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10.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Accuses Louise Lucas. Crump Calls Toddler Shooting Unjustified. Florida Voting Fight

LIVE from West Palm Beach, Florida, at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church.

We have a jam-packed show tonight.

The Justice Department accused Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas of racketeering and a money laundering conspiracy as part of an alleged public corruption case involving a cannabis business she co-owns.

After watching the leaked bodycam video, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump says the shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley, who was killed by a 
Senatobia, Mississippi cop, was not justified.

We'll show you some of Wisconsin Democrat David Crowley and Republican Tom Tiffany's only gubernatorial debate. 

We'll talk to a lawyer from the SPLC who is suing the state of Florida over a law that would require citizenship to vote.

We'll discuss how your faith impacts your political perspectives.

And we'll talk to a  few candidates running for some Florida state offices.

Third-generation Louisiana farmer Jamie Davis will join us to explain why he's running for Senate.

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10.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Miami Gardens, Florida

LIVE from Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Miami Gardens, Florida. With less than two weeks until Election Day, several high-profile Florida races are heating up; much of the spotlight will be on the fight for Congress and the race for the state's next governor.  Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried will join the show to discuss the 2026 midterms.  

We'll talk to former educator and currently Florida State Representative Ashley Gantt, who is campaigning to become the next state Senator for District 34.  

Florida State Representative Marie Woodson will retain her seat.  Now she's focused on empowering Haitian Americans to use their power at the polls by increasing their participation in the upcoming election. 

We'll hear from Oliver Gilbert III, who is running to take over Congresswoman Frederica Wilson's seat. 

Third-generation Louisiana farmer Jamie Davis will join us to explain why he's running for Senate.

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10.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road | Alabama State University

#BlackVotesMatter: We are here in Montgomery, Alabama, in the JG Hardy Student Center Ballroom at Alabama State University.  We'll talk to the university president, Dr. Quinton Ross, Jr.
Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

November 3 is 15 days away; Alabama's key races are on the ticket, including governor and Congress.  Former senator Doug Jones is looking to be the first Democratic Governor in 23 years. 

I caught up with Congressman Shomari Figures earlier today.  We talked about his re-election efforts and the MAGA attack on Black voters. 

Alabama-based organizations are seeking to change the voting culture by empowering, educating, and inspiring new voters.  We'll talk to founders of  Good People Vote
and #334VOTES.

North Carolina Senate hopeful Roy Cooper will be here to discuss his strategy for the next two weeks to get folks to the polls. 

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10.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Countdown to the 2026 Midterms | Roland on the Road in Jackson, Mississippi

#BlackVotesMatter: This is our first stop on our Black Votes Matter Tour.  We will be in Alabama and Florida this week. 
Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

We are about 2 weeks away from the midterm elections.  We'll talk to Scott Colom, who could be Mississippi's first Black senator. 

Mississippi is failing on maternal health.  We'll talk to a doctor who says this election could be the difference between life and death.  

And we'll talk to two candidates running to be the next Hinds County District Attorney after Jody Owens resigned as Hinds County District Attorney earlier this summer after pleading guilty to charges related to a Jackson bribery scheme

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10.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts

LIVE from Indianapolis where Roland is attending the 40th Anniversary Season of Steward Speakers for "Black in America: From Conversation to Action." 

We are 18 days away from the midterm elections, and one organization is applying the pressure by investing thousands of dollars to engage more than 30 million people through its get-out-the-vote campaign.  When We All Vote's Senior Advisor will discuss the organization's five-stop tour.

Where you worship could shape how you think politically.  A Black researcher will explain in a new article how multiracial churches influence Black Americans' political views.

We'll talk to Gen Z Democratic candidate Courtney McClain, who is running for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District seat.  

A new study shows the racial wealth gap is expanding.  We'll talk to a family finance and generational wealth expert who will explain what this means for Black families and communities as we navigate the affordability crisis.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is still getting hammered for her comments about the legacy of a controversial former LAPD chief, Daryl Gates.  Actor and producer Anne-Marie Johnson, whose father served under that chief, is here to give some perspective. 

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10.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 18 Days to Midterms: Black Vote Push, Wealth Gap Crisis, LA Mayor Race Erupts

LIVE from Indianapolis where Roland is attending the 40th Anniversary Season of Steward Speakers for "Black in America: From Conversation to Action." 

We are 18 days away from the midterm elections, and one organization is applying the pressure by investing thousands of dollars to engage more than 30 million people through its get-out-the-vote campaign.  When We All Vote's Senior Advisor will discuss the organization's five-stop tour.

Where you worship could shape how you think politically.  A Black researcher will explain in a new article how multiracial churches influence Black Americans' political views.

We'll talk to Gen Z Democratic candidate Courtney McClain, who is running for South Carolina's 4th Congressional District seat.  

A new study shows the racial wealth gap is expanding.  We'll talk to a family finance and generational wealth expert who will explain what this means for Black families and communities as we navigate the affordability crisis.

Los Angeles mayoral candidate Nithya Raman is still getting hammered for her comments about the legacy of a controversial former LAPD chief, Daryl Gates.  Actor and producer Anne-Marie Johnson, whose father served under that chief, is here to give some perspective. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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10.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Black Seat at Risk. Texas Polling Cuts Stand. KKK Sign Disrupts GOP Dinner

Louisiana's Callais case isn't completely over just yet.  A federal court will soon decide whether the state's only majority-Black seat gets erased from the table.  The Founder and President of Power Coalition for Equity and Justice will explain what will happen in the October 27 hearing. 

A Texas judge says Tarrant County doesn't have to restore nearly 100 polling places that county officials cut, dealing a major setback to voting-rights advocates and minority groups weeks before the high-stakes midterm election.

We are 19 days from the election; we'll talk to Black pollster Chris Towler about how folks are dealing with the negative ads and lies being told about candidates. 

The Black Republican Minnesota Gubernatorial Candidate got interrupted by protesters carrying a KKK sign during a GOP dinner.   

And a memo released in the Brian Flores lawsuit against the NFL for racial discrimination contained examples of what his legal team labeled as racial stereotypes and talking points teams use in reference to potential Black head coach hires. 

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10.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Pushes Voter Roll Purges. GOPer Andy Harris Melts Down. Black Women Mobilize Midterm Voters

An organization powered by Black women is on a mission ahead of the midterm elections to use their influence to bring others to the polls. The National Coalition on Black Civic Participation CEO and President will discuss their "Get Out the Vote" tour.

Once again, the Trump administration is pushing to confuse voters and convince election officials to purge voter rolls by using a flimsy tactic that could possibly undermine elections. Center for American Progress joins us to discuss Trump's list-matching practices.

Maryland Republican Representative Andy Harris loses his cool and lashes out at audience members and journalists during a congressional debate yesterday... we have the wild meltdown.

Mississippi House Representative Democrat Jeffrey Hulum is on the ballot to represent a heavily Republican district. He joins us to discuss his plans to take down the GOP party.  

A federal judge extends an order blocking Don "The Con" Trump from banning news networks from the White House as their lawsuit challenging restrictions proceeds.

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10.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Family Can Sue FBI Agent Over Wrong Raid. SF Cops Beat Black Man. Tupac Suspect Sentenced

A Black Georgia family can sue the FBI agent who raided the wrong house.  We'll talk to the family's attorney about the case and why it's taken so long for them to get justice. 

The San Francisco Public Defender's Office released police body camera video showing officers beating a black suspect last year, leaving him hospitalized and in intensive care, and accused officers and prosecutors of misconduct.   

The University of Maryland club tennis team has been suspended indefinitely following allegations that members distributed tournament promotional material containing a graphic with racist imagery targeting African Americans.

We'll talk to the sister running to be Georgia's next Attorney General. 

The only man tried for the murder of rap icon Tupac Shakur got sentenced today. 

That Texas white woman who moved into a Black neighborhood near Houston-Tillotson University and is allegedly policing who parks on the public street can't be too happy about the attention she's getting now. 

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-Com segment, Jamaican-inspired fragrances for your home. 

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10.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Feds Search Ilhan Omar's Home. DOJ Probes TV Networks. National Guard Near D.C. Ballot Boxes

Federal authorities searched the D.C. home of the nation's first Somali American lawmaker.  Congresswoman Ilhan Omar over long-standing immigration-related accusations from Republicans.

The Justice Department is investigating five major television broadcast networks for potentially violating federal antitrust laws after the networks temporarily declined to provide pool coverage of the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump.

National Guard members have been spotted near election drop boxes in D.C., prompting the Elections Board to demand that they withdraw from the area.

In Texas, a white woman has moved into a Black neighborhood near Houston-Tillotson University and is allegedly policing who parks on the public street.

We'll talk with the Emmy-nominated film director behind the documentary *Following Harry*, which highlights the life of legendary artist and civil rights leader Harry Belafonte.  His work has inspired entertainers and activists to challenge injustice worldwide.

And a son completes what his father started in 1972 when he brought together all the living luminaries of the Harlem Renaissance for a party at Duke Ellington's townhouse.
We'll talk to the man who finally completed the 54-year-old project, Once Upon A Time in Harlem. 

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10.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Vs. Lisa Cook & Somalis. Ossoff Hits MAGA Rival Over White Nationalist Ties. Black Atty Vs. DA

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, continues to attack people of color. 
He has established a committee to investigate Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, based on allegations that she made false statements regarding "one or more mortgage instruments." We will also discuss his ongoing attacks on the Somali community, urging Minnesotans to "fight back" against it.

Many Black candidates struggle to get the same financial support from the political establishment because those in power often don't believe investing in them will pay off. Tonight, we will talk about the importance of creating a level playing field for Black candidates.

Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff confronted his MAGA opponent, Congressman Mike Collins, about his ties to white nationalists during Thursday's debate.  

We will also speak with the Black criminal defense attorney challenging East Baton Rouge Parish's District Attorney, who hasn't faced an opponent in 20 years.

And we'll show you Rev. Jesse Jackson's 2018 speech from the National Association of Black Journalists conference. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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10.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SPLC Strikes Back. Trump Targets Black Homeownership. Angie Nixon Showdown. Jesse Jackson Remembered

Color of Change is fighting for the Southern Poverty Law Center.  We'll talk to the organization's president about why the nation's largest Online racial justice organization is demanding a meeting with Fidelity over blocked SPLC grants.

The racist Trump Administration continues to wage war on Black Americans.  Wells Fargo is under investigation for its efforts to boost Black homeownership, with claims that its program violated the Fair Housing Act.

The Trump administration is also proposing a Head Start overhaul.  We talk to an expert about how these changes could affect more than 700,000 low-income children and their mothers. 

Rev. Jessie Jackson Sr. would have been 85 today.  We'll take a moment to honor and pay tribute to the late civil rights leader. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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10.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lincoln U HBCU Underfunding Suit. Musk Data Center Chaos. Fearless Fund DEI Fight. Freddie Jackson

We'll talk to the attorneys representing Lincoln University students and alumni who filed a lawsuit against the state of Missouri.  They are seeking hundreds of millions of dollars, claiming the state persistently underfunded the HBCU.  

Memphis, Tennessee's city council meeting erupted into chaos over Elon Musk and his company's data center. 

Georgia Democrat Penny Brown Reynolds is running for secretary of state.  The former state judge will be here to discuss voting rights, restoring the public trust in elections, and her campaign priorities if she wins the seat.

Fearless Fund CEO turned a landmark legal battle over DEI into a new book.  She'll be here to discuss how the legal battle put her organization at the center of a national debate.

And we'll continue to pay tribute to Grammy-nominated, chart-topping R&B singer Freddie Jackson, who passed away at 70 with Eddie Levert. 

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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10.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Faces House Hurdles. Black Census Reveals Priorities. Freddie Jackson Dies At 70

TThe Protect College Sports Act must acnow clear the U.S. House of Representatives after passing the Senate, the legislation now faces key hurdles and a growing list of concerns for those who oppose it, which could derail the bill.

Jury selection begins for a Ohio Black father charged with murdering the deputy after his son died at the hands of police.

The Black Census Project launched its third iteration aiming to capture the political, social, and economic aspirations and challenges black communities face.

U.S. Senate Democratic nominee Jasmine Thomas is running a grassroots socialist campaign in Oklahoma. Thomas will join us live to talk about her race for a seat in the House

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot.com Marketplace segment, we're serving up the bold flavors and rich legacy of Mrs. Pruitt's Gourmet Cha Cha.

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10.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Supreme Court Opens New Term. Nolan Wells Family Seeks Federal Probe. Trump AI Site Tracks Americans

The U.S. Supreme Court kicked off the 2026-2027 term addressing issues such as climate change, the 2nd amendment, and Baltimore City State's Attorney's request to hear her appeal regarding her federal perjury convictions. We'll discuss key cases and issues on the fall docket. 

Nolan Wells' family is renewing their call for a federal investigation into the teen's death after a grand jury found there was no sufficient evidence to charge anyone with a crime. 

A Georgia Black mother is calling out a GOP governor candidate for using a picture of her 8-year-old daughter killed during a civil unrest to attack his opponent.

Twice impeached federally convicted Don "The Con" Trump unveils his new AI-powered website which is a gateway to tracking Americans' interactions with the government.

Detroit People's Food Co-op seeks the community support amid financial struggles. The organization's president joins us to talk about its plans and strategy to get out of the red.

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10.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Deputy Who Killed Roger Fortson Acquitted. Black Unemployment Hits 7%. Racist Video Leads To Arrests

New SNAP policies went into effect October 1st.... making it harder to maintain eligibility across the U -.S.....We'll have two experts to talk about the future of SNAP....

The "September Jobs Report" came out and the numbers did NOT come out as predicted....and they are even WOSE for black unemployment. The "director of policy and advocacy at the American Economic Liberties Project".....will join us to discuss the numbers.

Two Louisiana Tech students "ARE ARRESTED" after a video showing racial slurs being shouted near campus went VIRAL....It seems as though people forget that actions have consequences....

Arkansas Governor "Sarah Huckabee Sanders" is firing BACK at backlash from the far-right over her "welfare fraud ad"---- We'll tell you WHY the ad has sparked controversy....

The former sheriff's deputy who killed "Airman Roger Fortson" has been found NOT guilty of manslaughter.....We'll have the latest on the verdict ----AND what's next for Fortson's family....

And "New York Attorney General Letitia James" will take OVER the investigation into an alleged rape at Cornell University AFTER the governor lost confidence in the local investigation

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10.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AFSCME's 1st Black President Retires. Botham Jean Killer Paroled. Renee Good Family Sues ICE

AFSCME's first Black president, Lee Saunders, is stepping down.  I'll talk to him about the changes he's seen in unions over the years and how unions will play a major role in the November election. 

Dallas pastor Dr. Frederick Haynes III is looking to be the next person to represent Texas' 30th Congressional District.  He'll explain why he's the man for the job. 

The white woman who killed Botham Jean will be paroled after only serving seven of her 10-year sentence. 

The family of the woman killed by ICE agents in Minneapolis filed two wrongful death lawsuits against the U.S. government and the agent who pulled the trigger. 

We'll tell you how New Jersey Senator Cory Booker is making moves to block the Plan to rename an aircraft carrier after draft-dodging Trump instead of a Black war hero, Doris Miller. 

And Roland Martin's book club: Steve Phillips' "Are White Men Smarter Than Everybody Else?  Playing Offense in the Fight for Racial Justice in America, Democracy."
You don't want to miss that conversation.

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9.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roger Fortson Killing: Deputy Testifies. Byron Donalds Faces FAMU Crowd. Hinojosa Takes On Abbott

A Florida jury heard from the Former Okaloosa County, Florida deputy who killed a Black Airman.  We'll show you what he said happened the day he killed Roger Fortson in May 2024. 

You'll see how Republican nominee for Florida governor, Congressman Byron Donald, handled the tough crowd of Florida A&M University students at a town hall. 

Texas State Representative Gina Hinajosa will lay out her plans to become the state's first Latina Governor and Democrat to win a statewide office since the mid-nineties. 

The Houston Chronicle editorial board endorsed the candidate they think will be the best next Harris County, Texas, judge.  We'll explain why the paper is supporter Democratic candidate Letitia Plummer instead of Republican Orlando Sanchez.

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9.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Passes Senate. Jack Smith Hearing Erupts. Roger Fortson Trial Begins

The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act, and it will now go to the House of Representatives. We'll talk with a profound sports journalists about what it means if this moves forward and the dangers the bill continues to pose.

Things got extremely heated at a Senate hearing today as Jack Smith defended his prosecution of Trump. We're going to listen to all of the commotion that occurred.

In Florida, jury selection took place for Eddie Duran's trial. The former white sheriff is charged with killing Roger Fortson, a Black senior airman.

Evictions in Metro Atlanta are rising at an alarming pace and disproportionately impacting Black people who live there. Two people from the Legal Defense Fund and the Housing Justice League Board in Atlanta will join us later to talk about these findings.

Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina, Anita Earls, will join us to talk about her campaign to retain her seat as she goes up against Republican challenger Sarah Stevens.

And for tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, this one is for all of you who love to knit, sew, or weave. The creator of the brand Yarn and Whiskey will join us to show how her love for fiber arts and textiles developed into a business.

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9.28.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: College Sports Act Fight. Early Vote Shift. Kwanzaa Stamp Honors Black Art. Ghana Rejects U.S. Deal

Senate continues to debate the controversial Protect College Sports Act.  We'll talk to a policy analyst for the Center for Law and Social Policy about the potential negative impacts of this legislation.

We'll talk to the executive director of America Votes about the new voter poll showing that Democrats and independent voters are making it their mission to vote early or in person, stepping away from mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterms. 

A Florida woman is making it her mission to revive Jacksonville, Florida's historic LaVilla district, otherwise known as the Harlem of the South. 

We'll talk to the black illustrator whose Kwanzaa artwork will be featured on this year's U.S. Postal Service stamp honoring the pan-African holiday. 

And Ghana's President explains why they became the latest African country to reject a U.S. health deal.

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9.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NJ Election Shakeup. Trump DOJ Ends Desegregation Oversight. SCOTUS Backs Voter Verification

New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill didn't just lose a Lieutenant Governor when Dr. Dale Caldwell resigned today; she also lost a Secretary of State.  We'll show you who's now in charge of the state's elections coming up in 38 days. 

Trump's Justice Department ended its watchdog role in more than 50 cases enforcing racial desegregation in schools, mostly in the Deep South.  Another way this racist administration is overhauling civil rights enforcement in America.

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of Trump's push to enforce voter verification.  Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson called out her colleagues for their "misused" power.

The Senate is gearing up to vote on the Protect College Sports Act on Monday.  However, opponents are still fighting to kill the bill.  The former executive director of the NFL Players Association will join us to talk about why we need to stop this bill for college athletes.

We'll also show you a conversation I had with former NFL player and 1980 Heisman Trophy winner George Rogers about his opposition to the Protect College Sports Act.

Georgia's youngest mayor, Jayden Williams, will be here to talk about his removal from office after serving less than a year.  
 

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9.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Booker Blasts College Sports Act. Roger Fortson Killing Heads To Trial. Black Beauty Funding Crashes.

Senator Cory Booker pushes back on the Protect College Sports Act that was advanced by the Senate. Booker says y'all are wrong this actually doesn't help college athletes.

We'll also talk about Senator Mitch McConnell's suspicious absence and reappearance, after a video surfaced of him being instructed on how to vote at a Senate committee meeting.

U.S. Virgin Islands Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett led a panel during Congressional Black Caucus Week. She spoke regarding e-commerce and how this can benefit the black entrepreneurial and creative community. She will join us to talk about her discussion.

A Florida judge rejected a motion to dismiss a manslaughter case against a former sheriff's deputy who shot and killed a Black Senior Airman, forcing that deputy to go to trial.

The Black Beauty Industry is a progressive multi-billion dollar global movement across the world but recent stats show that financial support of black founders is decreasing. Tonight we will have a very special panel of Black female entrepreneurs who founded their own companies to talk about the future of the beauty industry.

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9.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 200K Get Voting Rights Back. Bishop Barber Mobilizes Voters. Black Athletes Fight College Sports Act

Over 200,000 previously incarcerated felons are being notified that their voting rights are being restored.  The national organizer of the voting campaign will explain how thye are being notified. 

We'll also talk about Bishop William Barber's kickoff of his 100-Day Voter Mobilization tour this Saturday in North Carolina.

Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison dropped his lawsuit against the Texas governor for not extraditing an ICE agent back to Minnesota after the agent appeared in court. 

Opposition to the Protect College Sports Act is growing as more people speak out about the damage it could do to college athletes.  We'll talk to NAACP's Director of Youth and College Division.

We'll show you what got a white McDonald's manager in Minneapolis fired.  He's on video verbally and physically assaulting a black 16-year-old girl and her friends. 

We'll also recap the Chris Tucker Golf Tournament that took place in Georgia.

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9.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cory Booker Clashes With Kash Patel. Trump Name Blocked At Kennedy Center. Black Trucker Attack Trial

A heated exchange erupted during Tuesday's Senate Judiciary hearing after Corey Booker clashed with FBI Director Kash Patel about how he's leading the agency.  journalist. 

A federal judge says Trump's name must stay off the Kennedy Center, so the board votes to close the building for repairs.

Today is National Voter Registration Day, and the Director of the Thurgood Marshall Institute joins us to discuss solidifying your registration as Black voters are being urged to do so ahead of November elections.  

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie makes a long-shot effort to impeach War Secretary Pete Hegseth over the Iran war.

A former North Carolina Deputy will have his day in court after being charged with attacking a Black Truck Driver in a courtroom, leaving the man with permanent eye damage and ending his career. 

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network Dot-Com segment, a Black couple started a health movement with a mission to cultivate health-conscious goals that improve minds, bodies, spirits, and relationships. 

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9.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Mail Ballot Rules Blocked Again. Black MAGA YouTuber Stumped. Jemele Hill Talks NIL & Transfers

A federal judge, one the twice-impeached and convicted Don "The Con" Trump-appointed, said it's not happening.  A second judge issued a preliminary injunction stopping the U.S. Postal Service's "Ballot Mail for Federal Elections" rule from taking effect

House and Senate return to Washington this week with a packed agenda before much of their focus shifts to the fast-approaching midterm elections. 

Texas Ted Cruz was on ESPN talking about his Protect College Sports Act, the federal bill designed to create nationwide standards for college athletics.  Former ESPN host Jemele Hill called the network out for inserting politic in sports.  She'll explain why she's calling it hypocrisy.

Podcaster Brian Shapiro went to the Republican National Convention and exposed a Black MAGA YouTuber about what Trump policies have benefitted black people.  Brian will explain why they escorted him out of the convention.   

Sacramento State's President will explain how its Black Honors College will build a community of productivity and excellence through education in Black history, life, and culture. 

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9.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 9/11 25 Years Later. GOP PAC Dupes Black Dad. Galveston Voting Map Victory. AI Replaces Black Actors

It's been 25 years since the deadliest attack on U.S. soil happened.  We're going to remember the thousands of live lost.

We'll talk to the Black North Carolina Father who says he was hoodwinked into appearing in a GOP ad that he calls deceitful and sneaky.

A victory for voters in Galveston, Texas, as the state supreme court strikes down an illegal map before November's election.  We'll talk to one of the attorneys about the case. 

The Orange occupant of the Oval Office strikes again.  He aggressively snaps at ABC's Rachel Scott for pressing him on those $5,000 checks he's promising Americans.

One of the first Black candidates to win a Democratic primary for a statewide office in Arkansas is putting his hat in the race to make history again.  Dr. Chris Jones will join us to talk about his latest campaign for a seat in the House.

The University of Kansas football team's social media team posted a cutthroat video explaining that its rivalry with the University of Missouri goes back to the 19th century.

And a white filmmaker says he's using AI actors because he couldn't get "bankable" black actors.  He says they refused because he didn't have any positive Black roles in the movie.

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9.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Elon Musk Fake Voter Site. Trump Loses Mail Ballot Fight. FCC Pressures Jimmy Kimmel

Elon Musk is running a fake voter registration site designed to steal and sell data. CEO of the legitimate voter registration site Vote-dot-org joins us live to discuss how not to get duped.

Appeals court hands Don "The Con" Trump a loss on the mail-in ballot restrictions ahead of the November elections. Despite having voted by mail himself, Trump has long claimed the practice as fraudulent. 

The Missouri Supreme Court finds Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt of court, then clears it after he reluctantly agrees to use a 2022 congressional map.

The Federal Communications Commission threatens late night host Jimmy Kimmel to make a major change to his show after his interview with Texas Democratic Senate Candidate James Talarico. 

 Trump bizarrely offered every adult U.S. citizen thousands of dollars in direct payments at the Republican midterm convention if the party keep their congressional majorities...however, this isn't the first time he's bribed Americans. 

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9.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Missouri Map Fight Explodes. Mamdani Approval Debate. Fat Joe Sparks Blackness & N-Word Firestorm

Missouri Map Fight Explodes. Mamdani Approval Debate. Fat Joe Sparks Blackness & N-Word Firestorm

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9.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Woman Cleared In Parking Spot Killing. GOP PAC Dupes Black Dad. Miss. Eyes 1st Black Senator

A Black Florida woman who shot and killed an Army vet over a parking spot will not face charges.

A Black North Carolina father whose son was murdered thought he was being interviewed about gun violence.  But Ronald Hayes says he didn't know the people interviewing him were working for a Republican PAC and that his words would be used in a political attack ad against the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.  

This November, Mississippi could elect its first Black U.S. Senator.  We'll talk to Scott Colom about him going up against the woman who blocked his nomination to serve as a U.S. district court judge.

We'll show you the moment on the House floor when Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made it a point to point out how Trump's termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status may have led to the suicide of 20-year-old college student and Haitian immigrant, Pierre Damas Bel.

And the Department of Education has new guidance that would abandon the use of race in school discipline.   Ed-Trust's Director of Preschool-12th Grade Policy will be here to explain what that means.

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9.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Cuts 92 Polling Places. DeSantis Targets Monique Worrell Again. Police Chief's Racist Texts

Tarrant County, Texas will have 92 fewer polling places this November.  The county commissioners voted to eliminate them before the midterms.  Alicia Simmons voted against it.  She'll be here to explain why they really wanted to cut the number of voting locations. 

Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell says she was tipped off that Governor Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office, again.  Worrell says this is an attempt to distract from the millions the DeSantis administration misused.  I'll talk to her about it. 

MAGA Republicans pick and choose when socialism works for them.  One day they're denouncing it and the next they're embracing it.  Well, Democratic Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse said You're all hypocrites.  

The silence from Republicans about Trumpie Laura Loomer's racist comments targeting Black women in politics hasn't gone unnoticed.  One media outlet asked some Republicans about it, and let's say, I'm not surprised. 

The white Senatobia, Mississippi police chief has been fired for sending racist texts.  Could his firing be a step in the right direction for justice for the 1-year-old black baby, Kohen Wiley, who was killed in June?

And you don't want to miss my conversation with the soulful R&B group Maze.  We're talking life after Frankie Beverly. 

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9.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Appeal. Haitian Student Dies After ICE Monitor Bullying. Tupac Murder Conviction.

The big question in the Karmelo Anthony case is: What's next?  Despite a Texas judge denying a new trial, his attorneys are moving forward with appeals.  Russell Wilson, the lead attorney, will join us to provide an update. 

The family of a Haitian college student in Ohio says he committed suicide after The family of a Haitian college student in Ohio claims he committed suicide after being persistently bullied for being forced to wear an ankle monitor by ICE.  We'll speak with a reporter from the Haitian Times covering this story, as well as the Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, to discuss how the mandated ankle monitor is causing more harm than good. 

After 30 years, a jury has convicted someone for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-com Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the creator behind Live Your Song, an education technology and publishing company aimed at empowering children with special needs through various forms of media. 

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8.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New Mail Voting Rule Hits 48M. Hakeem Jeffries Speaks. New Evidence In Black Man's Lynching

Civil Rights Groups are coming together to block a new rule from the U.S. Postal Service, which imposes stricter requirements on mail voting for 48 million Americans ahead of the midterm elections. 

I spoke with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about that new rule, Democratic investments in the Black community, and his recent meeting with Jared Kushner.  You don't want to miss that conversation.

The SWAMP - Straight White American Male Preference - may be the obstacle that will keep the Democrats from victory this November.   The founder of Democracy in Color, Steve Phillips, will explain. 

A Mississippi civil rights group says it has proof that the death of a black man in 2010 was in fact a lynching.  The founder of JULIAN will be here to discuss the Frederick Jermaine Carter case. 

And we'll talk to some Alphas in Colombia who are spearheading earthquake relief efforts. 

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8.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Canada Vs Trump Tariffs. Black Columnist Wins WaPo Return. Target Racist Costume. Gary Power Crisis.

Canada has announced that it will match the U.S imposed tariffs that went into effect August 22. Saying that they will match the tariffs dollar for dollar. The director of the American Economic Liberties Project will join us to discuss.

Next, after being fired Washington Post columnist, Karen Attiah, landed a win after an arbitrator decided that the Washington Post had to reinstate her. Karen will be with us later to talk about her reinstatement.

We'll continue our coverage of the power outages consuming Gary, Indiana following extremely severe storms. We'll be talking to the mayor of Gary to inquire about what the next steps are.

Target is under enormous scrutiny again! They released a statement apologizing for a racist childrens' halloween costume which was supposed to be a glow in the dark clown costume but instead resembled a Jim Crow era caricature.

Also, there is massive outrage across social media after a racist facebook post circulated about a white server group planning to spit in black peoples food at Texas Roadhouse and Logans Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse announced that the claims are baseless. 

And on tonights Black Star Network Marketplace is a toy company called Puzzle Huddle. Founded by a father inspired by his daughters love for puzzles. He'll be joining us to talk about the inspiration and development of the company.

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8.24.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Beef Deal Hits Black Farmers. Bodycam Challenges Federal Killing. Gary Power Crisis Drags On.

Cattle farmers are bracing for the effects of Trump's deal to import ground beef in an effort to lower prices.  John Boyd, the President of the National Black Farmer Association, is here to explain how this will impact Black cattle farmers. 

The family attorney of a Black Tennessee man killed by a federal agent says body camera video proves that Jonah Neal, who was in the middle of a mental crisis, posed no threat to the officer who murdered him. 

It's almost two weeks since power was knocked out in Northwest Indiana; nearly 10,000 homes and businesses in Gary are still in the dark.  We'll talk to a reporter who lives in the area about the potential lawsuit against the power company. 

Minnesota's Attorney General Keith Ellison will be here to explain why he filed a lawsuit against Texas Governor Greg Abbott, demanding the extradition of an ICE agent to face criminal charges in Minnesota.

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8.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump May Rename Carrier Honoring Black WWII Hero. Karmelo Anthony New Trial Fight. Karen Bass

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is locked in a competitive re-election race.  She joins us live to discuss her campaign and the backlash she is facing over a donation-matching program.

Karmelo Anthony's trial attorney testifies on the second day of the motion for a new trial.  The defense says instructions given to the jury made it unfairly difficult to argue Anthony's self-defense claim. 

The racist Trump administration is attempting to erase Black history... again.  This time with the U.S. Navy by considering renaming the USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier.  There's only one guess what he wants the new name to be...the draft-dodging occupant of the Oval Office.  We'll talk to Doris Miller's Great-Great-Grandniece about this proposal.

A Black North Carolina woman gets detained for refusing to give over her Ring camera video to police.  We'll show you what happened. 

We'll show you the body camera video of an Arkansas cop who is now on leave after pointing his weapon at the head of an unarmed black man.  

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8.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crowley vs. Trump Ally in Wis. Gov Race. NC Voting Rights Fight. Karmelo Anthony Demands New Trial

Wisconsin's gubernatorial race is one to watch in November.  Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley is taking on Congressman Tom Tiffany, who has voted with Donald Trump 100% of the time.  Crowley is here to break down his Badger Basics Plan for the state.

While North Carolina Governor Josh Stein vetoed House Bill 958, the bill would undermine voting rights, Bishop William Barber stood in front of the State Legislative Building speaking out against the General Assembly's latest attempt to suppress the vote,

The Karmelo Anthony case is back in the spotlight.  This week, his appellate attorneys will demand a new judge and a new trial.

Instead of preparing for what should have been Nola Wells' 19th birthday, his family will hold a National Day of Prayer.

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Dot Com, the Brown Girl Bags.  A luxury handbag brand created specifically for Black women in mind.
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8.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Gets New Judge. NAACP Joins Nolan Wells Case. Angie Nixon Scores Upset Win

The Memphis City Council approves a 12-month moratorium on new data center permits and rezoning.  Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson will explain what that really means. 

Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens blasts the Democratic National Convention after the city loses its bid to host the 2028 convention.  In a letter to the city, he says this snub is an example of how the Democratic Party continues to abandon the South and Black voters.  

A Missouri court is allowing a GOP-favored map to help them hold onto their slim majority in the House. 

In less than two years, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump has managed to fulfill every aspect of Project 2025.  Michael Harriott will be here to give us a "Project 2025 Performance Review."

Chris Cuomo calls out Bill O'Reilly for saying he'd vote for Russian dictator Vladimir Putin before casting a ballot for Senator Jon Ossoff.  All over a comment the Georgia Senator made.

A special appointed Texas judge is hearing testimony to decide if Karmelo Anthony deserves a new trial. 

The third annual Back-to-School Community Day Hosted by Wanda Durant and the Durant Family Charitable Foundation is taking place this weekend.  She'll be here in the studio to talk about this weekend's event.  

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8.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Candidate Hit With Fake HIV Smear. Trump Takes Credit For Crime Drop. NABJ Dings Stephen A.

A Black Democratic congressional candidate is the targeted in a smear campaign that falsely alerted people by text message that he can't give blood because he is HIV positive.
Shevrin Jones, Florida's first out LGBTQ+ Black senator, is here to set the record straight. 

A former professional basketball player is running to become South Carolina's first Black governor. Dr. Jermaine Johnson will explain why he's the best man for the job. 

The Trump administration is bragging and taking the credit for violent crime going down, but those crimes have been declining since 2022 - when he wasn't in office.  We'll talk to the Senior Director for Public Safety from the Center for American Progress about the numbers. 

Attorney General Todd Blanche is considering seeking the Supreme Court's intervention to compel states to hand over voter rolls.

California prosecutors told jurors Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing was 'an act of revenge' during today's opening statements.  The defense says time, corruption, and a lack of facts will be challenges in the case.  

Saturday, the National Association of Black Journalists gave out its Thumb Down Award, including one to Stephen A. Smith. It's time for a little history lesson.  I'll talk to the former president and founder of NABJ about why he began the acknowledgment. 

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8.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Family Speaks At NABJ. Jeffries Lays Out Dem Agenda. ICE Spends $20M on Shock Gloves

The parents of Nolan Wells, Attorney Ben Crump, and Rev. Al Sharpton discuss the death investigation of Nolan Wells at the National Association of Black Journalist Convention. We'll share the family's side of the story and what Crump says is the main objective is while pursuing justice for Nolan.

An attorney general could make history as the first black person to hold statewide office in Nevada if he's successful at the polls in November. He joins us to make his case for governor. 

A white man threatens to kill black people in a mass shooting and walks away free with no charges. We'll tell you the technicality that got him off the hook.

A candidate is running against a racist district attorney in Tarrant County Texas. Can she beat him to bring fairness and justice to the office? We'll talk to her as she tells us her plans on winning the position.   

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8.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Ballroom Fight Explodes. Black Women Job Crisis. How American Whiteness Was Made

The twice impeached convicted felon Donald Trump is asking a judge to intervene and allow him to build a NEW 90,000 square-foot ballroom in place of the demolished White House East Wing. We'll tell you about his new request to the Supreme Court. 

Job prospects are uneven for Black women, and a new report has the data to prove it. Institute for Women's Policy Research's Dr. Jennifer Turner will join us live to discuss the real reason women are struggling to hold down jobs in the work force, and it has nothing to do with effort or qualifications. 

Wisconsin Republican Congressman up for re-election in November has a goal to help the rich get richer. We'll play you the clip of what 

Historian Carmen Thompson explores how the concept of Whiteness predates European expansion into the Americas. She explains that it was a central factor in the settlement of Virginia, the first colony of what would become the United States of America.

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8.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Crowley Wins Wisconsin. Trump Threatens Election Emergency. $900M White House Construction Chaos

Black Democratic David Crowley defeats Democratic socialist Francesca Hong in the Wisconsin governor primary... we'll tell you why his victory is so important to Democrats defeating Trump in November.

A campaign rooted in legacy, grassroot efforts, and social justice... candidate for U.S. Representative for Texas 25th Congressional District Dione Sims and her grandmother Dr. Opal Lee, the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" will join us to discuss taking back the House.

The organization Grassroots Speaks has done extensive research into election interference.  We'll tell you about the report and what was found in it that dates back to before the 2016 election.

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8.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston MBE Program Struck Down. Confederate School Names Removed. Trump Threatens Election Emergency

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A judge strikes down a program designed to help minority business owners in Texas leaving entrepreneurs uncertain of their future. We'll have City County Council Member Willie Davis on to talk about the new ruling and what this means moving forward.

Florida Rep. Angie Nixon joins us to talk about her campaign ahead of the August 18 primaries. The Progressive Democrat is on the front lines of resistance against Governor Ron DeSantis as she fights for a seat in the U.S. Senate. And her newfound surge in support has spectators wondering if she can win the primary election. 

A new report in Iowa questions the true safety of having resource officers in the state's school after troubling numbers show that black children are disproportionately detained during behavioral disruptions. We'll talk to Iowa of ACLU's Veronica Fowler about the data and what ACLU next step will be.  

Martin's Children's Book will be on to discuss how it's helping children grow their minds in math, reading, and boosting self confidence in and out of the classroom. 

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8.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fox Host Calls Weak Jobs Report “Dem Propaganda.” Blanche Confirmed. El-Sayed Eyes Obama Help

Donald Trump's crony, Todd Blanche has officially been confirmed for a top position in his cabinet as the new U.S. Attorney General. But now, questions are swirling about whether or not he can truly operate independently from the president.

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur's murder, the trial for the man accused of killing the beloved rapper is finally underway. We'll be talking about the details of the case

In Florida, White woman accepts a plea deal in the stabbing death of her Black boyfriend cutting her time down to less than 10 years. 

And with kids heading back to school, keeping them healthy and safe is a top priority for parents. We'll talk about the importance of annual wellness visits Dr. Ebony Hilton, host of Second Opinion on the Black Star Network, joins us to break it all down.

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8.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Trump White House Targets Lisa Cook Again. 23,000 Jobs Lost. Black Unemployment Gap Persists

The White House is renewing its efforts to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve's Board of Governors.

The job market numbers for July have been released, showing a loss of 23,000 jobs, which could indicate a slowdown ahead.  Black unemployment rates continue to reflect a persistent gap compared to other racial groups.  Economist Morgan Harper will join us to break down the numbers.

A newly released report highlights the lack of high-quality math education for Black children.  We'll speak with the author of "Calculated Barriers: Examining the History Behind Math Inequities Facing Black Students" to discuss how historical policies and structural practices hinder math literacy, college access, and opportunities in tech fields.

Tennessee voters have made their voices heard.  We'll break down the candidates who will be on the ballot in November.

And in sad news, entertainment journalist Flo Anthony and "Ms. Dupree" from The Tom Joyner Morning Show have passed away.

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8.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act at 61. Louisiana Targets Wrongfully Convicted Black Man. Boseman Estate Fight

Today is the 61st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act.  We'll see how much has changed since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law. 

Governor Wes Moore signed legislation placing a constitutional amendment on November's ballot that could pave the way for Democrats to redraw Maryland's congressional map after the 2026 elections.

Louisiana's Attorney General is blocking compensation for a black man wrongfully convicted and is actively trying to put him behind bars again.

We'll have the second part of the 10th annual "Power of the Sister Vote" poll, which breaks down just how much black women trust the government. 

A recent lawsuit involving Chadwick Boseman's family suing his wife for his estate has stirred up bigger concerns about black people not having a will.  We'll talk to an attorney and author of "A Matter of Life and Death: How to Handle Family Affairs," about the importance of estate planning.

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8.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Can Deport Haitians. Family Says ICE Stroke Was Preventable. Black Judge Targeted

Tuesday's primary results are in and we'll break down all of the biggest races.

A federal judge officially ends Temporary Protected Status.  Now the Trump administration can move forward with efforts to remove hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have been living and working legally in the United States.

A North Carolina family is pleading for help after the patriarch suffers a stroke in ICE custody.

Florida's white Attorney General James Uthmeier is going after a Black federal judge.  He's asking congressional leaders to open an impeachment inquiry into Judge Nancy Abudu for her prior work for the Southern Poverty Law Center, which was recently indicted for fraud involving donor money.

We'll talk to the Black man who two white women harassed for his ID at a suburban Chicago hotel's swimming pool. 

We'll talk about how the surge in data centers is worsening electricity costs for Black families, and it's leading to some evictions. 

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8.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cory Booker Blasts Senate Sellout. Texas Polling Places Slashed. Haitians Forced Into Ankle Monitors

Senator Cory Booker called out two fellow Senators for "giving away their votes for nothing" before today's Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation vote on Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general. 

Tarrant County, Texas, could slash the number of polling locations from 316 to 176.
We'll show you some of what happened at today's hearing.   

A new poll shows Black Texas voters prefer James Talarico in the closely watch senate race.

A Colorado cop is facing murder charges for killing a black man during a 2025 traffic stop. 

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, had a lot to say about blue states.  We'll show you how California responded. 

The Trump Administration is forcing Haitian immigrants in Ohio to wear ankle monitors. 

And in tonight's Show Black Star Network - Dot-Com segment, jewelry with an African flair.

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8.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Faith Leaders Arrested Fighting Voter Suppression. 1,000 Marches Launch. Black Teen Sues Police

It's Moral Monday. Faith leaders and activists were arrested this morning after a demonstration inside the Hart Senate Office Building. The group wanted to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, but he refused to hear their opposition to voter suppression outlined in the so-called SAVE America Act.

There's a rally happening right now to kick off the 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls in every state. We'll take you there live.

A Black South Carolina teen caught in the crossfire between a suspect and a Myrtle Beach police officer during a 2025 shootout is suing for her injuries.

As folks are getting ready to head back to school, we'll talk to an expert about the best option: trade school or a 4-year college.

August is Black August, the commemoration dedicated to remembering Black political prisoners in the United States.

And we'll talk to an OBG-YN about why Black women are waiting to have babies.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.31.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Woman Jailed Over Land Battle. Trump Ends Medicare Help. Nolan Wells Autopsy Withheld.

I'm here in Santee, South Carolina, for the 36th Jim Clyburn's Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic, where the proceeds fund need-based scholarships for high school graduates and college students who live or attend school in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District.
Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

Research of her family history landed her in federal custody.  Jennine Labuzan (LAY-BOO-ZAN) is here to tell her story of how she spent two weeks in federal custody for refusing a judge's order to sign away more than 1,300 acres of land she says her family has owned for generations.

The Trump Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration.  We'll talk to an expert about what that means for the nearly 25 million people who use Medicare.

Mississippi has completed Nolan Wells' autopsy but has not publicly released it.

We'll show you the bodycam video that has a Texas family of an unarmed black teen killed by police not buying the claim their 17-year-old committed suicide by cop.

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board unanimously denied the medical release of the former sheriff's deputy serving 20 years for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey in 2024.

The Trump Administration is only trying to rewrite history; it is also redrawing the map of Africa, embarrassing the country during a global AIDS conference. 

We'll break down Politico's new poll, which reveals most of Trump's MAGA base say they'd still vote for a GOP candidate riddled with scandals.

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7.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: trump Economy Sucks. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions.

New federal data show the U.S. economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2026, falling well below expectations and undercutting the Trump administration’s economic promises.

Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Roland speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about his campaign and why he believes he should represent Michigan in Washington.

A new report from Virginia State University details the persistent economic disparities facing Black men and boys in education, employment and household wealth. Dr. Wes Bellamy joins us to break down the findings.

And new audio from the emergency call made by Nolan Wells’ friends is raising more questions about what happened before the 18-year-old disappeared and died. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Nolan’s parents provide the latest on the investigation.

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7.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Economy Slows. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions.

New federal data show the U.S. economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2026, falling well below expectations and undercutting the Trump administration’s economic promises.

Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Roland speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about his campaign and why he believes he should represent Michigan in Washington.

A new report from Virginia State University details the persistent economic disparities facing Black men and boys in education, employment and household wealth. Dr. Wes Bellamy joins us to break down the findings.

And new audio from the emergency call made by Nolan Wells’ friends is raising more questions about what happened before the 18-year-old disappeared and died. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Nolan’s parents provide the latest on the investigation.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Howard President On 502 Freshmen Disenrollment. CBC Scholarships Under Attack. Afroman Sues Deputy.

Roland spoke with Howard University's Interim President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, about the disenrollment of 502 incoming freshmen. He will explain why this happened and what measures are being implemented to prevent it from occurring again.

Approximately 25 million people rely on a Medicare subsidy program initiated during the Biden Administration.  However, the Trump Administration has decided to end it, which will result in increased premiums in 2027.

An anti-affirmative action group has filed a lawsuit against the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, claiming that college scholarships for Black students from underfunded schools in majority-Black districts are discriminatory based on race. We will talk with the attorney representing the CBCF.

Congressman David Scott's daughter, Marcye Scott, was forced into a runoff for his seat in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

We are less than 100 days away from the midterm elections, and MAGA continues its attacks on voting rights. We will discuss efforts to ensure a safe and fair election with the Senior National Coordinator at the Election Protection Coalition.

And Ohio rapper Afroman is turning the tables on the deputies who sued him by filing a lawsuit against one of them for allegedly stealing $400, seeking $1.5 million in damages.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.28.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power. Trump Targets Mail-In Ballots. Tuskegee Backlash

Civil Rights leader Rashad Robinson's new book "From Presence to Power: How to Take on the Fights that Matter-and Win" explains the difference between presence and power.  He'll be live in the studio. 

Houston dentist, Dr. Letitia Plummer, wants to be the next Harris County, Texas Judge.  She'll be here to explain why she thinks she's the best person for the job.  

The Trump Administration is going after mail-in ballots again. 

We'll discuss how Tuskegee University's new dress code is sparking discussion about "anti-blackness."  

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-com, COS-MOL-O-GY, a brand with a series of hair tools that make wash day feel effortless. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haitians Face TPS Deadline. 1,000 Marches to the Polls Launch. Howard Freshmen Get Help

After today, thousands of Haitian immigrants will be in the United States legally after their temporary protection status ends.  The question is what they will face when they return to the Caribbean island that armed gangs have taken over.  

Early voting in Georgia's special election to fill the late U.S. Rep. David Scott's seat in the 13th Congressional District hasn't been good.  Reports indicate less than 2-percent have voted so far. 

It's Moral Monday Public Pulpit, and it's the launch of the 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls across all 50 states and D.C.  We'll have some of that rally live. 

Federal judges deny an injunction to block Tennessee's GOP-favored congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis.

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for a vote to count if an absentee ballot is late.

And colleges in D.C. and New York are stepping up to help the hundreds of disenrolled Howard University incoming freshmen.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.24.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Madison Cop Shoots Black Man 3 Times. Black Teen Sues Over False Gun Claim. Mace Targets CBC
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The mother of a Black Wisconsin man shot three times by a Madison police officer speaks out for the first time.  You'll hear what she had to say, and we'll talk with a city council member about the protests in a city on the brink of unrest.

A Black Indiana teen who was falsely accused of pointing a gun at a white police officer is suing her and the city of Indianapolis.  We'll talk to his attorney about the case. 

Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields is not running for re-election but is seeking his old state senate seat.

It's being called A Modern-Day Civil Rights March to Save Democracy.  We'll talk to a couple of activists involved in the 1,000 Miles to Memphis, 36-day mission to register 100,000 voters.

Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera clashed over who won the 2020 election. 

Racist Nancy Mace is targeting Congressional Caucus groups like the Congressional Black Caucus. 

We'll also talk with the founder of an organization that is assisting dis-enrolled incoming freshmen at Howard University.

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lonn Hartman Attack. Howard Freshmen Unenrolled. Mamdani On Affordability. JPMorgan Bias Suit
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It's been more than a week since Detroit-area youth mentor Lonn Hartman was found with life-threatening neck wounds at the Bliss-fest Music Festival in northern Michigan.  We'll talk to Hartman's friend and the family spokesperson about the investigation and the text she received from him saying he didn't feel safe. 

Incoming Howard University freshmen say they were unenrolled despite believing their financial aid, grants, and scholarships covered their tuition.  We'll talk to one of the students impacted and an expert to explain next steps.

A former JPMorgan Chase vice president is suing the financial giant for discrimination.  She'll be here with her attorney to explain some of the things she had to endure. 

And I'll share my conversation with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani about his plans for the black community.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Autopsy Findings. Warnock on Affordable Housing. Kadir Skinner Bodycam Contradicts Cops. Abbott Attacks Black Voters.
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Nolan Wells' independent autopsy preliminary findings pose new questions about what happened to him.  We'll share what Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump calls "significant findings." 

A millennial and minority-owned research firm is rolling out new polling and research about Black voters' opinions on voting rights following the Callais v. Louisiana decision and heading into the midterm elections.  HIT Strategies' president will explain how they plan to get Black folks to the polls. 

Delaware officials have released body camera footage that seems to contradict the initial police report related to the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner.  The family attorney will walk us through the videos and why the cops' story doesn't add up. 

Republican Texas Governor Greg Abbott has a lot to say about James Talarico and Black Voters.  We'll break down why Abbott doesn't know what the hell he's talking about. 

And I talked to Georgia Senator Raphael Warnock about voting rights and the ROAD to Housing Act, which should increase affordable housing and ease the pathway to homeownership.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems ERUPT Over Trump's Smithsonian Attack. Kadir Skinner Family Demands Charges. Roots at 50

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A House Oversight Subcommittee hearing over the Trump Administration's investigation into Smithsonian museums sparked fierce backlash from Democratic lawmakers, saying it's not a political belief system its American history. We'll hear what they had to say on the House floor.

The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner is calling for criminal charges against the officer who murdered him. This morning Bishop William Barber held a meeting to discuss the case. The family's attorney spoke at the meeting disputing the the cops claim against the body cam footage. We'll take a look at that.

House Democrats launched the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force to protect the rights and protection guaranteed under the Amendment. New Jersey Congresswoman and co-chair of the task force, Analilia Mejia, will join us to discuss the effort.

50 years after the publication of the landmark novel, Roots, telling the story of a black family's journey from Africa to slavery in the US. Members of the writers family will join us to discuss a three day commemoration honoring the books legacy.

The 10th annual Power of the Sister Vote poll finds black women to remain hopeful despite ongoing economic challenged. Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, principal of Nouveaux Strategies and Melanie Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will join us to talk about the poll results.

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network, The Look by Joi, a makeup brand that sets the standard for effortless, flawless beauty. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Laid To Rest. $100K Reward Offered. Officer Quits After Violent Arrest of Black Teen.

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The city of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, came out to support Nolan Wells at his funeral.  We'll share what his parents had to say and discuss the $100,000 reward offered for any information that could bring his family some closure.

The Democratic National Committee is debating which states should vote first in the upcoming presidential primary calendar, with nearly a dozen states vying for these important early spots.  The Chair of South Carolina's Democratic Party will join us to explain what's at stake.

In Florida, a police officer has resigned after newly released body camera footage revealed a violent takedown of a misidentified Black teenager.

And Cathy Hughes, media pioneer, received the Keys to the City of Washington, D.C. She'll join us to reflect on her remarkable career and what this honor means to her.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Primetime Speech Meltdown. Kohen Wiley Update. Black McDonald's Bias Case Advances

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Trump's Primetime Speech Meltdown. Kohen Wiley Update. Black McDonald's Bias Case Advances

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett Till Exhibit Removal Claims Investigated. Black Teen Death in Texas. Tubman Museum Robbed.

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People on Threads and X are claimed that photos were missing  from the Emmett Till exhibit at the Smithsonian. We sent a reporter there to find out. 

Speaking of Black history, we're talking with Linda Harris Cole of the Harriet Tubman Museum  in Cambridge, Maryland, where  thieves broke into the museum over the weekend and  stole the donation box.

A Black family in Dallas, Texas is demanding murder charges in connection with their teen son's death. We'll break down the latest developments.

Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb joins us to talk about November's midterm elections and what it'll take to motivate and mobilize Black voters.

Wednesday's semiannual Consumer Financial Protection Bureau oversight hearing got heated as Democrats unloaded on Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. We'll show you the fireworks.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is investing $250 billion in a massive new data center in rural Louisiana--what's shaping up to be the most expensive in U.S. history. Capital B reporter Adam Mahoney, who broke the story, joins us live.

And Hal Williams, "227" Star and "Sanford and Son" regular, has died at the age of 91. We will be honoring the TV veteran and remembering all of his sitcom hits and impact on the entertainment industry.  People on Threads and X are claimed that photos were missing  from the Emmett Till exhibit at the Smithsonian. We sent a reporter there to find out. 

Speaking of Black history, we're talking with Linda Harris Cole of the Harriet Tubman Museum  in Cambridge, Maryland, where  thieves broke into the museum over the weekend and  stole the donation box.

A Black family in Dallas, Texas is demanding murder charges in connection with their teen son's death. We'll break down the latest developments.

Pennsylvania State Representative Chris Rabb joins us to talk about November's midterm elections and what it'll take to motivate and mobilize Black voters.

Wednesday's semiannual Consumer Financial Protection Bureau oversight hearing got heated as Democrats unloaded on Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. We'll show you the fireworks.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is investing $250 billion in a massive new data center in rural Louisiana--what's shaping up to be the most expensive in U.S. history. Capital B reporter Adam Mahoney, who broke the story, joins us live.

And Hal Williams, "227" Star and "Sanford and Son" regular, has died at the age of 91. We will be honoring the TV veteran and remembering all of his sitcom hits and impact on the entertainment industry.  

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nolan Wells Family Meets Prosecutors. MAGA Vs. Smithsonian. DA Blames Black Parents for Arrest

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The family of Nolan Wells, the 18-year-old found dead after a 4th of July boat party, announces plans for his funeral and meets with prosecutors. We'll bring you the latest from Mississippi

MAGA Republicans have continue their attack on the Smithsonian -- demanding that the director of the American History Museum testify by next Tuesday.

A Pennsylvania District Attorney is under fire after responding to a viral video of one of his officers forcibly stopping a Black teenager by...by blaming Black parents. Wait to see this one

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted Donald the Conman Trump announces he intends to keep National Guard troops in DC for another 2 years -- until after the 2029 Inauguration

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.

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7.14.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Teen's Violent Arrest Goes Viral. Judge Restores Black Farmer Grants. xAI Pollution
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A video of a Black teenager in Wisconsin being violently arrested has gone viral on Instagram but has been largely overlooked by mainstream media.  We'll show it to you and delve into the details of the case.

White Michigan progressive congressional candidate William Lawrence is facing backlash for comments he made about Black elected officials.

A federal judge has reversed Trump's cancellation of $127 million in grants for Black farmers.  We'll talk with one of the plaintiffs in the case and the lawyer who fought the administration in court.

A new investigation reveals that Elon Musk's xAI data centers are releasing significant amounts of pollution into Black communities across the country.

In today's Shop Black-Star-Network marketplace, we'll feature a conversation with the husband-and-wife duo who founded Tribe and Oak, a company that produces clean wax candles.

And I'll share my sit-down interview with Lamont Bagby, the chairman of the Democratic Party of Virginia.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump-IRS Settlement Blocked. Jeffries Slams GOP Affordability Crisis. Lindsay Graham Dies 
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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Florida STOP WOKE Act Struck Down. Ben Crump Speaks On Nolan Wells. Black Scholarship Saved
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A federal judge strikes down part of Florida's STOP WOKE Act.  We'll talk with the Florida A&M law professor who sued the state to stop it.
 
The Trump administration fires the three remaining members of the Election Assistance Commission -- the latest in the GOP attack on Black America. 

Nolan Wells' family spoke for the first time publicly today about their son's mysterious death.
Attorney Ben Crump will join us...

The University of North Carolina-Wilmington said a scholarship for Black students would have to be changed.  The Black family, who gave the money, said NOPE, and now the $1 million endowment is probably headed to Howard. 

The alums of the South's oldest HBCU, North Carolina's Shaw University, believe the school administration is not making the best financial decisions.  We'll talk to the founder of one alum group who fears they may end up like Saint Augustine's University.  

Also, more of our exclusive coverage of the VA Democrats Blue Commonwealth Gala -- we'll show you my one-on-one with Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Memphis Federal Killings Face Scrutiny. Nolan Wells Questions Remain. WNBA GOP Letter
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Residents of DeSoto County, Mississippi, have filed a federal lawsuit challenging the creation of a majority-Black judicial subdistrict, saying it violates the Voting Rights Act.  

Two fatal shootings by federal task force officers in Memphis in just 4 days -- we'll explain the new calls for outside investigations and accountability. 

You'll hear from one of the folks who participated in the search for Nolan Wells, who says he's having a hard time believing what some say happened to the 18-year-old.

Republican lawmakers sent a letter to the WNBA demanding accountability over 'attacks' on Caitlin Clark.

And we'll show you my June 27 conversation with Virginia Senator Mark Warner, who warned that unchecked power for two more years could seriously damage the country. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump DOJ Targets Elections. Ben Crump Joins Nolan Wells Case. Black Woman Wrongfully Arrested
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Trump's DOJ sent a warning to state officials in all 50 states and the District of Columbia that they could face criminal prosecution over noncitizen voting and will send election monitors to 15 jurisdictions in six states during the 2026 primary season. 

We'll examine a new, comprehensive, multiracial study of the disaffected electorate that shows they are reachable.  We'll talk to one of the lead researchers about the findings. 

Civil Rights Attorney Harry Daniels is here to talk about two cases:
A Black North Carolina woman is suing a Gaston County Police Department officer and an Advanced Auto Parts employee for a wrongful arrest that left her jobless and homeless. 
And a Black Delaware family wants the body cam video released of the police shooting of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner, who was shot in the back. 

The stepmother of one of the white teens who was with Nolan Wells before he disappeared explains why she deactivated her social media. 

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "the Con" Trump, is promoting what he's calling the Freedom Fuel Network, which claims to have the lowest gas prices.  But is there a financial connection to the grifter occupying the Oval Office?

And we'll replay my conversation with Virginia's first black House Speaker, Don Scott, when we attended the Virginia Democrats' 2026 Blue Commonwealth Gala 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial. Nolan Wells Family Hires Ben Crump. Black Students Strip Searched
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The legal team for Karmelo Anthony filed two motions today -- including one requesting a new trial. We'll break down the filings with attorney A. Scott Bolden. 

A new lawsuit alleges county and school officials failed to intervene in the case of a 7-year-old Black girl in Long Island who suffered severe abuse and neglect. 

The family of Nolan Wells, who died over the July 4th weekend in Mississippi, has retained civil rights attorney Ben Crump to investigate the case.

Remember the seven black Mississippi families who are suing after their children were unlawfully strip-searched?  We talk to the attorney who is representing them. 

A federal judge shoots down the Trump Administration's attempt to obtain the names of all Fulton County, Georgia, election workers in 2020.

And in our Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, we'll be joined by the CEO of the first Black-owned golf equipment company ever to have its golf balls meet US Golf Association standards. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Teen's Shocking July 4 Death. Black Families Sue Over Strip Searches. Trump Blocks Bias Cases
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An 18-year-old Mississippi black boy ends up dead after a Fourth of July weekend in the Gulf Coast.  We'll bring you the latest in the Nolan Wells case. 

Seven black families in Mississippi are suing their local school district, saying their children were unconstitutionally strip-searched. 

The former Jackson, Mississippi, mayor, Chokwe Antar Lumumba, has pleaded guilty to federal bribery charges. 

The Louisiana Supreme Court pauses the legal case against the state attorney general in the ongoing battle sparked by the election of a black, formerly incarcerated court clerk.

The Trump administration continues to block discrimination cases from moving forward as part of its war on black America.

A racist MAGA commentator questioned the contributions of Black women in American history.  I have a little Black history lesson. 

And a white North Carolina pastor is getting applause and criticism for his sermon rejecting Christian Nationalism.

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7.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played
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Washington, D.C., is experiencing a "summer surge" of National Guard and federal law enforcement in preparation for the nation's 250th Independence Day celebrations.  We'll speak with an activist who argues that these aggressive enforcement efforts are causing more harm than good.

A new report from the ACLU reveals that law enforcement agencies in areas that were previously under Justice Department oversight continue to engage in the same problematic behaviors that led to federal scrutiny in the first place.  The lead author of the report will join us to discuss these findings.

The economy added far fewer jobs than expected last month, while unemployment rates among Black men and women showed a slight decline.  Economist Morgan Harper will explain whether this trend is a positive development.

Poor white MAGA supporters are realizing that the Trump Administration has misled them.  Antiracism educator Tim Wise will break down why they continue to support a regime that does not have their best interests at heart. 

And a white Republican Pennsylvania State Representative claims that the Black House Speaker ejected him from the chamber.  Joanna McClinton will be here to share her perspective on the situation.

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7.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DC Security Surge Sparks Alarm. ACLU Exposes Police Abuse. Black Jobs Lag. MAGA Gets Played
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Washington, D.C., is experiencing a "summer surge" of National Guard and federal law enforcement in preparation for the nation's 250th Independence Day celebrations.  We'll speak with an activist who argues that these aggressive enforcement efforts are causing more harm than good.

A new report from the ACLU reveals that law enforcement agencies in areas that were previously under Justice Department oversight continue to engage in the same problematic behaviors that led to federal scrutiny in the first place.  The lead author of the report will join us to discuss these findings.

The economy added far fewer jobs than expected last month, while unemployment rates among Black men and women showed a slight decline.  Economist Morgan Harper will explain whether this trend is a positive development.

Poor white MAGA supporters are realizing that the Trump Administration has misled them.  Antiracism educator Tim Wise will break down why they continue to support a regime that does not have their best interests at heart. 

And a white Republican Pennsylvania State Representative claims that the Black House Speaker ejected him from the chamber.  Joanna McClinton will be here to share her perspective on the situation.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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7.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Agenda COLLAPSES Again. Fairfax NAACP Demands Action On Discrimination. We The People Coalition.
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LIVE from New Mount Olive Baptist Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the We the People Coalition Gospel Concert and Panel, which will begin at 6:30.  We will broadcast the event live, exclusively on the Black Star Network. 

First, let's take a look at what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered.

For the second straight week, House Speaker Mike Johnson had to scrap the GOP's scheduled agenda before leaving Capitol Hill for the holiday weekend.  Georgia Congressman Hank Johnson will join us to discuss what's been happening in the House and this week's Supreme Court decisions. 

Fairfax County, Virginia, schools face ongoing challenges with racial, disability, and gender discrimination, prompting the Fairfax County NAACP to demand stronger oversight, clearer reporting, and timely resolution of complaints.  We'll talk to the organization's First Vice President about their recommendations to the school board. 

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6.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Blocks Trump Birthright Push. Campaign Money Floodgates Open. Student Loan Shakeup
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SCOTUS Blocks Trump Birthright Push. Campaign Money Floodgates Open. Student Loan Shakeup

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.29.2026 #TheBreakdown w/ Brittany Noble: 10-Year-Old Charged with Murder. Detroit Club Racism. Overcome Stress, Fear & Anxiety 

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6.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fisk Data Center Revolt. TX Mandates Bible Reading. Disaster Bias Rule Ends. Dem Socialist Takeover?
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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Opens Haitian Deportation Door. Hakeem Jeffries Talks Black Voters. Trump Voting EO Blocked
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The Supreme Court clears a path for the Trump Administration to possibly deport hundreds of thousands of Haitians and Syrian immigrants. We talk to a leading advocate about the implications of today's ruling 

I'll bring you all an interview I did yesterday with House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, where we discuss the latest efforts to mobilize Black voters for the midterms 

As America marks its 250th anniversary next week, leaders across the country will hold a national day of action. Two of the organizers will be here in studio to give us all the details 

Disillusionment among black voters in Texas could cost James Talarico his senate race. We'll be joined by a top operative who is sounding the alarm 

A federal judge has blocked key parts of Trump's executive order aimed at interfering in the midterms. We'll break down today's crucial decision 

Progressive victories in DC and New York city have folks freaking out about socialism. We'll break down what's actually happening.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Defense Rests. Trump Insults Black Reporter. Iowa Scholarship Win
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Karmelo's Defense attorneys rested their case today without calling him to testify.
Closing arguments are scheduled to begin on Tuesday before the case is eventually handed to the jury for deliberations.  Legal Analyst Thelma Anderson will breakdown what happened in the courtroom. 

A scholarship designed to support Black students pursuing careers in chemistry and the physical sciences is at the center of a recent Iowa Supreme Court decision.  For now, the decision blocks the University of Iowa's attempt to change the eligibility criteria for this privately funded award.  We'll speak with one of the attorneys involved in the case.

The Marshall Project reported at least 47 suicides in solitary confinement across Mississippi prisons between 2015 and 2025.  We'll discuss this troubling pattern with one of the reporters who discovered that many inmates had previously requested mental health assistance, only to be placed in restrictive housing instead of receiving the care they needed. 

Once again, Trump insulted a black female reporter.  We'll show you the exchange that made the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump abruptly end the interview with NBC's Meet The Press Moderator, Kristen Welker.

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6.24.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Targets DEI. Trump Blocks Housing Bill. Minority Banks Face New Rules. Kohen Wiley Protests
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Lawmakers in North Carolina unleash the latest attack on black America, approving a law to eliminate DEI in the state's higher education system.

Trump's State Department is refusing to pay out money allocated for foreign aid. The author of a bombshell new ProPublica investigation joins us

Lawmakers grill Trump's postmaster general over the latest MAGA attack on mail-in voting. We'll show you the video from Capitol Hill.

Federal officials have changed the requirements for who can qualify as a minority-owned bank. The president and CEO of the National Bankers Association will break it all down for us.

Both the House and Senate passed a crucial Housing bill, but Crybaby Trump refused to sign it into law

Protests continue in Mississippi following the death of Kohen Wiley. We'll talk to one of the organizers on the ground. 

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Rejects Black Rastafarian. Voting Rights Purge Blocked. Police Kill 1-Year-Old
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The Supreme Court rules 6-3 against a Black Rastafarian man in Louisiana who had sued prison officials after they forcibly shaved off his dreadlocks, in what he said was a clear violation of his religious rights. Elie Mystal joins us to break down the latest from the high court. 

The MAGA Attack on voting rights faces a crucial setback as a federal judge intervenes to stop states from using software developed by immigration enforcement to review their voter rolls, which voting rights groups say would have resulted in unconstitutional voter purges. 

The family of Kohen Wiley, the one-year-old black boy shot and killed by police in a Walmart parking lot in Mississippi has announced funeral services will be held this coming weekend. The announcement comes as civil rights attorney Ben Crump demands video evidence in the case and has ordered an independent autopsy of the boy.

The Senate passed a new, bi-partisan housing bill which makes it easier to construct new homes and helps ensure they can be purchased by families, not corporations. With the legislation now headed to the House of Representatives, the president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers will join us to analyze what impact these measures could have for black homeowners nationwide. 

In Ohio, a police officer has been placed on leave after bystander and body camera video show him kneeling on top of a 15-year-old girl following an altercation at a Juneteenth Festival last weekend. We'll show you that video and let you decide for yourself. 

And in the latest installment of Crazy Ass White People -- a black man and his family tried to go fishing in Florida last weekend, only to have a white couple show up, demand they move and then start calling them the n-word. Wait until you see this video.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Voting Rights Blow. Black Officers Purged. Obama Center Attacked. State of Black America
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Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Center Opens. Fox Expert Wants More Teen Pregnancy. Viral Black Doll Trend Backlash
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It was a star-studded event on Chicago's South Side today as thousands gathered for the Obama Presidential Center's opening ceremony.  Every living "legitimate" president was there.  Of course, the petulant twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, didn't make the guest list.  We'll show you some of what happened. 

We've said it over and over again, these white folks are made, they aren't having babies.  Fox News had an "expert" who said the problem is that 15-year-olds have stopped getting pregnant. 

A viral trend involving a Black doll is sparking conversations and showing just how much black people are hated across the globe.

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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6.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fla. Fake Voters & Black Voter Purges. Ma. Cop Kills Black Toddler.  Black Farmland Under Siege.  
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6.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Iran Deal Skepticism. Whoopi Vs Vance. Trump Potomac Park Invasion. Racist Hurls Slurs At Black Boy.
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6.15.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Omnibus Bill, Voting Restrictions. GA Special Session. Trump UFC Fight Backlash. Brit Actors Face Criticism
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6.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Trucker Sues Sheriff. Trump Name Removed From Kennedy Center. FBI Targets Voting Rights Group
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A Black truck driver is suing a North Carolina sheriff's department for $20 million after an unprovoked attack in a courthouse.  Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels is here to explain what happened to his client, who was trying to appear in court. 

Trump's name is coming off the Kennedy Center as we speak.  A federal judge denied a last-minute request to keep the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief's name on the building. 

The proposed data center project at Fisk University is facing growing resistance from community members and HBCU alums, especially from Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones.  He'll be here to explain why. 

Trump's FBI is targeting the Ohio Organizing Collaborative, a civil rights organization that works to register voters and advocates for criminal and economic justice reform.

Challenging financial conditions are causing Charleston, South Carolina's International African American Museum to furlough all its staff, including leadership.  We'll talk to the museum's president about how intermittent closures will affect programming.

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6.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FAMU Funding Fight Explodes. DeSantis Maps Stand. Fisk Data Center Backlash
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It's known that for the last 30 years, states have underfunded historically Black land-grant institutions by $13 billion.  Luckily for Florida A&M University, a federal appeals court has revived a lawsuit alleging that the State of Florida underfunded the HBCU by nearly $2 billion over three decades.  We'll talk to the civil rights attorney handling the case. 

The proposed data center project at Fisk University is facing growing resistance from community members and HBCU alums. 

We'll also talk to Black Voters Matter's Chief of Staff about the launch of their multi-media series titled "Declaration of a New Nation."

Florida's Supreme Court is allowing the maps drawn by Governor Ron DeSantis, designed to help Republicans gain up to four additional House seats.

Bishop William Barber will be here to discuss the upcoming multi-state civic engagement campaign to recruit, train, and deploy leaders across the country.

CNN's fact-checker has gone missing - he hasn't been on air for months.  I wonder if it has something to do with the pending merger between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount/Skydance?

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network-dot-com segment, The Rad Black Kids, an evolving clothing brand based in Portugal that is pushing for more ethical and sustainable clothing.

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6.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Sues Over TN Map. Trump 'Loves' Inflation. DOJ Targets Black Programs.
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Black members of Congress want to ensure faith leaders understand the Johnson Amendment and do not violate more than 70 years of legal precedent prohibiting churches and nonprofits from officially endorsing political candidates.  Congressman Glenn Ivey and former Congressman G.K. Butterfield will be here to explain the Johnson Amendment. 

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, has a new, surprising take on the higher cost of living: "I love the inflation."

Three Georgia midwives have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's restrictive midwifery laws, saying they worsen maternal health outcomes and violate constitutional rights.  We'll talk to one of the midwives and her attorney. 

The NAACP filed for a preliminary injunction to block Tennessee's new congressional map, drawn and approved in a matter of days during a special legislative session last month.  NAACP's Associate General Counsel will join us to explain the lawsuit. 

The Justice Department is really busy these days.  We'll tell you about the latest investigation targeting more black programs. 

And two young black brothers from Missouri were trying to sell lemonade.  But someone called 911 on them.  I have a few thoughts about that

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6.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury Convicts Karmelo Anthony. Georgia Election Lawsuit. Tennessee Map Challenge Dropped.
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An all-white jury finds Karmelo Anthony guilty of first-degree murder in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf.  He is now awaiting his sentencing. 

Tennessee Democrats dropped their federal lawsuit challenging the state's new congressional map.

A Black Georgia district attorney is suing the state over House Bill 369, which forces key local races to become nonpartisan.  The DeKalb County District Attorney will be here to explain why she says the law selectively targets Democratic-leaning metro Atlanta counties, violating the Georgia Constitution.

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6.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Trial Testimony Raises Questions. Elijah McClain Convictions Reversed. Black Jobs Gap.
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In the Karmelo Anthony trial, witnesses testified about what they saw just before the fatal stabbing.  Many say that Austin made the first move, but Karmelo is being accused of provoking the situation.  Legal analyst Thelma Anderson will join us to recap today's testimony.

A Colorado community is in shock following an appeals court decision that reversed the homicide convictions of two former paramedics who injected Elijah McClain with a lethal dose of ketamine.

Four former Alabama State basketball players have been declared permanently ineligible after the NCAA found they participated in a scheme to fix a 2024 game.

Orange County, Florida, Mayor and Democratic candidate for governor, Jerry Demings, has suspended his campaign after being diagnosed with prostate cancer.

Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown lit into Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins about the rising number of farm bankruptcies.

And job numbers were released today.  While the black unemployment rate has decreased, it remains twice as high as the white unemployment rate.  Economist Morgan Harper will be joining us to explain these numbers.

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6.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: All-White Jury in Karmelo Trial. Georgia Election Law Challenge. Crockett Blasts SCOTUS Maps.
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Testimony began today in the Karmelo Anthony trial.  18 jurors, all white, heard from a video analyst and track coaches.  Legal Analyst Thelma Anderson will fill us in on today's proceedings. 

New York Democrats are advancing redistricting measures that could reshape congressional maps and potentially add seats by 2028.

A metro Atlanta district attorney has filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 369, a new law that mandates key local races to be nonpartisan, which she claims is unconstitutional.

Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out the Supreme Court as racist, Immoral, and lacking ethics.

A White UFC fighter has spoken out against the cage-fighting event on the White House lawn, accusing the government of "desecrating" its own role.

And in tonight's Show Black Star Network Marketplace, a hair care line designed specifically for Black hair textures. 

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6.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Backs Alabama GOP Map. Black Farmers Sue USDA. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Obama Center Preview
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LIVE from the Obama Presidential Center.  Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

The Supreme Court will allow Alabama to move forward with a 2023 congressional map that alters four congressional districts in the state and favors Republicans.  I'll talk to two plaintiffs who sued the state of Alabama to keep congressional maps fair. 

Black Farmers are suing the USDA over $127 million in Canceled Grants, alleging the agency violated their due process rights by eliminating their grants.  I'll talk to the executive director of one of the groups. 

Jury selection resumed today in Texas for the first-degree murder trial of Karmelo Anthony, who is accused of fatally stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf at a Frisco regional track meet in April 2025.  Attorney Thelma Anderson will give us an update. 

And tonight, we pay tribute to the balladeer Peabo Bryson, who died after suffering a stroke.

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6.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Trial. NOLA Judges Eliminated. SCOTUS Strikes VR Ruling.  Roland Rips Fox's Ingraham
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6.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Hegseth Blocks Black Promotions. Iran War Impacts Farmers. Karmelo Anthony Trial. Love, Joy & Power Documentary
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5.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Redistricting Defeat. NAACP Sports Boycott Expands. Clarence B. Jones Remembered.

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Donald Trump’s effort to pressure Republican-led states into redrawing congressional maps ahead of the midterm elections suffered two major setbacks Tuesday as efforts in Alabama and South Carolina were rejected. The rulings represent a significant blow to ongoing attempts to weaken Black voting power in Southern states through aggressive redistricting strategies. Plaintiffs involved in the Alabama case join Roland Martin Unfiltered to explain why they believe the fight over congressional maps has become one of the most important civil rights battles in America today.

The Congressional Black Caucus is now calling on Corporate America to publicly defend voting rights and equal representation following the Supreme Court’s controversial decision in Louisiana v. Callais. CBC members sent letters urging corporations to stop remaining silent while Black political power faces coordinated attacks across multiple Southern states. Lawmakers argue that companies once eager to promote diversity and civic engagement are now retreating under political pressure while voting protections continue to erode.

The NAACP’s growing sports boycott campaign is also placing additional pressure on states accused of advancing voter suppression efforts. The organization is urging Black athletes and fans to reconsider supporting public colleges in states that continue attacking voting rights and dismantling protections for minority voters. Activists say the Supreme Court’s 6-3 Louisiana v. Callais ruling significantly weakened the Voting Rights Act and intensified the urgency behind the boycott movement.

The nation is also remembering the life and legacy of Clarence B. Jones, the legendary civil rights attorney and strategist who helped organize the 1963 March on Washington and assisted in drafting Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s historic “I Have a Dream” speech. Jones died May 22 at a California assisted living facility at the age of 95. From 1960 to 1968, he served as King’s legal counsel and one of his closest advisers, helping shape major strategic decisions throughout the Civil Rights Movement and standing alongside King during some of the most pivotal moments in American history.

#RolandMartinUnfiltered #BlackStarNetwork #VotingRights #NAACP #CBC #Redistricting #Trump #BlackVotersMatter #ClarenceBJones #CivilRights #Mindset #Mindsetshift #MindShiftRevolution

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5.22.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: George  Floyd 6 Years Later. Redistricting War in The South. Talarico Senate Campaign

Monday will be six years since George Floyd's murder.  We'll talk to Maryland Congressman Glen Ivey about his reintroducing the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act and to Houston community activists about how Floyd's hometown is remembering the man who started a global movement. 

Alabama's controversial congressional maps are the center stage in a Birmingham courtroom.  

We'll show you my one-on-ones with Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico about his campaign, and with Congressmen Emanuel Cleaver and James Clyburn, who could lose their seats to newly redrawn maps in South Carolina and Missouri. 

And former California state attorney general and Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will be here to discuss his gubernatorial campaign.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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5.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC Autopsy Released. Tennessee Execution Halted After IV Failure. Black Men Vote Gap Revealed

A possibly innocent man was spared from execution in Tennessee after executioners struggled for over an hour to establish an intravenous line.  Governor Bill Lee said the state would not attempt to execute Tony Carruthers again for at least a year, allowing his attorneys more time to prove his innocence.

The Democratic National Committee has released the party's autopsy report on the 2024 election following significant pressure to do so.  We will break down the report's findings with Ashley Etienne, the former Communications Director for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Black Men Vote has published a new poll indicating an engagement gap among young Black men in key states ahead of the 2026 midterms.

Roland spoke with South Carolina Congressman James Clyburn about his state's efforts to eliminate his congressional seat.

In the race to fill Senator Mitch McConnell's seat, Congressman Andy Barr will face former State Representative Charles Booker.  Booker will join us to discuss why he believes he is the best candidate to represent Kentucky.

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we'll feature a college project that is now bringing flavors from the South American country of Guyana directly into American kitchens.

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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5.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Sports Boycott Over Voting Rights. Trump IRS Deal. $1.7B 'Weaponization' Fund for Allies

The NAACP has launched the "Out of Bounds" campaign, urging Black athletes and fans to withhold support from public schools in states that are attacking Black voting rights.

Stephan A. Smith and podcaster Brandon Orlando Tatum both operate with the same brain cell.  I'll have a lot to say about the stupid lies they are spreading. 

A white North Carolina pastor had a lot to say about Bishop T.D. Jakes and Paula White and the convict-in-chief.  

We'll tell you about the Justice Department offering over a billion dollars to settle Trump's IRS lawsuit.

A white Texas attorney didn't know what to do when two Black activists confronted him for calling a black woman attorney the N-word.

And tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, artisanal candies that combine classic flavors with a modern twist.

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5.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Siege. Kemp Redistricting Push. Keisha Lance Bottoms Gov Bid. ICE Agent Charged

The Supreme Court has instructed lower courts to revisit a pair of cases concerning whether private individuals and groups can sue to enforce a key provision of the Voting Rights Act that prohibits discriminatory voting practices.

We'll be speaking with Georgia Congresswoman Nikema Williams about Governor Brian Kemp's decision to call a special session to redraw the state's political maps ahead of the 2028 election.

Keisha Lance Bottoms is running for Georgia Governor, and she'll join us to discuss her campaign.

An ICE agent has been charged with several counts of assault related to a Minneapolis shooting incident involving two Venezuelan immigrants.

We'll also show you how Houston honored the late Sheila Jackson Lee at George Bush Intercontinental Airport.

And we have a recap of Saturday's "All Roads Lead to the South" rally.

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5.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: La. GOP Kills Black District. Cleo Fields Fights Back. Karmelo Anthony Trial Looms
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Louisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map that eliminated one of the state's two majority-Black districts and drew an additional Republican-leaning district in its place.  That majority-Black district is currently represented by Congressman Cleo Fields, who'll join us tonight. 

A federal judge ruled that the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, could not rename or close the Kennedy Center, finding that the board violated clear legal guidelines.  Another federal judge blocked payouts from the Trump administration's "Anti-Weaponization Fund."

A Black Texas teen's trial for murder begins on Monday.  We'll preview the case of The State of Texas vs. Karmelo Sincere Anthony, the Black teen who stabbed a white teen at a track meet in April 2025. 

And we'll show you some white folks who love to fuck around and find out when messing around with Black folks who are just trying to live. 

Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
For free and unbiased Medicare help, dial (724) 264-8281 to speak with my trusted partner, Chapter, or go to https://askchapter.org/roland *Paid Partnership*

Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.