#RolandMartinUnfiltered

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.

  1. 19H AGO

    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 attorneys in five metro Atlanta counties. We will have two Georgia lawmakers here to discuss the situation. In North Carolina, a judge has upheld the state's voter ID law. A MAGA-aligned dark money group used an unauthorized photo of President Barack Obama and misrepresented his position on the Virginia referendum. Michael Eric Dyson delivered a powerful prayer on the floor of the Tennessee State House, which may have left some white evangelicals wanting to confront him afterward. I'll be speaking with him and Justin Pearson, who invited him to pray. Racist Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked the military promotion of four officers – two women and two Black men – to become one-star generals. And South Africa claims it was disinvited from this summer's G7 summit after the U.S. pressured France. 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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 30m

  2. APR 11

    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 Democrats flip four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this November. We have an exciting show lined up. Tonight, we're going to talk about mobilizing young voters with the youngest elected official ever to serve on the Surry County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors.  We'll have conversations with Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas and State Representative Mamie Locke.Congressman Bobby Scott is joining us tonight.  Back with us are Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner. 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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 20m

  3. APR 10

    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 seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this November. We have an exciting show lined up. The Mayor of Petersburg will join us to discuss current events in the community.  We'll also be speaking with the president of Virginia State University about what's happening on campus and discuss how Trump's proposed 2027 budget cuts will impact students. Additionally, we'll have conversations with Virginia State Delegate and House Speaker Don Scott, as well as Delegates Kimberly Pope Adams and Delores McQuinn. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, as well as Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, will also be joining us.   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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 14m

  4. APR 9

    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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 23m

  5. APR 8

    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 gerrymander votes.  The clock is ticking. For the third time, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, issued a deadline to Iran.  We'll talk about his threat of killing an entire civilization. Trump's anti-DEI policies are shutting off funding for the University of Missouri's historic Black student governing body, Legion of Black Collegians.  The organization's president and vice president will join us.  Trump's Iran war is stalling home sales.  We'll talk to the founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, who has some tips for those looking to purchase a home.  In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, sustainability meets style. We'll talk to the creator of a jewelry line that uses recycled denim.  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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 49m

  6. APR 7

    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 Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    2h 32m

  7. APR 4

    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 the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    3h 14m

  8. APR 3

    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 AI on the future of work, Trump accounts, his thoughts on capitalism, and more. A federal judge dismissed multiple claims of a civil rights lawsuit filed by the family of a black man who was shot and killed by Alabama police officers in September 2023. The judge, however, ruled that the suit against the officer who actually pulled the trigger can move forward. More on that ahead.  A Black South Carolina couple files a federal lawsuit against a South Carolina state trooper, accusing the trooper of wrongly holding their family at gunpoint in 2025. The couple and their attorney are here. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a version of Trump's SAVE Act into law. As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Black Voters Matter, it is now more important than ever to fight back. Co-Founder & Executive Director of Black Voters Matter, Cliff Albright joins us later to talk about their new initiative to combat voter suppression. I spoke with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens about her upcoming campaign for the Democratic Nominee in August and what she plans on doing to help black and minority communities across the state of Michigan if elected in November. Stay tuned to hear our conversation. And tonight in our Black Star Network Marketplace, a global, manga-inspired comics brand is putting diverse creators front and center--and it's building a whole new lane for storytelling. The Publisher joins us later.  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 Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.

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