#RolandMartinUnfiltered
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Federal Court Rejects AL Congressional Map, La Gov. Debate Boycott, Deion's Win, RMU 5th Anniversary
September 06, 2023 03:48 - 2 hours - 150 MB9.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Federal Court Rejects AL Congressional Map, La Gov. Debate Boycott, Deion's Win, RMU 5th Anniversary Alabama Republicans just don't know when to quit. Federal judges struck down the state's new congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district, defying a Supreme Court order. We'll talk to a fellow from the Legal Defense Fund working closely with the case about what's next. Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson will be here to discus...
GA Refuses Fani Willis Impeachment, TN House Speaker's Lies Exposed, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv"
September 01, 2023 04:50 - 2 hours - 117 MB8.31.2005 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Refuses Fani Willis Impeachment, TN House Speaker's Lies Exposed, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv" Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says there's no reason to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from office. You all, those MAGA Republicans are pissed off. We'll discuss why Kemp says he's not calling a special session to impeach the Atlanta prosecutor. Despite video evidence of who shoulder-checked who, Tennessee Republican Speaker of the House Cam...
Bayou redistricting battle; GOP attacks Fani Willis; Fox News boasts Trump's popularity with Blacks
August 30, 2023 16:50 - 2 hours - 113 MB8.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bayou redistricting battle; GOP attacks Fani Willis; Fox News boasts Trump's popularity with Blacks Legal battle in the Bayou. A Louisiana federal court rejects the state's motion to cancel a hearing in the congressional redistricting case to create a second Black Opportunity district. A Louisiana representative will join us to explain what this means and what's happening with redrawing the maps. An all-out GOP attack is underway in Georgia against Di...
Fearless Fund Racial Bias Lawsuit, NC Gov. Election Bill Veto, TN House Silences Rep. Justin Jones
August 29, 2023 15:48 - 2 hours - 113 MB8.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fearless Fund Racial Bias Lawsuit, NC Gov. Election Bill Veto, TN House Silences Rep. Justin Jones A white conservative billionaire has filed a lawsuit against an early-stage venture capital firm, the Fearless Fund, alleging the fund racially discriminates against white people. The CEO and General Partner of the Fearless Fund will discuss how this legal battle could set a lasting precedent for addressing venture capital disparities. Next, we're diving in...
FL Jacksonville Racist Shooting, March on Washington 60th Anniversary, Covid & Cardiac Arrest
August 29, 2023 03:47 - 1 hour - 109 MB8.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Jacksonville Racist Shooting, March on Washington 60th Anniversary, Covid & Cardiac Arrest A Senseless act of hate leaves the Jacksonville, Florida, community in shock and mourning. A white gunman opens fire at a Dollar General store, killing three innocent Black people. We'll speak to a Florida state representative about the latest updates. In a showdown that could have far-reaching implications, Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis ...
GA Johnny Hollman Sr. Death, GA Election Probe Deadline, FL School Apologizes for Racial Profiling
August 26, 2023 04:46 - 2 hours - 120 MB8.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Johnny Hollman Sr. Death, GA Election Probe Deadline, FL School Apologizes for Racial Profiling In Atlanta, a Georgia family mourns the loss of their beloved patriarch, deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., who tragically died while in police custody under curious circumstances. We will speak with the Hollman family attorney to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking incident. We got the mugshot of former President Donald Trump. We will show you the historic ...
MS Lifetime Felony Voting Ban,Marc Spears NBA Media HOF, Ced The Entertainer golf recap
August 23, 2023 04:45 - 2 hours - 119 MB8.23.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Lifetime Felony Voting Ban,Marc Spears NBA Media HOF, Ced The Entertainer golf recap Federal judges block Mississippi's enforcement of a voting ban, a decision that could have far-reaching implications. We'll speak with the Senior Director for Voting and Representation at the Brennan Center for Justice to learn more. Wisconsin Republicans want Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the newest Democratic-backed Justice on the state Supreme Court, to recuse herself...
Ronald Greene's Family Wants DOJ Charges, FedEx Fires Driver, Creating Clean, Safe Drinking Water
August 23, 2023 03:49 - 1 hour - 107 MB8.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ronald Greene's Family Wants DOJ Charges, FedEx Fires Driver, Creating Clean, Safe Drinking Water Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Ronald Greene are calling for federal civil rights charges against the law enforcement officers who beat the black motorist to death, then tried to cover up his death. Attorney Crump is here to explain why Greene's family demands the Department of Justice to step in. The black Mississippi FedEx driver who t...
GA Trump agrees to Bond, AR Black History Hate, GA Stop Cop City Signatures
August 22, 2023 04:48 - 1 hour - 108 MB8.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump agrees to Bond, AR Black History Hate, GA Stop Cop City Signatures Donald Trump's attorneys agree to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney's office. We'll break down those details. And Georgia's "Stop Cop City" protestors say they have more than enough signatures to put a referendum to repeal Atlanta's lease with the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. Two repre...
CA 9 Officers Indicted, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, KS State Univ Discrimination Complaint
August 19, 2023 04:48 - 1 hour - 107 MB8.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA 9 Officers Indicted, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, KS State Univ Discrimination Complaint Ten bay area police officers are being charged with some of the most shocking civil rights violations in recent history. We break down what the FBI uncovered and what they are being charged with. North Carolina Republican lawmakers have passed a controversial bill that some say denies voting rights to minorities. We spoke with House Representative Amos Quick to l...
MS FedEX Driver Shooting Mistrial, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, BET Failed Sale Deconstruction
August 18, 2023 02:58 - 2 hours - 124 MB8.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS FedEX Driver Shooting Mistrial, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, BET Failed Sale Deconstruction The trial of two white men accused of shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery ends in a mistrial because of a police error. The victim's attorney will join us to explain how that happened. A Texas woman faces charges for threatening to kill a judge and Texas U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee over Donald Trump. And the Georgia grand ju...
GA Trump Trial Date Requested, OK Greenwood Settlement Talks Denied, Remembering Clarence Avant
August 17, 2023 04:20 - 2 hours - 129 MB8.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Trial Date Requested, OK Greenwood Settlement Talks Denied, Remembering Clarence Avant Georgia district attorney wants to start the trial for Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants one day before Super Tuesday primaries and we'll take a look at who is making civil war threats because of Trump's criminal charges. The survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will get another chance for reparations after a lower court judge dismissed the case. Dama...
GA Trump Indictment, Sen Tuberville Hold leaves Military Leaderless, Remembering Clarence Avant
August 16, 2023 04:19 - 2 hours - 146 MB8.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Indictment, Sen Tuberville Hold leaves Military Leaderless, Remembering Clarence Avant Former President Donald Trump is now facing 91 charges with the latest indictment in Georgia on state charges. We'll break down the charges in his fourth indictment and discuss the potential implications of these charges. For the first time in history, three of the five U.S. military services are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders, thanks to Alabama Sen...
Republican assault on education; Racist attack on black historian; Remembering Clarence Avant
August 15, 2023 04:22 - 2 hours - 150 MB8.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Republican assault on education; Racist attack on black historian; Remembering Clarence Avant Republicans continue to attack facts and education, this time with the North Carolina Republican-controlled House passing a bill to ban public school teachers from compelling white students to feel guilty or responsible for past actions committed by people of the same race. We will break down when this law goes into effect and what this means for students in North...
White Manager Attacks Black Kids, Baby Delivery Decapitation Lawsuit, Earthquake 30 Years of Comedy
August 11, 2023 03:59 - 2 hours - 116 MB8.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Manager Attacks Black Kids, Baby Delivery Decapitation Lawsuit, Earthquake 30 Years of Comedy A gut-wrenching incident shocked the Greensboro, North Carolina, community when a white property manager assaulted two innocent black children at a swimming pool. The attorney representing the victims' families is joining us to discuss their pursuit of justice and the implications of this troubling incident. A young couple from Georgia is demanding answers ...
DeSantis suspends Black state attorney; GOP prez candidate calls Juneteenth 'useless'; Niger coup
August 10, 2023 04:10 - 2 hours - 116 MB8.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DeSantis suspends Black state attorney; GOP prez candidate calls Juneteenth 'useless'; Niger coup Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends a second state attorney. Monique Worrell's name gets wiped off the official website. She joins us tonight to talk about why DeSantis is targeting elected officials. The GOP continues its anti-woke campaign. Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth a "useless" holiday, despite previously prais...
Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, HBUCs & Mental Health, Ne-Yo & Gender Identity, Florida's PragerU
August 09, 2023 04:08 - 2 hours - 119 MB8.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, HBUCs & Mental Health, Ne-Yo & Gender Identity, Florida's PragerU Louisiana Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. met presidents and stakeholders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to discuss what they can do for Black students' mental health. He'll be here to explain how they plan to reduce isolation, improve campus safety, and increase access to healthcare providers for our students. Montgomery, Alabama, Police ha...
Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, Jamie Foxx's Apology, Call for Texas A&M Board of Regents to Resign
August 08, 2023 04:08 - 2 hours - 136 MB8.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, Jamie Foxx's Apology, Call for Texas A&M Board of Regents to Resign The Congressional Black Caucus demands Senator Dick Durbin stop the blue slip policy in the judiciary nomination process. I'll explain how this policy is rooted in racism and break down the reforms the CBC is asking for. Jamie Foxx is getting some misdirected heat for a social media post about Jesus. I'll explain how white folks should mind their business an...
Celebrating the Life of Charles Ogletree Jr, LA Angola Juveniles Plea, MN Police Depart Restructures
August 05, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 88.5 MB8.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating the Life of Charles Ogletree Jr, LA Angola Juveniles Plea, MN Police Depart Restructures We mourn the loss of renowned attorney and legal scholar Charles Ogletree tonight. We will celebrate Ogletree's impact on the legal profession, speak to those who knew him, and share the indelible mark he left behind. The Department of Justice is investigating a predominantly black Louisiana juvenile Facility after multiple allegations of abuse. Attorney Ro...
Trump pleads NOT GUILTY; Ex-Miss. officers plead guilty to racist attack; Fla. PragerU standards
August 04, 2023 02:54 - 1 hour - 90.6 MB8.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump pleads NOT GUILTY; Ex-Miss. officers plead guilty to racist attack; Florida approves use of conservative content from 'PragerU' in schools Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. We'll bring you details from inside the D.C. courtroom and explore the potential implications of this landmark case. In another bombshell arrangement, Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have plead...
Obama Appointed Judge Assigned Trump Trial, OH Reagan Tokes Act, MO Derontae Martin Death Update
August 03, 2023 03:54 - 1 hour - 94.7 MB8.2.2023 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Appointed Judge Assigned Trump Trial, OH Reagan Tokes Act, MO Derontae Martin Death Update Former President Donald Trump has been given a court date to appear before a judge appointed by Obama to face his federal election fraud indictment in D.C. Tonight, we'll take a closer look to discuss the implications of this court date for Trump and the future of American politics. The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld the Reagan Tokes Act, which grants the ...
Trump indicted; Henrietta Lacks' Settlement, OH Law Extends Prison Term For Behavior
August 02, 2023 02:55 - 2 hours - 118 MB8.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump indicted; Henrietta Lacks' Settlement, OH Law Extends Prison Term For Behavior Breaking news ... Donald Trump indicted by grand jury on 2020 election interference As we celebrate the 103rd birthday of Henrietta Lacks, the family has finally settled their Lawsuit against the biotechnology company Thermos Fisher Scientific. We'll show you what The Lacks Family had to say and explore why it matters to the future of medical ethics and patient rights. Th...
Benefits & Care For Black Vets, TX Police Terrorize Black Family, Dems Debate Voting Strategy
August 01, 2023 02:56 - 2 hours - 112 MB7.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Benefits & Care For Black Vets, TX Police Terrorize Black Family, Dems Debate Voting Strategy The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a groundbreaking initiative to address health access disparities among black veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs Press Secretary joins me to discuss the initiative and the impact of the PACT Act. A black family in Texas faced terror at the hands of police officers who mistakenly accused them of driving a stole...
TN DOJ Investigation, National Urban League Conference 2023, Cincinnati Music Festival Recap
July 28, 2023 03:47 - 2 hours - 125 MB7.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN DOJ Investigation, National Urban League Conference 2023, Cincinnati Music Festival Recap The Justice Department is investigating a pattern or practice investigation into police conduct in Memphis, and we'll discuss the findings of this investigation. You'll hear Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke break it all down. The Alabama woman who lied about being abducted could face charges for filing a false police report. Tuesday would have been E...
Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap
July 26, 2023 03:32 - 1 hour - 101 MB7.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap In a proclamation ceremony, President Joe Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, while calling out Republican efforts to stymie civil rights education in classrooms. We'll have some of that ceremony for you. In California, a black mother sues law enforcement officers for excessive force after a distur...
AL Carlee Russell Admits She Lied, Alabama Redistricting Battle, Cincinnati Music Festival recap
July 25, 2023 02:35 - 2 hours - 150 MB7.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Carlee Russell Admits She Lied, Alabama Redistricting Battle, Cincinnati Music Festival recap Carlee Russell admits she was not kidnapped and she made up seeing a baby on Alabama's I-459. We'll have her confession her attorney sent to the Hoover police chief. Alabama Republicans' newly approved district lines are causing quite a stir. The maps are heading back to federal court, potentially causing far-reaching consequences. An Alabama Democratic stat...
Cincinnati Music Festival, TX Texas A&M President Resigns, VP Harris Defends History in Florida
July 22, 2023 03:30 - 1 hour - 79.4 MB7.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cincinnati Music Festival, TX Texas A&M President Resigns, VP Harris Defends History in Florida Texas A&M University's president, M. Katherine Banks, resigns after the botched hiring decision that aimed to revive the university's journalism department with a Black journalist. We'll break it all down and explain the implications of this resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris takes a stand against newly approved Black History standards by the Florida Boa...
AL Congressional Maps Redrawn, FL Voting Rights Law, Menthol Cigarettes & Black Health Equity
July 21, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 105 MB7.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Congressional Maps Redrawn, FL Voting Rights Law, Menthol Cigarettes & Black Health Equity In Alabama, Republicans pass a proposed congressional map that draws intense criticism from Black lawmakers. An LDF Political Participation Fellow will be here to help us understand the controversy and its impact on voting rights. Tuesday, we told you about Louisiana's Angola State Prison allegations highlighting the treatment of primarily Black boys detained in...
Carlee Russell Update, VA NAACP Fight for Voting Rights, Northwestern U Racial & Abuse Lawsuit
July 20, 2023 03:05 - 2 hours - 121 MB7.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Carlee Russell Update, VA NAACP Fight for Voting Rights, Northwestern U Racial & Abuse Lawsuit A racial discrimination and sexual assault lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by student-athletes against Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. We will show you what the students and their attorney Ben Crump had to say at a press conference shedding light on this disturbing case. Stay tuned for the details. The NAACP has called out Virginia Governor Glenn Youn...
LA Angola Youth Heat Conditions, Trump Presidential Power Plan, Rep. Hosford schools GOP MAGA Agenda
July 19, 2023 03:12 - 2 hours - 112 MB7.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Angola Youth Heat Conditions, Trump Presidential Power Plan, Rep. Hosford schools GOP MAGA Agenda A shocking lawsuit against Louisiana's Angola prison reveals horrendous conditions in which nearly 80 Black boys have been forced into solitary confinement in extreme heat and abusive treatment. We'll dive into the details of the emergency filing, which seeks to protect the rights of these children and prevent them from being placed in adult facilities. Fo...
Rev. Jackson steps down;Ala. ignores Black voters;Texas A&M ripped over treatment of Black professor
July 18, 2023 02:13 - 2 hours - 120 MB7.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rev. Jackson steps down;Ala. ignores Black voters;Texas A&M ripped over treatment of Black professor Explosive reports suggest that former President Donald Trump and his allies are already strategizing their plans if they were to secure the White House in 2024 to expand presidential power. We will break it all down. A shocking move by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents" left renowned Journalists Kathleen McElroy without a job because of conc...
CA Police End Bodycam Analysis, Horsford v Gaetz, SAG-AFTRA Strike, GOP AGs Warn Companies about DEI
July 15, 2023 03:10 - 2 hours - 112 MB7.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Police End Bodycam Analysis, Horsford v Gaetz, SAG-AFTRA Strike, GOP AGs Warn Companies about DEI A police chief in California was caught in a controversy over ending the analysis of body camera footage. We speak with a Civil Rights Attorney on the implications of this decision and what the community can do to get transparency. Rep. Steven Horsford unleashed a fiery showdown with Rep. Matt Gaetz on the House floor over a decision to remove diversity, e...
Buffalo shooting lawsuit; DOJ joins suit against Miss.; Tobacco companies targeting Blacks exposed
July 14, 2023 04:04 - 2 hours - 134 MB7.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Buffalo shooting lawsuit; DOJ joins suit against Miss.; Tobacco companies targeting Blacks exposed The families of the victims of the tragic 2022 Buffalo Tops Supermarket massacre are taking legal action. One of the attorneys will be here to explain why they are going after social media firms and firearm manufacturers. The Department of Justice launches an investigation into Fulton County, Georgia, Jail where a black man, LaShawn Thompson, died covered i...
Tuberville & White Nationalists, GA Black Rep Switches to GOP, TX A&M DEI Hysteria
July 13, 2023 04:13 - 2 hours - 118 MB7.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tuberville & White Nationalists, GA Black Rep Switches to GOP, TX A&M DEI Hysteria Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is now on the defensive after defending white nationalists. In a stunning reversal, Republicans and Tuberville denounce white nationalists. Senator Rand Paul makes a provocative prediction about college basketball players. Claiming they will turn into "rap stars" while attacking anti-trust laws in sports, his comments have captivated socia...
LA Ronald Greene Charges Quashed, TX A & M DEI Hysteria, OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations Dismissed
July 12, 2023 03:07 - 1 hour - 104 MB7.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Ronald Greene Charges Quashed, TX A & M DEI Hysteria, OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations Dismissed A Louisiana judge drops charges of two of the officers involved in the death of Ronald Greene. His mother is here tonight to give us the latest. Yesterday we told you an Oklahoma judge dismissed the Tulsa Race Riots Reparations case. Civil Rights Attorney and Founder of Justice for Greenwood, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will tell us what's next for his client...
OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations, Hill Harper Senate Announcement, GA Mayor Arrested
July 11, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 102 MB7.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations, Hill Harper Senate Announcement, GA Mayor Arrested An Oklahoma judge throws out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 "Tulsa Race Massacre".... killing any measure of legal justice for the last three survivors of the deadly racist rampage. Black farmers can FINALLY file claims for the "long-awaited" TWO-POINT-TWO BILLION DOLLAR U-S-D-A program.....The National Association of Black Farmers president will be here to ex...
Black Unemployment Rises, Tulsa Race Riot Not About Race?, Twitter's Rival, Spill, Legacy Admissions
July 08, 2023 03:46 - 1 hour - 107 MB7.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Unemployment Rises, Tulsa Race Riot Not About Race?, Twitter's Rival, Spill, Legacy Admissions The June jobs report indicates the black unemployment rate contributes to the 90-percent rise in the nation's unemployment rate. We'll examine how much the black unemployment rate rose for the third consecutive month. #WE-TRIED-TO-TELL-YOU Conservatives are doing their best to rewrite history. Oklahoma's state superintendent says teaching about the Tulsa...
MS Man Tased To Death By Police, Stephen A. Smith & Affirmative Action, IM Marvin Arrington, Sr
July 07, 2023 03:41 - 2 hours - 127 MB7.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Man Tased To Death By Police, Stephen A. Smith & Affirmative Action, IM Marvin Arrington, Sr A black Alabama man gets tased to death by Mobile police officers responding to a burglary in progress. The people who made that 911 call said the cops went after the wrong man. Now Jawan Dallas' family is demanding the release of the body cam video to find out what happened. The family attorney will be here to give us the latest on the case where an innocent ...
Sheriff's deputy slams black woman; July 4th violence; India Arie v Janelle Monae, Meg Thee Stallion
July 06, 2023 03:40 - 2 hours - 126 MB7.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: L.A. Sheriff's deputy body slams black woman; July 4th violence spike; Diversity scholarships at risk; India Arie v Janelle Monae, Meg Thee Stallion A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy body slams a black woman. Even the sheriff's department calls the video 'disturbing.' We have both body cam videos and videos shot by a bystander. We'll examine what led up to the violent encounter. We'll also look at the recent violence that gripped the country over the hol...
FL Racist Woman shoots Black Mom, Nikki Haley CNN Town Hall, May Jobs Report, Cornell West 2024
July 05, 2023 19:49 - 2 hours - 114 MB6.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Racist Woman shoots Black Mom, Nikki Haley CNN Town Hall, May Jobs Report, Cornell West 2024 An unarmed Florida black woman is gunned down after confronting a racist white woman for using racial slurs at her children. Ben Crump, representing the victim's family, will tell us about the investigation and why the white shooter has not been identified or charged. CNN Hosts another Republican presidential candidate town hall, this time with Former South Car...
Harvard Legacy Challenge, Baltimore Mass Shooting, FL Bodycam Videos released of Susan Lorincz
July 04, 2023 03:16 - 2 hours - 143 MB7.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harvard Legacy Challenge, Baltimore Mass Shooting, FL Bodycam Videos released of Susan Lorincz The supreme court overturned Affirmative action; a Boston civil rights group has now challenged legacy admissions at Harvard University. We will show you what the civil rights group is doing to make sure education is fair for all. The weekend saw a disturbing uptick in gun violence nationwide, including the 340th mass shooting of the year. We'll delve into this e...
SCOTUS Landmark Affirmative Action Ruling, IM Christine Farris, NY Mayor Checks White Woman
June 30, 2023 04:39 - 2 hours - 143 MB6.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Landmark Affirmative Action Ruling, IM Christine Farris, NY Mayor Checks White Woman It's been a historic day at the Supreme Court; we have an expert panel joining us to unpack the Supreme Court's landmark decision against affirmative action means for the future of education and racial equity in America. Today we lost another legend in the civil rights movement. We're saddened to report that Dr. Christine Farris, the last living sibling of Dr. Mar...
SCOTUS Decisions: Student Loan Forgiveness, Religious Liberties, DV TRO Guns, Unrest in Paris
June 30, 2023 02:19 - 1 hour - 103 MB6.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Decisions: Student Loan Forgiveness, Religious Liberties, DV TRO Guns, Unrest in Paris The Supreme Court issued several important rulings today that will impact the future of LGBTQ rights and student loan forgiveness. We'll delve into how these decisions will affect America and discuss the next steps laid out by President Joe Biden on how he plans to help those drowning in student loan debt. We'll also preview a case headed to the Supreme Court ab...
MS Deputies Fired, Carlishia Hood Lawsuit, CA Hate Crimes Rise in 2022, Yusef Salaam Win NY Primary
June 29, 2023 04:55 - 1 hour - 107 MB6.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Deputies Fired, Carlishia Hood Lawsuit, CA Hate Crimes Rise in 2022, Yusef Salaam Win NY Primary The Chicago Mom, Carlisha Hood, and her 14-year-old son were wrongfully arrested after she was viciously attacked, and her son defended her by shooting the assailant. Now the pair has filed a lawsuit against the city. We will show what they say happened to them after the arrest and why they are filing the lawsuit. Several Mississippi Rankin Officers have be...
Moore v Harper decision; Ralph Yarl speaks; Angela Bassett honorary Oscar;Trump classified doc audio
June 28, 2023 03:55 - 1 hour - 108 MB6.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Moore v Harper decision; Ralph Yarl speaks; Angela Bassett honorary Oscar;Trump classified doc audio The latest U.S. Supreme Court decision denies Republicans in North Carolina favorable election district maps. We'll discuss how this will impact voting access with a political strategist. We'll also discuss Monday's decision involving Louisiana's House map and other decisions about affirmation action, student loan debt, and religious liberties that are e...
Russian Mutiny, Cleveland's Missing Children, PTSD Awareness, Mother & Son Murder Charges Dropped
June 27, 2023 03:54 - 1 hour - 107 MB6.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Russian Mutiny, Cleveland's Missing Children, PTSD Awareness, Mother & Son Murder Charges Dropped It's been a tumultuous 36 hours for Russia as it faces possible civil war and mutiny. We'll speak with an independent journalist in Kyiv to give us the latest news. The United States Supreme Court paves the way for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana. We'll examine how the high court's dismissal will impact the 2024 elections. What...
Judicial Nomination Process, SCOTUS Biden Immigration Policy, CA 10yr Old Handcuffed During Raid
June 23, 2023 03:29 - 1 hour - 109 MB6.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judicial Nomination Process, SCOTUS Biden Immigration Policy, CA 10yr Old Handcuffed During Raid Top members of the Congressional Black Caucus called for the Biden administration to withdraw two federal judicial nominees, raising concerns about the nomination process and the nominees' backgrounds. We will discuss how this gesture may change who is included in the judicial process. The Biden Administration has a big win on immigration, with the U.S. Supre...
Parole Denied for Crosley Green, SCOTUS Rulings, GA Police Use Black Man's Pic for Target Practice
June 23, 2023 02:29 - 2 hours - 117 MB6.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Parole Denied for Crosley Green, SCOTUS Rulings, GA Police Use Black Man's Pic for Target Practice The Florida Commission on Offender Review denies parole to Crosley Green, a man who already served 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. We will speak with one of his attorneys about what happens now he will probably not get released until he's 97. As the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision approaches, lawmakers introduce new abortion legis...
OK Tulsa No Power, GA Elex 2020 Fraud Claims Dismissed, Interview with OH Rep Joyce Beatty
June 21, 2023 03:13 - 2 hours - 128 MB6.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa No Power, GA Elex 2020 Fraud Claims Dismissed, Interview with OH Rep Joyce Beatty Major storms in Tulsa are causing power outages, leaving residents in the dark. I'll talk to some folks about what's being done to return power to thousands left in the dark. Vice President Harris sat down for an exclusive interview on MSNBC's "One Year Post-Roe: A ReidOut Special featuring Joy Reid. We will discuss what VP Harris said about Roe and how it could i...
Black Star Network Presents: Juneteenth & the Future of the Black Economics sponsored by McDonald's
June 20, 2023 04:58 - 3 hours - 183 MBBlack Star Network Presents: Juneteenth & the Future of the Black Economics Freedom sponsored by McDonald's Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, an...