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  • 5.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering George Floyd, VP Harris Gains Swing State Voters, Jack Yates Roland Martin Scholarship

    Four years after his tragic passing, we'll pay tribute to George Floyd, reflecting on his impact and the ongoing fight for police and criminal justice reform. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, will share his perspective on his brother's legacy.

    In addition, Roland will discuss changes in policing since George Floyd's death and discuss what still needs to be done to ensure fair policing for all. With special guests, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President will provide valuable insights.

    Vice President Kamala Harris gains significant support from swing state voters. We'll dissect how her efforts positively impact Joe Biden's standing in the polls.

    Roland returns to his hometown for the annual Roland S. Martin Scholarships and celebrates the achievements of Yates High School seniors.

    Don't miss Roland's interview with Sarah McCammon, the author of "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," as she shares her journey and experiences confronting evangelical Christian beliefs' political influence.

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  • 5.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Prison for Marilyn Mosby, DOJ Sues Live Nation, GA Prosecutor Sued for Not Doing His Job


    Good news: Baltimore's former top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby. She was spared prison for mortgage fraud and perjury. You'll hear what she had to say after today's sentencing.

    The Supreme Court upholds a Republican-drawn South Carolina congressional district, reversing a previous ruling by a lower court and potentially making it harder to challenge voting maps in the future. The Center for American Progress' Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will explain what this means for the upcoming election.

    The head of Georiga's prosecutors’ council, Pete Skandalakis, is accused of delaying the case against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, one of the fake electors for Trump in 2020. We'll talk to the lawyers suing Skandalakis for dragging his feet in the case.

    The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, for illegally monopolizing markets in the live concert industry. Morgan Harper will explain what this lawsuit means to consumers.

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  • 5.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Possible SNAP Cuts,Tulsa Race Massacre,Biden's 200th Federal Judge Confirmation, Crockett Chronicles

    The House Republicans' proposed farm bill seeks to direct tens of billions to subsidies for peanut, rice, and cotton farmers. That same bill could cut funding for SNAP, which helps millions facing food insecurity. The Vice President for Food Assistance from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain what impact that cut will have.

    We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview of what the city is doing to commemorate one of the deadliest acts of U.S. terrorism.

    The Democratic-led Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's 200th federal judge today. We'll discuss just how important these appointments will shape the courts for years to come.

    In our Tech Talk segment, Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes III will explain the benefits of raise and equity crowdfunding.

    It's our first Crockett Chronicles. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will join us tonight to talk about today's oversight committee hearing, Marjorie Taylor Green, and how her "bleach blonde bad built butch body" comment has taken over the internet.

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  • 5.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Possible SNAP Cuts,Tulsa Race Massacre,Biden's 200th Federal Judge Confirmation, Crockett Chronicles

    The House Republicans' proposed farm bill seeks to direct tens of billions to subsidies for peanut, rice, and cotton farmers. That same bill could cut funding for SNAP, which helps millions facing food insecurity. The Vice President for Food Assistance from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain what impact that cut will have.

    We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview of what the city is doing to commemorate one of the deadliest acts of U.S. terrorism.

    The Democratic-led Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's 200th federal judge today. We'll discuss just how important these appointments will shape the courts for years to come.

    In our Tech Talk segment, Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes III will explain the benefits of raise and equity crowdfunding.

    It's our first Crockett Chronicles. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will join us tonight to talk about today's oversight committee hearing, Marjorie Taylor Green, and how her "bleach blonde bad built butch body" comment has taken over the internet.

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  • 5.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Henrietta Lacks Lawsuit, Trump & 'unified Reich', Tulsa Race Massacre, Sen. Bob Casey & Greedflation

    A federal judge says Henrietta Lacks family can proceed with the lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company over its unauthorized use of HeLa cells.

    After backlash, Trump pulls the video referencing 'unified Reich' off off social media.
    We'll show you what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say about it.

    Disgraced and broke Rudy Giuliani pleads 'not guilty' in Arizona's Trump 2020 election with his co-defendants. Trump isn't charged but is identified Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator.

    We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview.

    Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey will be here to discuss his efforts to stop greedflation, the way corporations are raising prices for the record profits they are raking in.

    And Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant will stop by to discuss his new book, Financial Literacy For All, and how DEI is good for business.

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  • 5.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy's Apology, Trump's Judicial Plan, Crockett Clapback Collection, Birth Justice Care Fund


    Sean "Diddy" Combs admits and apologizes for assaulting his former girlfriend after months of denying the allegations.
    We're analyzing his apology and the mind of an abuser with a domestic violence expert and a trauma therapist.

    We'll tell you how Trump wants to shape the legal system by appointing young MAGA judges.

    A black father still searching for his son who disappeared in 2021 launches his congressional campaign.

    A Black Army veteran will receive a multi-million dollar settlement for police brutality for being beaten by three Colorado.

    Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches "Crockett Clapback Collection" of T-shirts to raise money for Democratic candidates following her viral clash with Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.

    In our Fit Live Win Segment, an organization is expanding its services to meet the post-Roe v. Wade needs by re-launching its Birth Justice Care Fund. Sister Song's Deputy Director will give us details about the program.

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  • 5.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy's Alleged Assault Video,Airman Roger Fortson's Funeral,Examining Election Polls,Crockett v MTG

    Video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 is released. We will show you and discuss the disturbing, violent attack.

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    Hundreds gathered at a Georgia church to honor U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, who a Florida deputy gunned down on May 3. We'll show you some of his homegoing service.

    Depending on the day and the outlet, political poll results vary from Biden leading to Trump leading. Tonight, we'll examine how polls are conducted and how you should look at them.

    Thursday night's House Oversight Committee hearing was a battle of insults. Crazy Marjorie Taylor Greene thought it was a good idea to go after my Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett. But, um, that MAGA loon didn't count the costs of going after a black woman. Wait until we show you how it all started.

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  • 5.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Lives Matter Murderer Pardoned, Summer Lee's Re-election Campaign, Harris Econ Tour Continues

    Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry for the fatal 2020 Black Lives Matter protest shooting after the pardons board recommendation.

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    Pennsylvania Congresswoman Summer Lee is here to talk about her recent victory in defending her seat in November and why she's on board to reintroduce the CROWN Act legislation.

    The U.S. Supreme Court says Louisiana can use its congressional map with a second mostly Black district in November's election.

    The Biden-Harris Administration announces its record of over $16 Billion in Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities. We'll tell you where those monies came from and what it was used for.

    Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour in Wisconsin. We'll share some of her conversation with radio host and comedian D.L. Hughley.

    And we'll show you how Representatives Stacy Plaskett and Jasmine Crockett blasted some white MAGA folks during a hearing about the Weaponization of the Federal Government.


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  • 5.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Marilyn Mosby Speaks, FAMU To Hire 3rd Party to Investigate Donation, No VSU Presidential Debate

    Marilyn Mosby is in the studio to talk about what it has been like for her to be convicted of mortgage fraud and perjury.

    The Florida A&M Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire an external firm to investigate the historic $237 million donation during its Spring commencement ceremony. We'll let you hear what the university president had to say.

    We'll explain why a presidential debate will not be held at the first HBCU picked to host one.

    The 2024 National Black Voter Project survey results are in. The director of the Black Voter Project will be here to discuss their findings.

    The Founder and Executive Director of the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition will be here to explain the Black Ballots, Black Futures 2024 Campaign, which aims to get more black voters to the polls in November.

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  • 5.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston Schools Cuts, Hate Crimes Against Black People, VP Harris on Breaking Barriers

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    Houston's Independent School District Superintendent and state-appointed board of education trustees unanimously approved a measure to cut dozens of district staff and teaching positions before the beginning of the 2024-25 school year. We'll talk to a state representative who says the superintendent needs to go and a former school board member who says this move was a power play.

    As the second anniversary of when a self-described white supremacist killed 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York approaches, most recent FBI data shows against black people are on the rise. We'll discuss the rising numbers with a professor of law and Africana studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice.

    Some folks are not happy with Vice President Kamala Harris's comments today about breaking barriers. We'll let you hear what she said.

    It's been five years since six Louisiana State Troopers viciously beat Ronald Greene to death. His mother, Mona Hardin, will be here to update us on her fight for justice for her son.

    It's National Women's Health Week. In our Fit Live Win Segment, an organization is expanding its services to meet the post-Roe v. Wade needs by re-launching its Birth Justice Care Fund. Sister Song's Deputy Director will give us details about the program.


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  • 5.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Suspensions, Black Airman Killed by Fla. Deputies, FAMU's $237M Donation, Meta's subscription

    Several former NAACP leaders say the civil rights organization has unjustly suspended them. In an RMU exclusive, we will speak to six of them tonight.

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    A Texas District Attorney stood before the Tarrant county court commissioners defending his decision to try to re-convict Crystal Mason. The only black commissioner to question his motives will be here.

    Another black man is killed by law enforcement. Florida deputies enter the wrong home and kill Senior Airman Roger Fortson. Ben Crump will explain how the deputies are trying to cover up their deadly mistake.

    Florida A&M's board met today to talk about the multi-million dollar donation from Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust.

    In our Tech Talk segment, Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses. Manager and founder of Fanbase Isaac Hayes III will join us to discuss this change.

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  • 5.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C. Sheriff's Oppose ICE Bill, Ohio Cop Fired, Economic Tour Recap, FAMU's $237M Donation

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    North Carolina bill compelling sheriffs to pick up jail inmates believed to be in the country illegally passed a Senate committee. But some sheriffs say the measure will do more harm than good. We'll talk to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff about why he does not want to help ICE.

    The Ohio officer who shot a black teen carrying a fake gun loses his job, but not for shooting the teen. We'll tell you about the excessive force incidents before his encounter with the teen on April 1.

    The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a multi-million dollar settlement in the death of a church deacon who died last year after being tased by a now-fired police offer.

    As you know, I was in Detroit with Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday for her second Economic Opportunity Tour. Tonight, we will recap and dive deeper into the Biden administration's economic agenda and how it benefits the black community.

    In tonight's HBCU Connect segment, my interview with Wilberforce University President, Dr. Vann Newkirk. We'll discuss FAMU's multi-million dollar gift, and Texas Southern University has a new president.

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  • 5.6.2024: #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harris' Economic Tour, Pizza Hut Driver Sued for Racial Slur, ABC's Kim Godwin Resigns

    Vice President Kamala Harris continues her Economic Opportunity Tour in Detroit. We'll have complete coverage of what happened there.

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    A black Mississippi man is suing Pizza Hut because he says the white delivery driver called him a racial slur. We'll talk to Carlos Moore, who filed a lawsuit.

    The white Ole Miss student who mocked a black woman during a pro-Palestinian protest is under investigation and gets kicked out of his fraternity.

    A New York judge threatens Donald Trump with jail for another gag order violation.

    And ABC's Kim Godwin steps down.

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  • 5.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA's Congressional Map Rejected, College Protests Spreading, Kristen Clarke & Domestic Violence

    A new Louisiana congressional map giving the state a second majority-Black House district was rejected by a panel of federal judges. We'll talk to an attorney from the LDF about what's next in this battle to ensure black votes matter.

    Hundreds arrested, classes canceled as campus demonstrations across the U.S. intensify. Award Winning Journalist and professor Rula Jebreal will discuss the growing number of pro-Palestinian students putting it all on the line.

    Justice Department's Kristen Clarke says she was a victim of domestic abuse. We'll read her statement revealing why she chose not to disclose her expunged arrest record during the Senate confirmation process.

    I'll talk to an HR expert about how the new non-compete agreement ban will affect employer-employee relationships.

    And in tonight's Tech Talk segment, Isaac Hayes III, the Founder of Fanbase, will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in music production.

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  • 4.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Reclassifying Marijuana, White v. Black Voter Turnout Gap, Derontae Martin Death Investigation

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    The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug. We'll talk to an advocate about this historic shift to the drug policy and its potential effects.

    A follow-up to a disturbing case of Derontae Martin, the Missouri teen found shot in the head in the attic of a white supremacist. The FBI has concluded its investigation and ruled his death a suicide. Derontae's mother will tell us how she feels about the investigation.

    Brennan Center for Justice studied nearly a billion voter files and found that the gap between white and black voter turnout is growing. Brennan's Senior Director of Voting Rights will explain why it's increasing and how it will impact the ballot in November.

    And I'll have a recap of the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic.

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  • 4.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kamala Harris' Economic Tour, Xavier Univ. Medical School, LA's Cancer Alley, Dymally Jazz Fest

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    Vice President Kamala Harris launched her "Economic Opportunity Tour" in Atlanta. We'll share a little of her conversation with small business owners.

    The Poor People Campaign announced its Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. We'll share those details.

    The family of the Black teenager shot in the head after ringing the doorbell of the wrong home is suing the White man who shot him and the neighborhood homeowners association.

    R. Kelly's attorney says the next step is to ask the Supreme Court to review the R&B singer's sentence for his Chicago conviction.

    The EPA implemented new rules for companies in Louisna's Cancer Alley. I'll talk to an advocate about these new regulations and whether it's too late.

    The Xavier University of Louisiana will have the nation's 5th HBCU Medical School. The president of the university will join us to discuss this exciting news.

    And Roland was in California Saturday at the "DIME-allee International Jazz and Arts Festival. We'll share some sights and sounds from there.

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  • 4.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas DA Seeks Reinstatement of Crystal Mason's Conviction, Hope in Haiti, Menthol Ban Delayed Again

    Crystal Mason, the black Texas woman who was convicted for illegally voting in 2016 and then had that conviction overturned, may end up back in court. The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office filed an appeal asking the state’s top court to reinstate her conviction. Her attorney is here with us tonight to discuss this ridiculous case.

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    A Black Ohio man dies in police custody after telling the cops he can't breathe. We'll show you the bodycam video.

    The Biden administration delays the Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, again. We'll examine why Biden is pulling back on the proposal that's been years in the making with the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council.

    Haiti's Ariel Henry kept his promise to resign as Prime Minister. A former Haitian policy adviser will be here to explain how the newly sworn-in transitional government will restore order to the Caribbean country plagued by deadly gang violence.

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  • 4.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Housing Act 56th Anniv., LA Supreme Court Dist. Maps, SCOTUS & Trump Immunity, Gaza College Protests

    A Texas Prosecutor appeals ruling that overturned Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction.


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    The Louisiana legislature will redraw the boundaries of the seven-member Louisiana Supreme Court for the first time in years. State Senator Cleo Fields will join us about this measure that could seat a black justice.

    The Supreme Court may agree that Donald Trump should be granted some level of immunity from being prosecuted for alleged crimes committed while in office. We'll hear some of today's arguments.

    From Harvard to UT Austin to USC to Emory. College protests over Gaza are spreading.

    National Labor and Education Organizer Tiffany Loftin will explain why college students across the nation are exercising their right to protest.

    In Our Own Voice, the National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda released new polling data on Black voters' motivations, voting intentions, and top issue areas, specifically focusing on Reproductive Justice and youth voter trends. The president and CEO will be here to discuss the results.

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  • 4.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.J. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. Dies, Tenn. Voting Rights, Christian Nationalism & Trump's Bible

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    It's Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.

    Six-term New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. has died.

    The Supreme Court heard contrasting views on Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions if needed to protect the health of the mother. We'll hear some of those arguments.

    A federal judge says Tennessee cannot make it hard for formerly incarcerated people to vote. The Senior Legal Counsel and Executive Director of Free Hearts, an organization led by formerly incarcerated women, will be here to discuss this victory.

    Changes to Louisiana's indigent defense could stretch an already underfunded system and erode the quality of representation for poor people across the state. Advocate Gary Chambers will discuss how the changes will impact poor black people.

    A North Carolina pastor rebukes the church over politics and the 'God bless the USA Bible."

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