#RolandMartinUnfiltered
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TN Expulsion Vote: Tennessee Legislature Expels Rep Justin Jones & Justin Pearson
April 07, 2023 03:51 - 2 hours - 164 MB4.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN Expulsion Vote: Tennessee Legislature Expels Rep Justin Jones & Justin Pearson Today Tennessee legislators voted on whether or not they would expel three members for peacefully protesting with constituents at the state house. We will show you what happened today and explain how unprecedented this bold move was to intimidate Republicans. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyrig...
MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race
April 06, 2023 05:49 - 1 hour - 105 MB4.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race The Mississippi legislature has voted to expand the Capitol Police in Jackson, the state's predominantly black capital city. We will explain what the bill does and how this will impact the city, and who governs Jackson. Wisconsin Supreme Court's had a record-breaking turnout for Tuesday's election, with Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeating form...
Angel Reese Double Standard, MLK’s Mason Temple Speech 55th Anniversary, IL Chicago Mayoral Election
April 04, 2023 04:51 - 1 hour - 105 MB4.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Angel Reese Double Standard, MLK’s Mason Temple Speech 55th Anniversary, IL Chicago Mayoral Election New York City is preparing for Trump's arraignment and the mayor as a stern warning for anyone coming to the city to start trouble. The Louisiana State University women's Basketball team won the NCAA Title on Saturday with Most Outstanding player Angel Reese leading the way. Still, instead of congratulations, she has received thousands of social media posts...
Trump Indictment,WI Supreme Court Election,Vanderbilt 1st Black Woman Neuro Resident,VP Zambia Visit
April 01, 2023 04:51 - 1 hour - 104 MB3.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Indictment,WI Supreme Court Election,Vanderbilt 1st Black Woman Neuro Resident,VP Zambia Visit The countdown to the perp walk has begun. Donald Trump faces 30 fraud-related charges after a New York grand jury indicted him on charges connected to hush money he allegedly paid to cover up affairs. We will break down all the latest developments and show you all the Republicans calling foul on the charges. And I'll talk to one of the exonerated five abo...
NY Rep Bowman Goes after GOP, NFL Media Layoff Jim Trotter, TN TSU Take Over, Erica Savage Farewell
March 31, 2023 04:18 - 2 hours - 134 MB3.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY Rep Bowman Goes after GOP, NFL Media Layoff Jim Trotter, TN TSU Take Over, Erica Savage Farewell A Gun Debate is brewing in this country, and one Democratic representative has had enough. We will show you the plea to action N.Y. House Representative Jamaal Bowman had for House republicans and the heated exchange between Bowman and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie. The NFL is in hot water again, this time for firing long-time NFL Network reporter J...
MS Rolling Fork Devastation, Chris Christie v. Trump, VA Irvo Otieno Funeral, SC Hate Crime Bill
March 30, 2023 04:20 - 1 hour - 100 MB3.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Rolling Fork Devastation, Chris Christie v. Trump, VA Irvo Otieno Funeral, SC Hate Crime Bill The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was hit by a deadly tornado on Friday that claimed 25 lives across the state. We will speak with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Director about the continued recovery efforts and how the public can pitch in to help. After a failed presidential run in 2016, Ex-New Jers...
Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills
March 29, 2023 03:10 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills Today, Seatle Washington's Mayor announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and the United States Department of Justice as the Seattle Police Department prepares to transition into the next phase of sustained reform. We will explain the remaining steps to achieve a total case settlement in Seattle. A Virginia Famil...
Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills
March 28, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills Today, Seatle Washington's Mayor announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and the United States Department of Justice as the Seattle Police Department prepares to transition into the next phase of sustained reform. We will explain the remaining steps to achieve a total case settlement in Seattle. A Virginia Family...
Fmr DEI Dir Bashes Minneapolis City Council, Bragg Pushes Back On GOP Overreach, What CRT Should Be
March 24, 2023 01:38 - 1 hour - 104 MB3.23.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fmr DEI Dir Bashes Minneapolis City Council, Bragg Pushes Back On GOP Overreach, What CRT Should Be A story is developing out of Minneapolis about the pervasive issue of systemic racism in the Minneapolis city government since George Floyd's death. Roland will get exclusive details from Tyeastia Green, the former Director of Minneapolis' Division of Race, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging for the City of Minneapolis, who alleges city officials lack the com...
Irvo Otieno Surveillance Video Released, GOP Defining Woke, National Medals of Arts & Humanities
March 22, 2023 03:26 - 1 hour - 105 MB3.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Irvo Otieno Surveillance Video Released, GOP Defining Woke, National Medals of Arts & Humanities The Washington Post obtained, edited, and released 9 minutes of surveillance footage from a Virginia state hospital moments leading up to Irvo Otiene's death. We'll show you the disturbing video. Roland will speak with Retired LAPD Sergeant Cheryl Dorsey about what went wrong and what needs to be done to address the disparities of deaths during mental health c...
Cleveland Public Safety Partnership,Possible Trump Indictment, US State Depart Lack Of Diversity
March 21, 2023 03:24 - 1 hour - 105 MB3.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cleveland Public Safety Partnership,Possible Trump Indictment, US State Depart Lack Of Diversity After 16 criminal indictments against East Cleveland, Ohio, police officers in the past seven months, the city is teaming with Ohio State Highway Patrol to help improve traffic safety. We'll explain how the temporary partnership will affect the community. After years of facing investigation after investigation, Donald Trump may finally take a perp walk. Tru...
N.C. Supreme Crt. revisits voting maps,Ca. NAACP Chapter rejects reparations plan,Lance Reddick dies
March 18, 2023 03:40 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C. Supreme Crt. revisits voting maps,Ca. NAACP Chapter rejects reparations plan,Lance Reddick dies The Republican-led North Carolina Supreme Court reheard arguments from a redistricting case it ruled on in December. If the state's highest court reverses, state legislators will determine the electoral districts, shifting the political power in the state. I'll talk to a North Carolina State Representative about what this will mean for North Carolina Vote...
N.C. Supreme Crt. revisits voting maps,Ca. NAACP Chapter rejects reparations plan,Lance Reddick dies
March 18, 2023 02:37 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C. Supreme Crt. revisits voting maps,Ca. NAACP Chapter rejects reparations plan,Lance Reddick dies The Republican-led North Carolina Supreme Court reheard arguments from a redistricting case it ruled on in December. If the state's highest court reverses, state legislators will determine the electoral districts, shifting the political power in the state. I'll talk to a North Carolina State Representative about what this will mean for North Carolina Vote...
Maryland's 1st Black Governor, TX HISD Takeover, BWR 12th Annual Women of Power National Summit
March 17, 2023 03:14 - 2 hours - 160 MB3.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Maryland's 1st Black Governor, TX HISD Takeover, BWR 12th Annual Women of Power National Summit Maryland made history by electing the state's first black governor Wes Moore. Governor Moore will join me to discuss his aggressive plan to combat climate change and how he plans to help close Maryland's wealth gap. Texas State Commissioner of Education will appoint a new Houston Independent School District superintendent and board of education trustees because...
FL GOP Try to Block DEI in Education, FL Propose Flag Ban,7 Deputies Charged W/2nd-Degree Murder
March 16, 2023 02:29 - 2 hours - 110 MB3.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL GOP Try to Block DEI in Education, FL Propose Flag Ban,7 Deputies Charged W/2nd-Degree Murder Florida Republicans are using new legislation that threatens Black fraternities and sororities by stopping college funding for any program or campus activity supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, or Critical Race Theory. We will speak with State Senator Shevrin Jones about his efforts to protect the divine 9 in Florida. We have some good news out of Florid...
Michael Irvin Marriott Video Release, FL Block All DEI Programs, Entertainment Industry & Black Hair
March 15, 2023 02:22 - 1 hour - 104 MB3.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Michael Irvin Marriott Video Release, FL Block All DEI Programs, Entertainment Industry & Black Hair Former Dallas Cowboys Star Michael Irvin just refiled a 100 million dollar lawsuit against Marriott International over allegations of sexual misconduct by the Pro Football Hall of Famer. We will show you the press conference Irvin and his attorneys held today and the video evidence they just released. Florida Republicans are in a war with Diversity, Equity...
Battle between VP Harris v Sen.Warren, Diversity Blamed For Bank Failure, FBI New Hate Crime Report
March 14, 2023 02:57 - 1 hour - 106 MB3.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Battle between VP Harris v Sen.Warren, Diversity Blamed For Bank Failure, FBI New Hate Crime Report A battle is brewing between the Democratic party. Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren publicly challenged if Vice President Kamala Harris should be President Joe Bidens 2024 running mate. We will show how Harris and the White House responded to Warren's comments. Republicans are going after wokeness this time, blaming the recent Silicon Valley Bank failu...
11 Ohio Cops Indicted, Black Unemployment Rate, Fmr PVAMU Pres. Speaks, Male Educators Project
March 11, 2023 03:49 - 1 hour - 105 MB3.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 11 Ohio Cops Indicted, Black Unemployment Rate, Fmr PVAMU Pres. Speaks, Male Educators Project In Ohio, more than a third of the East Cleveland police department is now indicted for assault, dereliction of duty, and civil rights interference. We will show you the appalling video, talk to the mayor and discuss what the prosecutor's Office and the Cleveland Division of the FBI plan to do to stop further corruption in the department. Dr. Ruth Simmons, the F...
Americans Divided on Wokeness, GOP Blames DEI For Train Derailment, MI Rep Calls Out white supremacy
March 10, 2023 04:37 - 2 hours - 114 MB3.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Americans Divided on Wokeness, GOP Blames DEI For Train Derailment, MI Rep Calls Out white supremacy A new USA Today poll shows Americans are divided on how they feel about the word "woke." We will speak with the Senior Vice President of IPSOS, who conducted the poll, about what they discovered and what this means for American marketing. A Georgia Republican calls for Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to resign for being too focused on diversity, equ...
RMU_2023-03-DOJ Find Pattern Violations By Louisville Police, NAACP Support Tegna Deal, Racism In Mormon Church
March 09, 2023 04:07 - 1 hour - 109 MB3.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Find Pattern Violations By Louisville Police, NAACP Support Tegna Deal, Racism In Mormon Church The Department of Justice releases a damning 90-page report after a two-year investigation following the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor by Louisville, Kentucky Metro Police. To break down the information, we will speak with the Louisville, Kentucky, Metro Interim Police Chief about the plan to fix the department and how to hold officers who commit misconduc...
2 Black Americans killed in Mexico; Black soldier gets Medal of Honor; new head of Fla. Dem Party
March 08, 2023 04:52 - 1 hour - 102 MB3.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2 Black Americans killed in Mexico; Black soldier gets Medal of Honor; new head of Fla. Dem Party; Black homeownership Family members say the four black Americans kidnapped in Mexico crossed the border for one of them to have a medical procedure. Mexican authorities say they have been found. Unfortunately, two are dead, one is injured, and the fourth is unharmed. We will break down the chilling details of the kidnapping, how the U.S. should respond to this...
Bloody Sunday Deconstruction, Chris Rock Netflix Special, SCOTUS Warhol Prince Image Case
March 07, 2023 04:42 - 1 hour - 106 MB3.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bloody Sunday Deconstruction, Chris Rock Netflix Special, SCOTUS Warhol Prince Image Case President Joe Biden commemorates the 58th anniversary of "Bloody Sunday." I will fully deconstruct what happened and how some lawmakers use the same tactics today to keep black people from voting. And The CEO of Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant, will help me break down the city's economic status that played an integral part in passing voting legislation. The Supre...
Shanquella Robinson Update, GOP Interference in DC Crime Laws,Disappearing DEI Jobs, MOH Paris Davis
March 04, 2023 04:02 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shanquella Robinson Update, GOP Interference in DC Crime Laws,Disappearing DEI Jobs, MOH Paris Davis Shanquella Robinson's family traveled to DC today demanding presidential and Department of Justice intervention to get justice in the North Carolina woman's murder while on a Mexican vacation with her friends. I spoke with her mother and sister. I'll show you what they and their attorneys had to say about the investigation and what they are demanding from ...
GOP voter drama in Ga.; Standard General fights FCC; Obesity in Black America
March 03, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 107 MB3.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP voter drama in Ga.; Standard General fights FCC; Obesity in Black America Two new bills in Georgia could remove Black Democrats from a South Georgia election board. We will speak with Cliff Albright, the Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, about how we can stop this all-out assault on black voters' rights. Chicago, Illinois, will have a new Mayor after Incumbent Mayor Lori Lightfoot failed to secure a second term in office. We will speak to Chicago Mayo...
I'm Not Satisfied: How Corporate America And White-Run Ad Agencies Are Destroying Black-Owned Media
March 02, 2023 04:19 - 2 hours - 114 MB3.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: I'm Not Satisfied: How Corporate America And White-Run Ad Agencies Are Destroying Black-Owned Media My panel of black-owned ad agencies and media companies join me in deconstructing how corporate America and the white-dominated advertising agencies intentionally and systematically limit, dominate and destroy Black-owned media. We'll look at how the black consumer is targeted and how black-owned media companies have been cheated out of millions of advertisin...
FL Crosley Green Case, CA School District Discrimination Lawsuit, SCOTUS Student Loan Cancelation
March 01, 2023 04:23 - 1 hour - 110 MB2.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Crosley Green Case, CA School District Discrimination Lawsuit, SCOTUS Student Loan Cancelation The U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a case for a Florida man released from prison after 32 years for a crime he says he did not commit. We will explain what happened to Crosley Green and why his only hope is clemency from Florida Governor Ron Desantis. We will speak with Green and his attorney to explain how this happened. Four California families are sui...
TN TSU Management Hearing, LSU's First Black Bass Fishing Teammate, Thomas W. Dortch Jr Funeral
February 28, 2023 04:35 - 1 hour - 106 MB2.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN TSU Management Hearing, LSU's First Black Bass Fishing Teammate, Thomas W. Dortch Jr Funeral Tennessee lawmakers held a management hearing this morning following the release of a state audit on Tennessee State University management's handling of the recent influx of students on campus. We will speak with a Tennessee state representative about what happened today and how black lawmakers are helping ensure that the state takes accountability for its role ...
Ozy Media CEO charged with fraud, MO AG fallout, OK State Supt Anti-Woke, VP Harris HBCU presser
February 25, 2023 04:06 - 1 hour - 95.8 MB2.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ozy Media CEO Carlos Watson arrested and charged with fraud, MO AG fallout, OK State Supt Anti-Woke, VP Harris HBCU presser California Congresswoman Barara Lee is running for the Senate. We will speak with her about why she's now running for Senate. Carlos Watson, the founder of troubled digital start-up Ozy Media, says he's not guilty of the federal fraud charges. I will break down the 43-page federal indictment and what this could mean for Watson. Mi...
Ozy Media founder arrested; TSU Comptroller's Report, Death in Custody Report,FL Student Walk Out
February 24, 2023 04:57 - 1 hour - 109 MB2.23.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ozy Media founder arrested; TSU Comptroller's Report, Death in Custody Report,FL Student Walk Out Black media mogul and Founder of Ozy Media Carlos Watson was arrested and charged with fraud. We will break down the federal court documents with Roland Martin about how this could impact other black media companies in the future. A new Tennessee comptroller's report claims Tennessee State University has fallen short regarding management, finances, and commun...
Tenn. State Unvi. Takeover, NV Cop Slams Kid To Ground, Barbara Lee for Senate,Ga's Micro-Community
February 22, 2023 04:16 - 1 hour - 105 MB2.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tenn. State Unvi. Takeover, NV Cop Slams Kid To Ground, Barbara Lee for Senate,Ga's Micro-Community There's social media buzz about Tennessee State University being taken over by the state. I'll talk to a state representative who wrote a letter quashing those concerns by addressing five critical points. Not that we needed it, but a new Intuit survey reveals the disparities black entrepreneurs face when trying to start a business. We'll break that surve...
TX College Campus Poll Bill,Tyre Nichols Cop Plea,SC Teacher Attacks Black Student, All-Star Weekend
February 18, 2023 05:06 - 1 hour - 102 MB2.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX College Campus Poll Bill,Tyre Nichols Cop Plea,SC Teacher Attacks Black Student, All-Star Weekend The five former Memphis police officers who beat Tyre Nichols to death have their first court appearance this morning. All plead not guilty. Roland will show you images from the courtroom and what Tyre's mother had to say following the hearing. Texas Republicans are trying to limit access to voting again with a new proposed State Bill bans polling locatio...
MS Cops Shoot Man While Handcuffed,Bodycam of Alonzo Bagley Arrest Released, Black Ranchers Harassed
February 17, 2023 05:08 - 1 hour - 109 MB2.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered : MS Cops Shoot Man While Handcuffed,Bodycam of Alonzo Bagley Arrest Released, Black Ranchers Harassed It only took 68 seconds! That was how long it took a Louisiana police officer to shoot an unarmed black man. Bodycam footage of the deadly encounter between Alonzo Bagley and Shreveport police officers was released today. We'll show you the video, and you'll hear what the officer's attorney had to say. The Department of Justice has launched an investi...
MS Man Shot while Handcuffed, NY Buffalo Shooter Sentenced, Dashiki Representative,IM Thomas Dortch
February 16, 2023 04:53 - 2 hours - 113 MB2.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Man Shot while Handcuffed, NY Buffalo Shooter Sentenced, Dashiki Representative,IM Thomas Dortch In Mississippi, a black man almost died at the hands of white sheriff's deputies who allegedly shot him in the mouth while handcuffed. Roland will show you disturbing images and details about the case. The white man who gunned down ten black people at a Buffalo, New York, grocery store last year was sentenced today. Roland will show you a video from the he...
LA Police Kill Unarmed Black Man, TSU Band Wins Grammy, Mass Shooting In The US, GA Micro-Community
February 15, 2023 04:50 - 1 hour - 106 MB2.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Police Kill Unarmed Black Man, TSU Band Wins Grammy, Mass Shooting In The US, GA Micro-Community Today we will discuss a new proposed Bill out of Indiana that would stop citizens from observing law enforcement interactions within 25 feet. We will break down what this Bill means, how it will impact citizens, and what this means if it passes the State House. An unarmed Louisiana man was shot and killed by police officers after a neighbor made a loud musi...
NC Man Killed by Police, Conservatives Bash Woke Super Bowl, Black AIDS Awareness, Haiti Update
February 14, 2023 04:42 - 1 hour - 109 MB2.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Man Killed by Police, Conservatives Bash Woke Super Bowl, Black AIDS Awareness, Haiti Update Another man was killed in police custody with a taser. This time, a North Carolina man with heart problems died an hour after six police officers tased the man repeatedly. We will show you the gruesome video and speak with a Community activist and director of the Recidivism Reduction Program about the case. Super Bowl 57, between the Philadelphia Eagles and The...
TX Man Tased in Ambulance, PVAM President Resigns, Fox News Slavery Rant, MO Passes Anti-Crime Bill
February 11, 2023 04:32 - 1 hour - 102 MB2.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Man Tased in Ambulance, PVAM President Resigns, Fox News Slavery Rant, MO Passes Anti-Crime Bill An RMU exclusive. A Texas man files a federal suit against Killeen police officers and the city for 'excessive force' following a seizure. We are the first to have the bodycam footage of him being tased in an ambulance. I'll talk to the man's attorney as she walks us through what happened. Prairie View A&M University's president, Ruth J. Simmons, resig...
Miss. GOP want to take over Jackson; Tucker Carlson hates diverse Biden judges;BC-U names head coach
February 09, 2023 04:29 - 1 hour - 107 MB2.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. GOP want to take over Jackson; Tucker Carlson hates diverse Biden judges;BC-U names head coach The Republican-controlled Mississippi House passed a bill to create a new court district in part of the capital city of Jackson with judges who would be appointed rather than elected. So yes, a primarily white entity will appoint judges for one of the blackest cities in America. Jackson's mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, is here to explain how this will affect...
Amir Locke Lawsuit, 6th Officer Fired in Tyre Nichols Death, Illegal Georgia Campaigning Complaint
February 07, 2023 03:25 - 1 hour - 109 MB2.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Amir Locke Lawsuit, 6th Officer Fired in Tyre Nichols Death, Illegal Georgia Campaigning Complaint It's been over a year since a Minneapolis Police officer killed Amir Locke during a no-knock raid. Amir Locke's family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the city and the officer who fired the fatal gunshots. We will speak with the Locke Family about the details of the case. Another officer has been fired in connection with the death of Tyre Nichols...
Bethune-Cookman University Town Hall
February 04, 2023 05:10 - 1 hour - 110 MB2.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bethune-Cookman University Town Hall Today Roland Martin will be live from Dayton Beach, Florida, streaming from Hope Fellowship Church. Roland will be speaking with Students, Faculty, Staff, Alumni, and the community about the recent firing of Ed Reed and issues on Bethune-Cookman's Campus. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MS Man Dies in police Custody, Black on Black Crime, GOP Removes Rep Omar from Committee
February 03, 2023 05:07 - 1 hour - 107 MB2.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Man Dies in police Custody, Black on Black Crime, GOP Removes Rep Omar from Committee Three Jackson, Mississippi, police officers are on paid administrative leave after a black man died in police custody. I'll be talking to a civil rights attorney representing the family about what police say happened and how bystander video is helping to keep officers accountable. A black New Jersey Councilwoman was gunned down in her car outside her home. We'll talk a...
Tyre Nichols funeral, College Board buckles to Desantis on Black Studies, Miss Coppin St. Blasted…
February 02, 2023 05:04 - 1 hour - 107 MB2.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tyre Nichols funeral, College Board buckles to Desantis on Black Studies, Miss Coppin St. Blasted for not being Black Hundreds show up to pay their respects to Tyre Nichols, who was laid to rest today. Vice President Kamala Harris spoke and demanded congress pass The George Floyd Justice In Policing Act. You'll hear from her, Ben Crump, and Tyre's parents as they say their final farewells. The disbanded Scorpion Unit is stirring debate over whether spe...
Tyre Nichols Police Report discrepancies Tuskegee Confederate Statue Removal, BC-U Player Suspended
February 01, 2023 04:43 - 1 hour - 107 MB1.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tyre Nichols Police Report discrepancies Tuskegee Confederate Statue Removal, BC-U Player Suspended The Initial police report filed by Memphis police officers at the scene of Tyre Nichols's fatal beating has surfaced. We will discuss racial disparities in police reporting with Memphis NAACP President. The investigation into Tyre's death is continuing to unfold errors on the part of law enforcement, with Memphis Police Department announcing another office...
6th Cop Fired in Tyre Nichols Death, Memphis PD Reform, GA Cop City Protest, Jaylen Lewis Petition
January 31, 2023 05:38 - 1 hour - 107 MB1.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 6th Cop Fired in Tyre Nichols Death, Memphis PD Reform, GA Cop City Protest, Jaylen Lewis Petition By now, the world has viewed the four heart-wrenching videos showing the moments leading up to the brutal beating of Tyre Nichols. We will break down the timeline of what happened and the potential legal fallout for the city of Memphis with the President & Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law and the Founder of Black Cops A...
Tyre Nichols bodycam video To Be Released, Stevie Baggs' Take on BC-U, JSU Pres. No-Confidence Vote
January 28, 2023 05:32 - 2 hours - 135 MB1.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tyre Nichols bodycam video To Be Released, Stevie Baggs' Take on BC-U, JSU Pres. No-Confidence Vote We are anticipating the release of the bodycam video of Tyre Nichols' arrest by Memphis, Tennessee police. Memphis, City Council Chair, will join us to talk about how the city is preparing for the aftermath of the video's release. And a pathology expert will walk us through the injuries Tyre suffered that ultimately killed him. I'll be talking to two more...
5 Memphis Cops Charged w/Murder, Bethune-Cookman Parents Speak, HR Expert L'Erin Wagner Takes Calls
January 27, 2023 05:31 - 1 hour - 108 MB1.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 5 Memphis Cops Charged w/Murder, Bethune-Cookman Parents Speak, HR Expert L'Erin Wagner Takes Calls It's Thursday, January 26, 2023, and here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Five former Memphis, Tennessee officers are facing seven charges, including second-degree murder in the death of Tyre Nichols. One of the three students Ed Reed talked about will join us tonight with his parents. He'll tell h...
Bethune-Cookman Protest Update, Ben Crump Warns FL Gov. Desantis, TX Woman Attacked By Store Clerk
January 26, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 109 MB1.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bethune-Cookman Protest Update, Ben Crump Warns FL Gov. Desantis, TX Woman Attacked By Store Clerk Roland is continuing our conversation about what's brewing at Bethune Cookman University. Following our exclusive interviews with Interim President Lawrence Drake II and Hall of Fame Safety Ed Reed, Roland's had a cascade of inquiries from folks wanting to come on this show to share first-hand insight into what conditions are like at Bethune-Cookman Univers...
Bethune-Cookman Controversy, Tyree Nichols Bodycam Released To Family, TX TSU Police Chief Fired
January 25, 2023 04:27 - 1 hour - 107 MB1.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bethune-Cookman Controversy, Tyree Nichols Bodycam Released To Family, TX TSU Police Chief Fired We are continuing our conversation about what's brewing at Bethune Cookman University. Following our exclusive interviews with Interim President Lawrence Drake II and Hall of Fame Safety Ed Reed, we've had a cascade of inquiries from folks wanting to come on this show to share first-hand insight into what conditions are like at Bethune-Cookman University. Ton...
Fmr Baltimore AG's Defense Request Withdraw, AFFH Rule, IA Limits SNAP, MA Man Stop By Cops 70X
January 21, 2023 05:25 - 1 hour - 97.1 MB1.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fmr Baltimore AG's Defense Request Withdraw, AFFH Rule, IA Limits SNAP, MA Man Stop By Cops 70X Baltimore's former top prosecutor Marilyn Mosby's entire defense team wants to withdraw from her case. I'll talk to a former U.S. federal prosecutor about what's happening and discuss if Mosby can get a fair trial. The Biden administration is restoring a housing rule Trump tossed out for destroying white housing privilege. We will explain how this rule will ...
OH Cops Punch Black Woman, FL Blocks Black Curriculum, FedEx Driver Called N-Word, New Career 2023
January 20, 2023 05:24 - 1 hour - 109 MB1.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OH Cops Punch Black Woman, FL Blocks Black Curriculum, FedEx Driver Called N-Word, New Career 2023 An Ohio police sergeant is on administrative leave after being captured on video repeatedly punching a black woman in the face during an arrest. The woman's attorney will give us an update on the case. Florida is going to Florida! Ron DeSantis' administration has blocked an African American Advanced Placement course for high school students. I'll talk to...
Maryland's 1st Black Gov., Wes Moore, Sworn In, Florida & Republicans, New You in 2023
January 19, 2023 05:21 - 1 hour - 109 MB1.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Maryland's 1st Black Gov., Wes Moore, Sworn In, Florida & Republicans, New You in 2023 Maryland made history today as it swore in its first black governor, Retired Combat Veteran Wes Moore. We will show what happened at the historic swearing-in ceremony, hear his speech, and what his friend, Oprah Winfrey, had to say. We will reflect on Florida's 2022 Midterm results and evaluate what happened. To discuss if Democrats still have a chance to win in Flor...