that could upend how millions of Americans vote, putting mail-in ballots and voter access at risk just months before the midterm elections. The Nation's Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, is here to breakdown today's hearing. Sixtee
Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS
3.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS A Tennessee judge has blocked a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing made earlier this week by Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver. Joining us next is the creator of The Public Opinion Court and author of Shut Up and Prosecute, Thelma Anderson, to break this down. Black homeownership acr
Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out
3.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out Newly released bodycam video from the Hurst Police Department reveals what happened moments before a viral arrest of a black woman in North Texas. The department's justification for the arrest is now sparking community concern. Young voters shocked everyone in 2024 by backing Donald T
Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes
3.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes House Democrats have revealed their plan to force Republicans to hold an up-or-down vote to end the detrimental Trump-Republican shutdown, ensure hardworking TSA agents are paid, and rein in ICE. Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff got in Director of National Intelligence T
Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar.
3.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar. The Senate is currently engaged in a highly contentious debate regarding the SAVE America Act, which aims to overhaul election laws nationwide. In Illinois, voters have just two hours left to cast their ballots in an election that could indicate a significant shift
Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn
3.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn As the Middle East conflict widens and the Iranian regime maintains its chokehold on the critical Strait of Hormuz, Trump is trying to "encourage" other nations to help open up the passage way so that about a fifth of the world's oil can flow again. Retired Armu Brig.
Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car
3.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car A year-long boycott of Target is ending--at least according to some national activist leaders--but local organizers say the protest is far from over. The co-founder of the National Target Boycott and civil rights attorney, Nekima Levy Armstrong, joins us next to clarify why this b
SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians
3.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians Democratic Congressman Al Green and Congressman Christian Menefee are headed to a May 26 runoff for Texas's 18th Congressional District. Congressman Al Green joins us next. Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn is running for an 18th term in Congress to keep his spot as on
Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill
3.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill A year-long national boycott of Target over its rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives has ended. Until Freedom's Tamika Mallory will join us to discuss the success of the boycott. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has approved plans for 41
Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP
3.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP A Black Republican is sending misleading mailers to Black voters in Virginia ahead of a crucial redistricting vote. We'll break down how this controversial campaign is trying to confuse voters and why civil rights groups are sounding the alarm. The twice-impeached,
Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson
3.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson A Mississippi civil rights group documented 70 modern-day lynchings in the South from 2000 to 2025, though historians say the last official lynching was in 1981. The founder of JULIAN, the non-profit behind the report, is here to discuss these findings. The econo
