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12.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nov. jobs report: Black unemployment up,Manslaughter dropped in Daniel Penny trial,Medicare deadline November's job report did show some overall jobs added. However, unemployment for black men and women increased.  Economist Morgan Harper is here to discuss the numbers.  We'll explain why New York prosecutors dropped the manslaughter charge in the trial of the former white marine who killed a black homeless man by putting him in a chokehold. The deadline for those who have Medicare is tomorrow. We'll talk to an expert who will explain why millions could lose their benefits.  And if you want to travel this holiday season, we have an expert with some tips to make sure your trip goes smoothly. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Memphis PD Violates Civil Rights & Mayor Disses Consent Decree, Are Consent Decrees Effective? The Justice Department released a scathing report on how the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department violates the civil rights of its black citizens.  The mayor says he's not going to agree with the consent decree.  And I'll talk to a man who says consent decrees are ineffective and waste taxpayer dollars.  We'll talk to a tech expert about U.S. officials urging the use of encrypted apps amid threats of unprecedented cyberattack. In tonight's edition of the Crockett Chronicles, Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett blames Republicans for manipulating the census to favor legislative seats.   #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: APhiA Founders Day '24, NC GOP power grab, Hegseth nomination backlash, Biden pardon fallout TONIGHT on this special Alpha edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. The Republican-controlled North Carolina State Senate overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto on a bill that would strip executive power from the state's newly elected Democrats and give it to state legislators.  We have a North Carolina lawmaker in the studio to discuss what's next. Will Florida Govern  Ron DeSantis take Pete Hegseth's place as Defense Secretary nominee? I'll explain why Mitch McConnell is whining about two federal judges "un-retiring." Since President Biden pardoned his son, justice reform advocates say he should be pardoning more non-violent inmates.  I'll talk to one woman who Bill Clinton pardoned.  She's sharing her story about how she ended up in federal prison on drug charges but never sold them.  #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: IBiden's Angola Visit, Biden's Pardon Flack, Verdict Watch: N.Y. Chokehold Death, Trump's FBI Pick President Joe Biden is the first American leader to visit Angola.  During a powerful speech standing in front of the  National Slavery Museum, Biden talked about the importance of not forgetting the ugly legacy that originally defined relations with Africa.   Biden is getting flack for pardoning his son Hunter, and some believe he should pardon the orange convict.  We'll talk about Trump's pick for FBI director, who wants to go after the media.  We are on verdict watch for the New York subway chokehold case, where a white former Marine killed a homeless black man.  The retired Kansas City, Kansas, cop accused of raping black women was set to go on trial Monday.  He decided to be his own judge and jury - he shot himself in the head when he was supposed to be in court.  And Bishop T.D. Jakes addresses his congregation about his recent health scare. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Tariffs to raise prices, Walmart ends DEI, Black-owned skin care line Trump's proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico could lead to price hikes for everyday goods. Economist Morgan Harper will explain how those increases will shrink your bank account.  A Florida judge sentenced a white woman to 25 years in prison for fatally shooting her black neighbor through a locked door. Conditions at Virginia's Supermax prison are so bad that there are reports of inmates burning themselves to get away from the abuse. Black lawmakers have condemned the conditions at Red Onion State Prison.  I'll talk to one delegate who is calling for immediate changes.  In today's Marketplace, we'll talk to a doctor who created a skincare line with us in mind.  #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Defining Financial Success,Trump Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely, Rep. Jasmine Crockett Chronicles A new study examines how generations view financial success. I'll discuss the huge disparities between generations with economist Morgan Harper.  The orange convict's sentencing is postponed indefinitely, and he may request that his conviction be overturned.  Trump's Defense Secretary denies the allegations in the newly released police report.  Sean "Diddy" Combs is waiting for a judge to determine if he'll get bail.  We'll tell you have New York is honoring the first black woman elected to Congress, Shirley Chisholm.  My congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett, will be here to talk about this week's Capitol Hill shenanigans! #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Picks & The Black Community, Matt Gaetz Withdraws, Jussie Smollett Conviction Overturned With every Trump administration appointment, we are seeing Project 2025 taking shape.  Janai Nelson, the president and director-counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, is here to explain how Trump's picks may impact the Black community. Matt Gaetz couldn't take the heat!  He withdrew from his nomination to become the next attorney general. We'll share the audio of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. comparing Trump to Hitler and calling Trump supporters "belligerent idiots’ and "outright Nazis." The Illinois Supreme Court overturns Jussie Smollett's conviction in his hoax attack. The Justice Department says the Trenton, New Jersey, police department has a pattern of misconduct.  In Georgia, a former cop who shot an unarmed black man wants a judge to throw out his murder charges. The president of Atlanta's NAACP will give us an update on the  Jimmy Atchinson murder case.  A Texas Jury awards nearly $100 Million to the Family of a black man killed by a former Dallas police officer.#BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered Exclusive: Fmr. TSU Pres. Talks Financial Crisis, Rep. Crockett Blasts "Oppressed" MAGAs Tennessee State University's financial crisis is being blamed on former president Dr. Glenda Glover.  In an RMU exclusive, Dr. Glover will tell her side of the story and explain why the school is drowning in debt.  In our Crockett Chronicles, Congresswomen Jasmine Crockett and Summer Lee unleashed on MAGA Republicans, targeting legislation that would close all federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion offices.  Members of the House Ethics Committee deadlocked on whether to publicly release a report detailing their investigation into former Representative Matt Gaetz. A Louisiana appeals court will allow the state's ten commandment law to proceed.  And a national monument for Tulsa, Oklahoma's Greenwood district, is getting closer to reality.  #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Head of FEMA Questioned, Fired FEMA Worker Responds to Hearing, Trump's Cabinet & Project 2025 FEMA's administrator faces questions from the House Oversight Committee about the federal government's hurricane response and allegations from fired FEMA worker Marn'i Washington Milton, who said she got orders to skip hostile homes that happened to have Trump signs in the yard.  In another RMU exclusive, Marn'i will join us to discuss what Deanne Criswell said about her.  For those who didn't believe us, we'll show you how Project 2025 is becoming a reality with Trump's cabinet picks.  In tonight's Marketplace segment, we'll also talk to the creators of a game designed to teach youth about the law. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TSU out of money, Saint Augustine board probe, $5.9M  Palm Springs reparations approved Tennessee State officials say the state's largest historically Black university is out of money.  We'll tell you how much the state had to give the HBCU to keep the institution financially viable. North Carolina's State Attorney General is investigating allegations against Saint Augustine's board of trustees.  We'll talk to an associate professor about the claims and why a judge threw out a lawsuit against the school board of trustees.  We'll talk the the civil rights attorney who helped secure a multi-million dollar settlement between Palm Springs, California, and the surviving former residents and descendants of a Black and Latino neighborhood that the city burned to the ground 60 years ago to make way for commercial development. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Music Legend Quincy Jones  We are paying Homage to musical legend Quincy Jones, who died at 91 from pancreatic cancer. Tonight, we have a special show dedicated to celebrating the life and legacy of his life's work with special guests like Howard Hewitt, Patti Austin, Gerald Albright, and more. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Finds GA Jail Violates Inmate Rights, Tulsa's 1st Black Mayor, Trump Selects RFK to Lead DHHS The Justice Department says the conditions in Georgia's Fulton County Jails violate inmate rights.  You'll hear what Kristen Clarke, the  Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, had to say about their findings. We'll talk to Atlanta's NAACP President about the scathing report.  We'll talk to Tulsa, Oklahoma's first elected black mayor, Monroe Nichols. Trump's cabinet picks are getting ridiculous.  He just selected anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. We'll explain why the state of Florida is suing FEMA and fired supervisor Marn'i Washington. Rudy Giuliani's attorneys say he's too difficult, and they no longer want to represent him.  And we have lost some entertainment legends—Musiciains Lou Donaldson and Roy Haynes; and dancer Judith Jamison. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump returns to White House, MAGA cabinet appointments, GOP takes House, Blacks flee X for Fanbase President Joe Biden opened the White House to the man who didn't have the decency to do the same in 2020.  I have a lot to say about Biden's meeting with the convict-in-chief.  The Orange clown is announcing his cabinet members.  The circus tent will be full!  We'll discuss who he wants to lead the DOJ and other positions.  We will be under a MAGA government as the Republicans gain control over the House.  And the Senate selects its next leader.  We'll talk to the Black Texas principal who was forced to resign over critical race theory.  Sheila Jackson Lee's daughter gets sworn in for the remainder of her term. And in our Tech Talk segment, we'll talk with Fanbase Founder Iassc Hayes about the folks fleeing Elon Musk's social media platform X.  https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Economic Anxiety & 2024 Election, VP Harris Returns to White House, Trump's Sentencing Delayed Democrats continue to Monday Morning Quarterback Vice President Kamala Harris' loss.  We'll look at why some blame economic anxiety.  Black Votes Matter Co-founder Cliff Albright is here to explain how that reason is just an excuse.  Vice President Kamala Harris was met with cheers when she returned to the White House.  New York Judge Juan Merchan agreed to delay the sentencing of Donald Trump in his hush-money case.  A Louisiana judge says the state's law mandating each classroom display the Ten Commandments is unconstitutional.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 12 chronicles the demise of our fictional magazine, Capital Monthly. The pressure from the White House, from advertisers and from Social Media algorithms kills the independent journalism that was documenting what life was like under Donald Trump's second term guided by Project 2025.   This is the last episode of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal we have been presenting as special bonus episodes of (your podcast).   It tells the story of what's likely to happen to a free press under Donald Trump in a second term. It's fiction but look no further than the cowardice of the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times who ran away from endorsing Kamala Harris. Merely because of the threat Trump might return to power.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Exclusive: Fired FEMA Worker Speaks, Trump Blocks Judicial Appointments, Processing Election PTSD The Federal Emergency Management Agency fired an employee accused of instructing Florida relief workers not to go to homes with yard signs supporting Trump.She says that's not what happened.  In an RMU Exclusive, Marn'i Washington will explain what really happened.  Trump is demanding his MAGA minions block any judge appointments until he's sworn in.  The world is truly laughing at us.  Scottish leaders get into a heated exchange over congratulations to Trump on his victory, while a Russian TV station celebrates his win with his wife's nude photos.  We'll examine how Elon Musk's acquisition of Twitter may have helped Trump rise to political power. In our Fit, Live, Win segment, we'll talk to a Psychotherapist about processing post-election trauma. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Criminal Cases, Trump's No Fluke, Trump & Higher Education Finances  Folks believed that Trump's 2016 presidential win was a one-off, a fluke. Elie Mystal will explain how Tuesday's outcome proved that the country is much more right-wing than we thought.  Now that Trump is returning to the White House, what's happening with his criminal election interference cases?  Today, a federal judge paused all upcoming deadlines related to the case.  We'll also talk to a student loan expert about what parents and returning students can expect when the Department of Education is demolished.  And tonight, we want to hear your thoughts.  We'll have the phone lines open.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Criminal Cases, Trump's No Fluke, Trump & Higher Education Finances  Folks believed that Trump's 2016 presidential win was a one-off, a fluke. Elie Mystal will explain how Tuesday's outcome proved that the country is much more right-wing than we thought.  Now that Trump is returning to the White House, what's happening with his criminal election interference cases?  Today, a federal judge paused all upcoming deadlines related to the case.  We'll also talk to a student loan expert about what parents and returning students can expect when the Department of Education is demolished.  And tonight, we want to hear your thoughts.  We'll have the phone lines open.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Chapter 11, set in November in Tallahassee, fictional Florida, Governor Buck Bryce confidently addresses the press regarding Hurricane Timothy, initially predicted to be a manageable Category 1 storm. However, the hurricane unexpectedly strengthens to a devastating Category 4 upon landfall, causing widespread destruction and significant loss of life. The governor, previously assured by Washington that all preparations were sufficient, is confronted with the reality of inadequate storm forecasting due to recent cuts to federal meteorological services as proposed by Project 2025. As emergency response efforts falter, Bryce grapples with the new federal policies under Trump that make it difficult to declare emergencies and provide immediate assistance to affected businesses and citizens. The narrative highlights the consequences of disregarding climate science and federal data, resulting in death and destruction As always, the series author, David Pepper ties the fiction to the facts in Project 2025 and Trump’s own words. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Mark Ruffalo who read the chapter and others who contributed character voices.  Sound design by Jonathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. Suggested Podcaster Copy: To episode:  Once again, we are pleased to present this special bonus episode in (your podcast name).  In this last week before the election, it's even more important that we understand the dangers of Project 2025. And share those dangers with people we know and care about. Here is Chapter 11 of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden On Trump's Win, Latino Men Showed Up for Trump, Jane Elliott Explains How Racism Elected Trump President Joe Biden spoke for the first time since election night, asking the country to unify and promising a peaceful transition of power. We'll show you what he said.  Journalist Eric Garcia of The Independent says he knows why Latino men helped re-elect Trump. He'll be here to discuss the warnings he gave the Democratic Party.  Diversity Educator Jane Elliott will explain the different ways racism played a significant part in electing a racist, misogynistic, convicted felon as president of the United States.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden On Trump's Win, Latino Men Showed Up for Trump, Jane Elliott Explains How Racism Elected Trump President Joe Biden spoke for the first time since election night, asking the country to unify and promising a peaceful transition of power. We'll show you what he said.  Journalist Eric Garcia of The Independent says he knows why Latino men helped re-elect Trump. He'll be here to discuss the warnings he gave the Democratic Party.  Diversity Educator Jane Elliott will explain the different ways racism played a significant part in electing a racist, misogynistic, convicted felon as president of the United States.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The first part of Chapter10 introduces the fictional character Dr. Joy Brewer, a dedicated researcher focused on studying cancer clusters affecting Black Americans. Joy learns from her colleague, Dr. Matthias Kunz, that all federal grants linked to race or gender are being canceled, jeopardizing her life’s work. Despite her attempts to advocate for her essential research, the political climate forces her into a corner where she must reconsider her direction. This part of the chapter closes with Joy’s resolute decision to remain true to her mission, suggesting a significant personal and professional loss amidst the disaster of Trump and his ideological allies.In the second part of chapter, the fictional Webster "Web" Powers, addresses a packed ballroom in Washington, D.C., on a day he considers pivotal for his political ambitions. Web, who has transformed from a simple condo salesman into a powerful figure opposing what he sees as “woke” ideologies in education and government, relishes the fear among his audience—representatives from universities and research institutions.  He recalls how his concerns about a lack of patriotic historical education for his children led him on a crusade to eliminate anti-American content from schools, which in turn propelled him into politics. After achieving success in Florida by banning critical race theory and related concepts from education, he is ready to extend his efforts nationally. During his speech, he unveils plans to remove references to race, gender identities, and diversity from federal policies and grants, branding the funding of such initiatives as “racism.”   His announcement indicates that billions in federal research funds supporting various racial and gender-focused studies will now be terminated, causing dread among established academics who relied on these grants. Web takes pleasure in exerting control, sensing that his audience, once dismissive towards him, is now subservient to his newfound authority. Ultimately, both narratives illustrate what happens when a Trump second term guided by Project 2025 destroys the lives and work of dedicated individuals committed to social justice and scientific integrity. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Danai Gurira and Joel Hurt Jones who read the chapter and  others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Jonathan Moser  and Marilys Ernst.  Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2024 Election Recap: Harris Concedes, Trump Wins: Now What?, GOP Controls Senate Vice President Kamala Harris conceded the 2024 presidential election. We'll show you her concession speech, which she gave at Howard University a while ago.  We did make history last night by electing a convicted felon as commander-in-chief.  We'll explore what will happen to Trump's legal cases.  We'll show you some election victories, including the two Black women elected to serve in the Senate at the same time, Maryland's Anglea Alsobrooks and Delaware's  Lisa Blunt Rochester. We have so much to unpack about this election.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Votes Matter Election Night 2024 | #BlackStarNetwork  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland on the Road in Battleground Pennsylvania, GA Early Vote Lawsuit, Black Voter Project Poll LIVE in Pennsylvania on election night eve, counting down the hours before polls open across the nation to pick the next commander-in-chief.  We'll show you Vice President Kamala Harris' last-ditch effort to get folks to the polls here in Pennsylvania. Black Voter Project's Director Christopher Towler will be here to discuss the third wave of their survey results. Georgia MAGA Republicans are pissed about the opening of election offices over the weekend to accept hand-returned absentee ballots.  We'll show you some of Michigan's Get Out To Vote efforts from this past weekend.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story follows fictional Private Troy Marquis, who attends a tense early morning briefing at a military reserve base in Philadelphia. Troy is told that a radical group, Antifa, has invaded the city, prompting a second-term President Trump to invoke the Insurrection Act.   US law currently prohibits the military from operating on US soil. However, the Insurrection Act of 1807 gives the president broad and sweeping authority to use the military to quell domestic violence or conspiracy that the president thinks is a domestic rebellion or insurrection. Donald Trump tried use the Insurrection Act against Black Lives Matter protests in his first administration and has threatened use the U.S. Military to shut down protests against him if he is re-elected. As the soldiers in Troy Marquis company advance towards City Hall, tensions rise with the conflict between what the soldiers were told and what they see with their own eyes. In the midst of a peaceful protest against police violence, the situation escalates when one soldier purposely makes up a perceived threat, leading to gunfire. The chaos results in the deaths of dozens and many injuries, including their own soldiers. Overcome with horror and guilt, Troy grapples with the aftermath of their actions and the brutal reality of their mission. In a view from the other side, the fictional Julie Brown joins that protest in Philadelphia calling for justice after the police killing of two Black students. Despite her parents' concerns about the increasing hostility towards protesters, she feels compelled to stand up for her beliefs. The protest initially unfolds peacefully, filled with songs and chants, until military forces arrive with orders to disperse the demonstrators. As the military's authoritative tone becomes increasingly menacing, panic ensues when gunfire breaks out, resulting in casualties among the protesters. Julie is injured in the chaos and wakes up in the hospital, facing a representative of military intelligence who informs her that the protest group is being investigated for allegedly attacking the military. Once again in a trump administration up is down and down is up.  We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode:Mark Hamill and Andrea Guidry who read the chapters and  others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Jonathan Moser and Marilys Ernst.  This episode was jointly written by Daniel Miller—lawyer, writer and democracy advocate—and David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Project 2025 proposes to eliminate the Department of Education and divert federal education funding into universal school voucher programs, allowing public money to be used for private and for-profit schools.  This would result in cuts to critical services and programs at public schools, including mental health counseling, school resource officers, after-school programs, reading/writing specialists, and services for students with disabilities. Classroom sizes at public schools would increase substantially due to the funding cuts, hampering the ability to provide a quality education. The plan also calls for the censorship of curriculum and book banning related to topics like racial equity, LGBTQ issues, and reproductive health. Private for-profit schools receiving voucher funds have been found to use substandard or misleading curriculum, including teaching that dinosaurs and humans co-existed and that slavery was not as bad as portrayed. Overall, the goal of Project 2025 is to end public education in the United States in favor of a privatized, deregulated school system, with devastating consequences for students, especially those from lower-income families and communities.Based on the actual proposals and likely consequences above, the fictional based stories begin as Martha Sheakley, the principal of Southeast Middle School, faces the challenges of new controversial book-banning laws that require the removal of numerous classics from the library. As she meets with librarian Paige Parker, they express their frustration over the vague standards forcing them to censor popular titles, including works by Toni Morrison and Anne Frank. Martha is frustrated with the political landscape affecting education and the consequences of enforcing these new laws. Martha then attends a distressing meeting about school funding. Due to the government's shift to vouchers for private schools, public schools face severe funding cuts. She learns they must eliminate wrap-around services and support staff, including mental health counselors, after-care programs, and special education resources. These cuts threaten the well-being of students and the overall educational environment. The meeting exposes the deepening crisis in public education as more responsibilities are pushed onto families with lower income and fewer resources. After a day filled with painful decisions and meetings, Martha encounters law enforcement taking away censored books from the library, further highlighting the absurdity and tragedy of censorship in education. As the day ends, Martha reflects on the privilege of parents benefitting from the new policies while her own students and staff suffer the consequences. In parallel, Marcus and other parents share their concerns about Blue Ribbon Academy, a new school that seemed promising but delivered a disappointing reality. They discover misleading curriculum materials that trivialize serious historical issues and provide an inadequate education. As they navigate their experiences trying to advocate for better education options for their children, they are met with resistance from the Blue Ribbon administration, which has no accountability to the public.  Despite their efforts, the parents ultimately face the grim reality that shifts in educational policy have sidelined their children, particularly those with special needs like Marcus's son, Jamal, who is deemed "not a good fit" for Blue Ribbon due to his ADHD. This reflects a larger trend of public schools becoming underfunded and unable to meet the needs of diverse learners as more families are funneled into less supportive educational environments. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Ever Carradine and Don Cheadle who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Johnathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Oct. Jobs Report, Shomari Figures, ProPublica Exposes Ad Targeting Election Officials, VP Wis. Rally LIVE  in Mobile, Alabama, at the 2nd Annual Port City Classic Business Expo, where I participated in two panels.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. October's job report was well below expectations.  The overall black unemployment rate remained the same while the rate for black men increased but dropped for black women. We'll talk to economist Morgan Harper about the numbers. Alabama's 2nd Congressional District race winner could impact who controls the House. Democratic candidate Shomari Figures will join me to discuss his plans if he wins. ProPublica exposed an organization that placed ads targeting election officials, telling them they don't have to certify the results. We'll talk to one of the reporters.  Vice President Kamala Harris is speaking in the second hour.  We'll show you her rally in Little Chute,  Wisconsin, live.  A Pennsylvania volunteer fire department has some explaining to do for allowing an entry in their Halloween parade depicting Trump leading a handcuffed Vice President Harris in chains.  A White South Carolina man gets physical with some black female election workers when he was asked to remove his Trump hate before voting.  We'll show you the video. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal-Chapter 7: A Brutal Attack on Workers and Unions  In this episode of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, we see the real-life effects of this assault on unions and workers. In our fictional story, two legendary high school football players, Turk Foster and DeAndre McCollum, still relish their past glory.  But they are struggling to navigate the rule changes proposed by Project 2025  that undercut the power of unions and tilt the playing field in favor of the employers to the detriment of employees. Turk struggles with his job as a union electrician as wages and job security diminish. He feels the weight of expectation on his son, who may soon forgo football to support the family by taking a job, previously off limits to teenagers in a plant in town. DeAndre’s wife, a nurse, has had her hours cut and has to cope with last minute schedule changes that disrupt their family life. In the second half of the episode, Bruce Lipton, the fictional  private equity executive, plays golf with his HR consultant Dudley Brennan.  Their conversation reveals the ruthless cost-cutting measures undertaken by their firm, Bald Eagle Capital, and the broader privatized economy shaped by the election of Donald Trump and the deregulation as proposed in Project 2025. Dudley lists strategies like eliminating union protections, utilizing young workers—including hiring teenagers for hazardous jobs—and reducing overtime expenses. Despite his discomfort with these practices, Bruce feels pressured to comply with the aggressive corporate tactics that prioritize profit over worker safety and rights, reflecting an uncomfortable tension between his upbringing in a union household and the cutthroat world of private equity. The chapter concludes with Bruce's disillusionment leading him to leave the golf course, symbolizing his internal conflict over the ethical implications of his work.   We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Wendell Pierce and Fisher Stevens who read the chapters and others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Marilys Ernst  and Jon MoserTrump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story that leads off Chapter 6 of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, Mass Deportation Disaster captures the struggles of 12-year-old Alvaro and his mother in a fictional detention center in West Texas. Alvaro expresses his hunger to his mother, who is too weak to properly care for herself. As they navigate the deteriorating conditions of the camp—overcrowded with diminishing food supplies, hostile guards, and a sense of fear from both authorities and fellow detainees—Alvaro reflects on lost friendships and longing for better times. His mother’s health declines as she sacrifices for him, giving him her piece of bread despite needing it more herself. This highlights Alvaro’s growing awareness of their desperate situation. He learns from a friend, Manuel, about possible escape routes and decides to plan his own escape to ensure both his and his mother’s safety. In the second half of Chapter 6, in a parallel narrative, soldier Jake Caldwell describes the chaos of the detention center from his perspective. As he witnesses the overwhelming influx of women and children, he feels the systemic failures of the camp. The environment strips away humanity, leading children to escape in search of freedom. As both narratives unfold, Alvaro attempts to escape the camp, filled with hope for a future where he can see his mother smile again even as Jake grapples with the moral dilemmas of his role in the oppressive system. Their stories intertwine themes of resilience, sacrifice, and the harsh realities faced by both detainees and guards in the unjust conditions of the camp. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode:Mark Ruffalo and Andrea Guidry who read the chapters and  others who contributed character voices.   Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.31.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road at Milwaukee Faith Rally, Bishop Clarence McClendon Criticizes VP Kamala Harris LIVE at Milwaukee's Institute for the Preservation of African American Music and Art for a Faith Rally.  Roland will address Bishop Clarence McClendon's remarks about Vice President Kamala Harris and the black clergy members who support her. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in Wis Talking 2024 Elections, Burning Ballot Boxes, VA Voter Purge Can Resume LIVE at Gee's Clippers in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  We'll discuss the upcoming election with local lawmakers, community leaders, and students.  Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro is here to discuss the racist rhetoric about Latinos and Hispanics.  The Supreme Court says Virginia can continue its voter purge. And the hunt continues in  Oregon and Washington state for the person blowing up drop-off ballot boxes.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.29.24 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Kamala Harris' Closing Argument Speech at the Ellipse LIVE live in DC at the Ellipse, where Vice President Kamala Harris will address the nation one week before election day.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Chapter 5 of Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal, Part one, the fictional characters Congresswoman Louise Getty and Senator Wade Stiller, former rivals, meet at the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. They reflect on their pasts and express concern over a hostile political climate under Trump’s second term, feeling fear and paranoia about being surveilled and targeted by the government. Their conversation reveals a sense of vulnerability as they confront the reality that many of their colleagues have abandoned principles out of fear. Louise recalls the intense political maneuvering and betrayals leading up to and following the January 6 insurrection.  In Part Two, Woody Nuxhall, the newly appointed head of the Treason and Political Crime Section of the DOJ, oversees his zealous young team of prosecutors, eager to pursue investigations and vendettas against political enemies. The group discusses tactics to surveil and undermine former colleagues and opposition figures, planning a strategy fueled by partisan loyalty and vengeance, while embracing a radical transformation of the DOJ's role in politics. The narrative emphasizes the deeply entrenched fear and moral compromise within Washington's political landscape, contrasting the idealistic memories of past sacrifices with the present-day weaponization of governmental power. Overall, the story highlights the erosion of democratic norms, and the personal toll this environment takes on the individuals involved. While these stories are fictional, they are based on Trump's own words and Project 2025. In fact, the New York Times, just last week reported just how Trump would use the Justice Department to go after his enemies. We’d like to thank the artists who contributed their time to make this episode:Richard Schiff and Morgan Fairchild read the chapters and others who contributed character voices. Sound Design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser.Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and Produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Racist Rally, VP Harris Barbershop Visit, Exonerated 5 Sues Trump, Ronald Greene Case Update Trump's Madison Square Garden rally unleashed some harsh criticism after a featured speaker made some vulgar, racist comments about Latinos and Puerto Rico.  He called them jokes; many called Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe tasteless.  Darren Soto, a Puerto Rican member of Congress from Florida, is here to talk about the fiasco. Vice President Kamala Harris visited a Philadelphia barbershop to discuss black representation and the upcoming election. We'll show you that conversation.  The exonerated five is suing the orange man for defamation.  We'll talk to one of the attorneys who filed the lawsuit.  The only Louisiana State Trooper who contributed to Ronald Greene's death pleaded guilty today.  We'll talk to Ronald's mother about the end of the case and legal analyst Candance Kelly about the plea.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered live from Houston! VP Kamala Harris Rally LIVE from Houston, Texas, at Shell Energy Stadium for Vice President Kamala Harris' rally. She will focus on reproductive rights, and Beyonce is expected to take the stage. Once again, Trump insults the very country he wants to lead.  The Vice President has a few words for the convicted felon trying to return to the White House.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered live from Houston! VP Kamala Harris Rally LIVE from Houston, Texas, at Shell Energy Stadium for Vice President Kamala Harris' rally. She will focus on reproductive rights, and Beyonce is expected to take the stage. Once again, Trump insults the very country he wants to lead.  The Vice President has a few words for the convicted felon trying to return to the White House.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Gen. John Kelly Issues Warning About 2nd Trump Presidency, Gen Z Rapid Response Fund Trump's former White House chief of staff issued a stern warning that if elected again, his former boss would govern like a dictator, lack empathy, and have no understanding of the U.S. Constitution.  You'll hear what Kelly and Vice President Kamala Harris had to say.  We'll show you some of Harris' NBC interview. Justice + Joy National Collaborative launched its Rapid Response Fund, which will award grants to GEN Z voters to get out the vote on a rolling basis.  We'll talk to one of the organizers.  We'll also talk to a professor who participated in a report that found nearly 4 million Americans will not be able to vote because of their felony convictions. A judge gives Rudy Giuliani a week to turn over his $5 million co-op apartment to Georgia election workers he defamed. And a judge upholds the Jan. 6 trespassing conviction of the first January 6th rioter who was removed from office under the Constitution's ban on insurrectionists. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Tim Kaine's Campaign, Roland's 1-on-1 with LeVar Burton, RMU Climate Change Special  We are exactly two weeks away from the election. Virginia Senator Tim Kaine will join us to talk about his campaign.  Actor and literacy advocate LeVar Burton will be here in our studio.  You don't want to miss that conversation.  Our second hour is dedicated to climate change.  Our experts will discuss how black and brown communities are hit first and worse, have the highest health impacts, and are least likely to recover from climate disasters.    Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This episode tells the fictional story of a middle school that opens its doors to unvaccinated students after a possible second -term President Trump eliminates Federal funding for schools with vaccine mandates. The story follows the school nurse, Stephanie Morris, as she navigates the influx of unvaccinated students and the resulting disease outbreaks that spread rapidly through the school and community. The narrative illustrates the real-world implications of the president's policy, with outbreaks of diseases like measles, whooping cough, and the flu causing hospitalizations and even deaths among vulnerable students and staff. The story highlights the challenges faced by the school nurse in trying to protect the health of all students, including her own daughter who has an autoimmune condition, without the backing of mandatory vaccination policies. Overall, the episode demonstrates how Donald Trump’s promise to defund schools with vaccine mandates could have devastating consequences for children's health and safety. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: Laurie Burke, Leigh McGowan who read the chapters & Audrey Hakes , Joe Walsh, & others who contributed character voices.  Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jonathan Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal written by Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in Texas Talking 2024 Elections,VP Harris Campaign Tour,Central Park 5 Sue Trump LIVE from Dallas, Texas, at Friendship-West Baptist Church. It's the first day of early voting. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Vice President Kamala Harris and Liz Cheney hit the campaign trail today in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan.  We'll show you some of what happened during those rallies.  Sunday was the Vice President's birthday. We'll show you how one Georgia church celebrated with the presidential hopeful.   Trump doubles down on his promise of police immunity.  We'll take a closer look at the Harris-Walz Housing plan with the President and CEO of the National Housing Conference. The exonerated five is suing Donald Trump for defamation for his comments during the presidential debate.  In other news, the former Kentucky police officer who contributed to Breonna Taylor's death is back on trial.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

n Chapter 3, the fact-based fictional story of Dr. Yvette Hardman and JJ Newsom depicts the dismantling of expertise and science-based decision making in the federal government under a possible second Trump administration guided by Project 2025. Dr. Hardman, an experienced infectious disease expert, is removed from her position at the CDC and replaced by JJ Newsom, an unqualified political loyalist with no relevant experience. This reflects Project 2025's plan to fill government positions with partisan appointees rather than nonpartisan experts. The new administration rejects science-based pandemic response recommendations from Dr. Hardman instead prioritizing political and economic considerations over public health. This aligns with Project 2025's directives to limit the CDC's ability to make public health recommendations. The story highlights the Trump administration's hostility towards science and the displacement of experienced civil servants, which Project 2025 seeks to accelerate through measures like the "Schedule F" executive order to reclassify and fire federal employees. Overall, the narrative illustrates how a second Trump term guided by Project 2025 would undermine the role of expertise and independent scientific advice in government, with potentially disastrous consequences for public health and safety. We'd like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode: CCH Pounder, Richard Schiff and Jason Kravits who read the chapters and Omid Abtahi, Tom Nichols, Laurie Burke and Joanne Carducci who did the voices. Sound design by Marilys Ernst and Jon Moser. Trump's Project 2025: Up Close and Personal was written by David Pepper and produced by Pepper, Melissa Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman and is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and The Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in NC Talking 2024 Elections, VP Harris Mich. Tour,AR Early Voting Sites Approved LIVE in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on the campus of Fayetteville State University.  We'll discuss the upcoming election with some students, local activists, and lawmakers.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Michigan, making stops in Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Oakland County to talk to union members. We'll show you some of what she said.  You know that Project 2025 that the convicted felon says he has nothing to do with? Well, he told millions of folks he would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, one of the proposals in the 922-page handbook.  The Arkansas Supreme Court ruled that West Memphis must have two early vote sites just in time for early voting that starts on Monday.  And I'll talk to two tow leaders of Red, Wine, and Blue about their efforts to get suburban women to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in NC Talking 2024 Elections, VP Harris Wis. Tour, DOJ Tours Greenwood District LIVE from the Word Tabernacle Church in Rocky Mount.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Vice President Kamala Harris is campaigning across Wisconsin, making stops in La Crosse and Green Bay. We'll show you what she had to say in La Crosse and take her live in Green Bay during our second hour.  During a town hall, some Latino voters questioned Trump on some of the lies he's told.  We'll show you how he answered their questions.  The Sarasota Sheriff's Office is investigating the incident of a black teen being followed by some white men while walking in his own neighborhood.  The Justice Department was in Tulsa today to tour the Greenwood district, gathering evidence for their investigation. The lead attorney for the last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will tell us what happened.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter Two of Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal depicts the personal story of Eve, a nurse struggling with infertility, whose treatment is threatened by the new president's executive order banning certain fertility treatments. The episode explores how the president's policies would impact everyday Americans, particularly women and families, by interfering with reproductive freedom and the right to self-determination. The author of the serialized novel “2025,” upon which this podcast series is based, David Pepper, highlights how the fictional story is directly based on the policies outlined in the Trump’s Project 2025 and the president's own words, underscoring the very real and devastating consequences a second Trump term and the implementation of Project 2025 could have. You can read Chapter Two of David Pepper’s “2025: A Novel” at davidpepper.substack.com/p/2025-a-novel-chapter-2 Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is available on all the podcast apps and at 2025 pod.com. We'd also like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode. J. Smith Cameron read the chapter and audio finishing by Marilys Ernst. This series is produced by David Pepper, Melissa, Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman. Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and the Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in NC Talking 2024 Elections, NE Former Felons Can Vote, Election Protection LIVE in North Carolina from Elizabeth City State University. We are 20 days from the presidential election. Vice President Kamala Harris held a rally in Pennsylvania with Republican Trump critics.   Nebraska's Supreme Court rules that those who have completed their sentences can vote.  Alabama must halt its purging of voters from registration rolls.  And we'll tell you what to do if you have problems casting your ballot.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mich. GOP Ad's Wrong Election Date, $8M for Ala. Redlining, Black Fla Teen Harassed By White Men A Michigan Republican Congressional candidate is accused of misleading voters after running an ad with the wrong election date.  We'll talk to one of the black lawmakers who filed a complaint.  Record-setting numbers were cast on Georgia's first day of early voting, as a judge ruled that county election boards must certify elections. I have a few thoughts about how Fox News and Black MAGAs say the Harris-Walz campaign is pandering to black men.  North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson is suing CNN for their report on his comments on adult websites.  Justice Department agrees to a $8M settlement from Fairway Independent Mortgage Corporation for its redlining in Birmingham, Alabama's black communities. And Florida cops say a white man who may have pulled a gun on a black teen walking in a neighborhood did nothing wrong.  We'll show you the video. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland's 1-on-1 with Vice President Kamala Harris, Harris' Agenda for Black Men, Harris PA Rally Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her new proposals targeting Black men, and I sat down with the presidential hopeful to discuss her agenda for the black community. You don't want to miss that conversation.  Chris Towler from the Black Voter Project will be here to discuss recent poll numbers of black men supporting Vice President Harris.   She's also in Pennsylvania tonight for a rally.  We'll broadcast that live.  Black MAGA Byron Donalds admits a second Trump term will be like his first when it comes to helping Black Americans.  We all know what that means. Trump also said he's using the military against Americans who don't vote for him.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter One of Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal depicts how the lives of everyday Americans would be impacted by the policies outlined in Trumps’s Project 2025 and the return of Donald Trump to power. The fictional story follows Ammon Maher, a college student and immigrant, as he is detained and deported without due process due to his involvement in past campus protests. This narrative directly reflects Trump's campaign promises to crack down on student protesters and his administration's policies that target undocumented immigrants, including so-called "dreamers." The author of the serialized “2025: A Novel” upon which this podcast series is based, David Pepper, highlights how these policies, if implemented, would violate civil liberties and human rights in an alarming and unjust manner. The podcast series aims to raise awareness of the very real dangers posed by Trump's extremist agenda and the disturbing implications of "Project 2025" for the American people. You can readChapter One of David Pepper’s “2025: A Novel” at davidpepper.substack.com/p/2025-a-novel Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is available on all the podcast apps and at 2025 pod.com. We'd also like to thank all the artists who volunteered their time to make this episode. Heather Thomas J. Smith Cameron Omid Abtahi, Kirk Acevedo and Bayo Akinfemi. Audio finishing by Marilys Ernst. This series is produced by David Pepper, Melissa, Jo Peltier and Jay Feldman. Trump’s Project 2025: Up Close and Personal is a production of Ovington Avenue Productions and the Bill Press Pod.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

VP Kamala Harris Talks Black Agenda With Roland in North Carolina Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Barack Obama's Message To Black Male Voters, No Parole for Botham Jean's Killer, School Choice  President Barack Obama was on the campaign trail and sparked a huge debate about Black men supporting Vice President Kamala Harris' bid for the White House. We'll dissect what he said, and actor Wendell Pierce will explain why Obama's message was way off target.  A federal judge in Georgia denies request to extend voter registration for those impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Justice Department is suing the City of South Bend for discrimination against Black and female entry-level police department applicants. The parole request for the white Texas cop who killed Botham Jean gets denied.  And we'll take a look at the importance of school choice.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road Talking 2024 Elections,Hurricane Milton,Post-Election Fears, Felons Voting Rights LIVE from Pennsylavaina's Lincoln University!!! Hurricane Milton left miles of debris and killed at least 12 people, creating a record of 100 tornado warnings in a single day.  We'll talk to Meteorologist Paul Goodloe about Milton and tropical storm Nadine. A recent poll by The Leadership Conference on Civil & Human Rights finds that voters fear post-election violence.  We'll talk to Maya Wiley, the organization's President and CEO, about the other things voters fear about this election.  Four million people will not be able to vote in 48 states where laws ban people with felony convictions from voting.  We'll talk to the executive director of The Sentencing Project about the systematic exclusion of millions with felony convictions. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in PA Talking 2024 Elections, GOTV Inititives, Black Men In Battleground States LIVE from Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  We are just under four weeks from the presidential election.  We will talk to several state lawmakers and political activists about their plans to deliver Pennsylvania to Vice President Kamala Harris.  We'll also discuss Get Out The Vote initiatives aimed at black men in the battleground states with Cliff Albright.  And Higher Heights' Glynda Carr will join us to discuss the #BlackWomenLead 2024 Bus Tour, which kicks off this Saturday.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in PA Talking 2024 Elections, GOTV Inititives, Black Men In Battleground States LIVE from Sharon Baptist Church in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.  We are just under four weeks from the presidential election.  We will talk to several state lawmakers and political activists about their plans to deliver Pennsylvania to Vice President Kamala Harris.  We'll also discuss Get Out The Vote initiatives aimed at black men in the battleground states with Cliff Albright.  And Higher Heights' Glynda Carr will join us to discuss the #BlackWomenLead 2024 Bus Tour, which kicks off this Saturday.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in PA Talking 2024 Elections, VP Harris Home Health Proposal, Project 2025 LIVE in Philadelphia at Mount Carmel Baptist Church for a town hall about the presidential election in 28 days.  Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her plans to help those caring for aging parents by broadening Medicare benefits to cover home healthcare. The Harris-Walz campaign dropped an eye-opening ad featuring former Trump aides who exposed how he handles getting relief to states hit by natural disasters. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the co-founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force, will join us tonight to discuss MAGA's plan to dismantle democracy if Trump returns to the White House.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road in PA Talking 2024 Elections, VP Harris Home Health Proposal, Project 2025 LIVE in Philadelphia at Mount Carmel Baptist Church for a town hall about the presidential election in 28 days.  Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her plans to help those caring for aging parents by broadening Medicare benefits to cover home healthcare. The Harris-Walz campaign dropped an eye-opening ad featuring former Trump aides who exposed how he handles getting relief to states hit by natural disasters. Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, the co-founder of the Stop Project 2025 Task Force, will join us tonight to discuss MAGA's plan to dismantle democracy if Trump returns to the White House.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ark. Voter Suppression Claims, Angela Alsobrooks, Remembering Cissy Houston An Arkansas town is screaming voter suppression after the  Crittenden County Board of Election Commissioners voted to eliminate an early voting location in West Memphis.  The Mayor of West Memphis is here to explain what is going on.  I talked to Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland's Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate. She discussed her plans to lower the cost of living and ensure women would be in control of their reproductive rights.  Vice President Kamala Harris commemorates the first anniversary of the Hamas attack.  And she addressed the "humbled" comment from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Supreme Court is back in session.  We'll tell you about some of the cases they will not hear.  Geogria's Supreme Court reinstates the state's abortion ban.  We'll give those who have a short memory a refresher on just how racist the orange convicted felon is.  And we'll remember Cissy Houston, who died today at 91.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ark. Voter Suppression Claims, Angela Alsobrooks, Remembering Cissy Houston An Arkansas town is screaming voter suppression after the  Crittenden County Board of Election Commissioners voted to eliminate an early voting location in West Memphis.  The Mayor of West Memphis is here to explain what is going on.  I talked to Angela Alsobrooks, Maryland's Democratic Nominee for the U.S. Senate. She discussed her plans to lower the cost of living and ensure women would be in control of their reproductive rights.  Vice President Kamala Harris commemorates the first anniversary of the Hamas attack.  And she addressed the "humbled" comment from Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. The Supreme Court is back in session.  We'll tell you about some of the cases they will not hear.  Geogria's Supreme Court reinstates the state's abortion ban.  We'll give those who have a short memory a refresher on just how racist the orange convicted felon is.  And we'll remember Cissy Houston, who died today at 91.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Live in Flint, Mich. Sept. Jobs Report & Tariffs, Texas Teen Locs Dispute Can Proceed Vice President Kamala Harris will be speaking live in Flint, Michigan.  We'll bring that to you live.  I spoke with the Harris-Walz Deputy Principal Campaign Manager about the HBCU Homecoming tour and other initiatives they are implementing to engage voters.  Cliff Albright will be here to discuss Black Votes Matters' investment in Divine Nine's Get Out The Vote Initiative. We'll look at some new ads from the Lincoln Project and Business Leaders for Harris. Good news from September's Jobs Report - Black unemployment took a decline.  We'll talk to economist Morgan Harper about those numbers.  And she'll explain how tariffs can support domestic industries.  And the attorney for Darryl George, the Texas teen who was suspended for his locs, will be here to discuss the federal ruling allowing the teen's case to move forward. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Live in Wis., Colo. Clerk Sentenced, Fla.'s Yes on 4, Project 2025 & Employment Vice President Kamala Harris will be speaking shortly in Ripon, Wisconsin.  We'll have that for you live.  That orange criminal will not leave the legal Haitian migrants alone. He vowed to deport them all.   A judge sentenced a former Colorado county clerk to 9 years for the 2020 voting data scheme. Florida's Yes on 4, the Amendment that will allow first- and second-trimester abortions or even later to protect the health of patients, is on November's ballot.  We'll talk to one advocate about their push to get the 60-percent needed to approve the constitutional Amendment.  We'll talk to a  Chief Equity Officer about how Project 2025 could affect your job.  October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.  We'll talk to one Maryland State's attorney about how they are handling the spikes in family violence in Prince George's County. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Debate Debrief, Biden Harris Hurricane Damage Tour, Project 2025's Black Impact LIVE from Montgomery on the campus of Alabama State University.  I'll talk to the university's president about what's happening at the HBCU founded during Reconstruction. Here's what else is coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. We'll talk to the Harris-Walz campaign's co-chair, Keisha Lance Bottoms, about last night's debate and how the campaign will push toward election day.  The Black Voter Project's second wave of survey results is in. Founder Christopher Towler will discuss whether black attitudes toward the presidential candidates have changed in the past few months.  President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris spent the day touring Hurricane-ravaged areas in South Carolina and Georgia.  We'll also talk to a Philadelphia reporter who identified the top 10 proposals that could impact Black Americans with Project 2025. The DOJ indicted nearly 70 white supremacists in California. And the cops connected to Breonna Taylor's death are hit with new charges.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Star Network Presents: Gov. Tim Walz & Sen. JD Vance Vice Presidential Debate Analysis Welcome to a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. The first and only vice presidential debate between   Minn. Gov. Tim Walz and Ohio Sen. JD Vance will take place in 90 minutes.   We have 35 days until the presidential election, and tonight, Gov. Walz and Sen. JD Vance will debate in New York City for 90 minutes, laying out their vision for the country.  We have panelists in the studio ready to provide in-depth pre- and post-analysis. This will be the blackest debate coverage. Keep it locked in. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Crime "Purge," VP Harris on All The Smoke, Tulsa Race Massacre, Remembering Dikembe Mutombo The convicted felon's suggestion to tackle crime mirrors the horror movie franchise, "The Purge."  You'll hear what the orange man is proposing about a "really violent day." He's also planting the "cheating" seed for the upcoming election.  Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with the hosts of "All The Smoke" and shared personal stories, weighed in on critical social issues, and gave her perspective on family, identity, and activism.  She also gave a civics lesson for those who don't know how a bill becomes law.  The lead attorney for the last remaining survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will be here to tell us about a significant breakthrough in Greenwood's 103-year fight for justice.  NBA Hall of Famer Dikembe Mutombo is now an ancestor.  The 58-year-old died after a battle with brain cancer.  We will have a special tribute to the Democratic Republic of Congo native during our second hours. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.27.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump 2.0's DOJ & Policing, National Security Leaders Endorse VP Harris, Project 2025   We saw what the Justice Department looked like under Trump. Tonight, a special panel will examine what a Trump 2.0 DOJ would look like.  The list of those supporting Vice President Kamala Harris is growing. Over 700 National Security Leaders have Endorsed a Harris presidency.  We'll talk to one of the National Security Leaders for America members.   The CEO  Black Economic Alliance will break down the Vice President's economic plan.  New York Mayor Eric Adams makes his first court appearance on federal charges.   A Michigan judge gets demoted after handcuffing a teenage girl for falling asleep in his courtroom during a field trip.  We'll talk to a Law School graduate who breaks Down Project 2025 on social media.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. PD Violates Civil Rights,NY Mayor Indicted,Russian Election Interference,Biden & Gun Violence The Justice Department's investigation into a small-town Mississippi police department, Mississippi, found numerous civil rights violations by officers who routinely used excessive force and arrested people who owed fines for minor traffic offenses.  We'll hear  Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ Civil Rights Division,  Kristen Clarke, break down what they found.  New York City Mayor, Eric Adams is indicted on bribery, campaign fund fraud, and other corruption. We'll tell you why North Carolina purged thousands from its voter rolls of voters from just weeks before registration deadlines.  Foreign actors are ramping up efforts to interfere with the 2024 election. Security expert Nola Hayes will explain how Russian actors use the internet to spread misinformation.   And President Joe Biden signs an executive order addressing gun violence in America.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.23.2024 @RolandMartinUnfiltered: FBI: Violent Crime Down, Trump's Racist Remarks, DNC Calls Trump Chicken,Ill. Educator Murder Update Trump says violent crimes are on the uptick, but according to FBI statistics, violent crime in the U.S. dropped in 2023, which shows a continued downward trend after a pandemic-era crime spike.  We'll talk to the Managing Director of Rights and Justice from the Center for American Progress Action Fund about this FBI report.  The Democratic National Committee called Trump a chicken for not accepting CNN's invitation to a second debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, and the Lincoln Project dropped a new ad showing which side would bring about real change in America.  The youngest of the Jackson family is repeating lies about Vice President Harris' racial identity.  An Ohio Sheriff gets kicked off of election security duty after his post about the Vice president.   More Teamsters are endorsing the Democratic presidential ticket.  It's been over a year since a white man gunned down a Chicago educator.  The family says the shooter hunted down Abnerd Joseph.  We'll talk to Abnerd's brother and family attorney about their civil lawsuit to find out why charges have not been filed.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA To Hand Count Ballots, No Charges for GA. Lt. Gov., VP Harris' Reproductive Rights Push The Pro-Trump Georgia election board voted to require hand counts of ballots, which would delay the certification of the results by weeks if not months. This is the same party that tried to steal the 2020 election and has people currently awaiting trial, including the orange man.  One accused fake elector, Georgia Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, will not be charged in the election subversion case.  We'll talk to one of the attorneys who sued the special prosecutor for dragging his feet in the case.  Vice President Kamala Harris was in Georgia today, talking about reproductive rights after meeting with one of the families who lost a loved one due to the state's abortion ban. Martin Luther King Jr.'s son responds to North Carolina's gubernatorial candidate, Mark Robinson, 's alleged comments about the civil rights icon.   We'll show you a new campaign ad tying the two deplorables, Trump and Robinson, together.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C.'s "Black Nazi" Mark Robinson,DOJ's Miss. Sheriff's Dept Probe,Teamsters Not Endorsing Candidate North Carolina's GOP nominee for governor, Mark Robinson, denies that he made dozens of disturbing comments and called Himself a 'Black Nazi' on a porn website.  We'll break down all of these allegations uncovered by CNN's KFile investigative unit.  MAGA is full of delusional folks.  Trump talked about how the audience during the debate, loved his performance.  Ya'll, there was no audience!  Justice Department opens civil rights probe into the Mississippi sheriff’s office for the torture of two Black men. The National Chairman of the Teamsters National Black Caucus will be here to discuss the International Brotherhood of Teamsters' decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Still, several state councils in battleground states support Vice President Kamala Harris.  In today's Crockett Chronicles, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett goes in on the creators of Project 2025.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Stays In Jail, Texas Voter Suppression, D.C. Cops Kill Justin Robinson, Vigilantes, Inc. Film Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain behind bars after his bond appeal gets denied.  These MAGA fools are trying everything to win in November. In Tarrant County, Texas, Republicans tried to block early voting sites on college campuses. We'll talk to a Tarrant County Commissioner about the backlash two Republicans are getting for keeping college campuses as an option. We'll tell you why Teamsters have declined to endorse any presidential candidate for the first time in almost 30 years. The family of a Black man shot and killed by D.C. police is urging the Department of Justice to open a civil rights investigation into his death.  We'll talk to Justin Robinson's sister and the family attorneys about their demands to have the DOJ look into the shooting.   Investigative reporter Greg Palast released his documentary Vigilantes Inc.: America's New Vote Suppression Hitmen. He'll be here to discuss what he learned from making it.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy Indicted, Black Votes Matter's $15M Spend, New Orleans Celebrates Frankie Beverly Rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is hit with a three-count federal indictment of racketeering and sex trafficking charges.  We have a special legal panel and an anti-trafficking specialist to discuss this case.  Cliff Albright, co-founder and executive director of Black Voters Matter, will explain how the organization spends $15 million on voter engagement efforts to mobilize Black Americans to the polls. We'll tell you why a Texas judge told crooked state attorney Ken Paxton that his lawsuit to stop voter registration is moot.   Vice President Kamala Harris sits down with a panel from the National Association of Black Journalists.  And New Orleans celebrates the life of Frankie Beverly.  We'll show you how thousands took the streets.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Lies Admission, HBCU Funding, Remembering Tito Jackson, Where's Our Money? Republican vice presidential candidate JD Vance admits he lied and does regret spreading baseless rumors that Haitian immigrants are stealing and eating pets in Springfield, Ohio.  Those lies led to bomb threats and the cancellation of the city's Culture Fest.   Haitian actress Garcelle Beauvais has a lot to say to the MAGAs who are lying about the  Haitian community. The man arrested for Sunday's alleged assassination attempt was once a Trumper.  President Joe Biden says his administration is investing over $1 billion in HBCUs, bringing its total contributions to the schools to more than $17 billion.  We'll talk to Steven Benjamin, the  Director and Public Engagement and UNCF's Senior Vice President of public Policy and Government Affairs, about how this money will impact HBCUs. Georgia identifies its first preventable death abortion ban-related death.  We'll talk to the senior editor of ProPublica, who broke the story.  Tito Jackson, one of the brothers who made up the pop group the Jackson 5, has died. And I will talk about how companies are still not spending dollars with black-owned media companies.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haitian migrants rattled by Trump's lie flee. VP Harris in Pa., White House Black Excellence Brunch Haitian families in Ohio fear for their lives after false racist claims spread.  We'll talk to a reporter from the Haitian Times about school closings and how the thousands of Haitians who settled in Springfield in the past four years are dealing with being the target of lies. And singer John Legend had something to say about the MAGA lies about his hometown.  Vice President Kamala Harris continues her post-debate campaign by stopping in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.  She's set to speak in about 30 minutes. We'll take you there live to her "New Way Forward" tour of swing states. The Justice Department's investigation into facilities run by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department found conditions violate the Constitution and cause children serious harm. The White House hosted the first Black Excellence Brunch. We'll share what President Biden has to say. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering James Earl Jones, MAGA Haitian Lies, CBC Corporate Accountability Report on DEI Republican Vice Presidential candidate JD Vance is spreading lies about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, to further the MAGA "mass deportation" agenda.  You'll hear what he said, and we'll tell you what the city had to say about the vicious rumors.  Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill was punched and handcuffed before Sunday's season-opening game against the Jacksonville Jaguars.  We'll show you the videos shot by bystanders and hear what Tyreek had to say about the ordeal.  The Congressional Black Caucus releases the first Corporate Accountability Report on DEI.   CBC Chair Steven Horsford will be here to explain its findings.  In anticipation of tomorrow night's presidential Black Education Advocates are demanding the candidate address the Crisis in Black Student Achievement.  Dr. Steve Perry will be here to explain.  The federal trial for the three Tennessee officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols began. And the Justice Department indicts a white terrorist group who plotted to kill government officials.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Pres. Biden's Clean Energy Funds, Haiti's Extended State of Emergency, Freddie Jackson's Health  President Joe Biden unveils the recipients of $7.3B in clean energy funding for rural power co-ops. Former Congresswoman Liz Cheney endorses Vice President Kamala Harris and explains why it's vital to keep MAGA Republicans out of office.  The president of Chicago's Joseph Business School will explain how Vice President Kamala Harris' plan for small businesses will help them create wealth in the community.  Haiti has extended its state of emergency as gangs continue to wreak havoc on the unstable county.  A former Haitian policy adviser will be here to explain why the transitional government doesn't seem to be working.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: #RMU 6-year anniversary, VP Harris small biz tax plan, Ga. high school shooting,HBCU enrollment boom Do you know what day it is? It's our anniversary, and here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. We will show you highlights from our first show and talk to one of our first guests, who joined us on September 4, 2018.  Vice President Kamala Harris laid out her new small business tax deductions plan.   Two students and two teachers were killed in a shooting at a Georgia High School.  You'll hear what Vice President Harris had to say about gun control.  An 11-year-old Louisiana kid is facing two counts of first-degree murder for killing two family members.  The Supreme Court's gutting of affirmative action boosts HBCU enrollment.  We'll talk to Johnson C. Smith University's president about their record enrollment.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Reparations Bill, Project 2025, VP Kamala Harris' "Accent" Questioned, Trump Hayes Music Injunction California lawmakers passed some of the nation's most ambitious legislation aimed at atoning for a legacy of racist policies that drove disparities for Black people. State senator Steven Bradford authored the measures; he'll explain how the legislation will help housing, education, and health. White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre dismissed a Fox News reporter when he asked about Vice President Kamala Harris' accent. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton warned two counties not to send voter registration applications to who he called "unverified recipients." The President and CEO of Demcoracy Foward will break down the specific threats of Project 2025 and how this far-right playbook targets Black Americans. A federal judge ordered the Trump campaign to stop using the song "Hold On, I'm Coming." And I will share my thoughts on the resurfaced 2020 video of Ice Cube talking about voting. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris & Gov. Walz's CNN Interview, Ga. Election Workers Sue Rudy Giuliani-Again, White Fla. Deputy Free on Bond Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz sat down for their first interview with CNN's Dana Bash. We are going to discuss how CNN's questions missed the mark.  A veteran's group dropped a damning ad about Trump's repeated demonstrations of disrespect towards the armed forces.  U.S. appeals court rules Louisiana can end its state Supreme Court consent decree.  We'll explain what that means.  Two former black Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani want the court to award them the cash-strapped former New York City mayor’s apartment and other property so they can collect their money.  And the white Florida deputy who killed a black airman is free on bond. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harris-Walz GA Bus Tour, VP Harris' Capital Gains Tax Proposal Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Gov. Tim Walz, are continuing their bus tour through southeast Georgia before sitting for their first television interview. Vice President Kamala Harris' policy around capital gains is under scrutiny.  The plan, initially proposed by President Joe Biden, would tax unrealized gains, primarily impacting the wealthiest Americans. Our resident economist, Morgan Harper is here to explain how this would impact most Americans These MAGA-controlled states are working hard to keep folks from the polls in November. Louisiana is the latest state to promote the idea of noncitizens voting. We'll also explain how Pennsylvania lawmakers are breaking voting laws.   Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson voiced her concerns about the Supreme Court's decision in the presidential immunity case. https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tulsa May Elect 1st Black Mayor,Harris-Walz GA Bus Tour,Rapper Give Civics Lesson, #WinWithBlackMen Tulsa, Oklahoma, could have its first black mayor. State Representative Monroe Nichols is headed to a runoff election in November.  He's here to discuss his campaign.  Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are back on the campaign trail. The duo kicked off a two-day bus tour in southern Georgia. Governor Walz told the International Association of Fire Fighters that Trump isn't going to fight for them like he and Harris would.  Rapper YelloPain's "My Vote Don’t Count" is a civics lesson for everyone. He'll explain how voter disenfranchisement inspired him to write the song.  Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson voiced her concerns about the Supreme Court's decision in the presidential immunity case. And during the second hour, it'll be the Win With Black Men—Black Men for Harris call. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.27.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Neb. Blocking Fmr. Felons From Voting, Axios' Border Control Lie, JD Sets Record Straight MAGA lawmakers in Nebraska are making sure to suppress to voting of those re-entering society by reverting to 19th-century voting restrictions that block former felons from voting.  But we have one running for the highest office in the land.  I'll talk to a Nebraska State Senator about how the state's attorney general and secretary of state are implementing lifetime disenfranchisement. Axios called Vice President Kamala Harris a "flip-flopper" regarding her stance on border control.   I'll tell you why that's a bald-faced lie! I'll show you my conversation with Jermaine Dupri, who was murdered on social media for his comments after the Vice President's acceptance speech last week.  A Latino civil rights group is demanding that the Justice Department investigate Texas "voter fraud" raids led by state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Tennessee's top Republican leaders are threatening to withhold tens of millions of dollars in state funding from left-leaning Memphis for their plans to place three local gun control initiatives on November's ballot. And the former Florida deputy who killed a black airman will stay behind bars after a judge denies him bond.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC 2024 Day 3: A Fight for Our Freedom Roland Martin's live from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC 2024: A Bold Vision for America’s Future Roland Martin's live from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DNC 2024: For the People, For Our Future Roland Martin's live from Chicago at the Democratic National Convention Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fla. Woman Guilty of Killing Black Mom,VP Harris' Economic Plan,Springfield 1908 Race Riot Monument  An all-white jury convicts Susan Lorincz for murdering her black neighbor Ajike "AJ" Owens in June 2023. Vice President Kamala Harris unveiled her economic agenda. It includes a proposal for a federal ban on price gouging on groceries, affordable housing, and tax breaks for the middle class. We'll talk to an economist and the National Association of Real Estate Brokers president about Harris' plans.  Centre for Climate Reporting went undercover and published details of the secretive second phase of Project 2025, led by a Trump insider. We'll show you the secret recordings.  We'll show you California Congressman Eric Swalwell's new political ad about Trump that blends dark humor with a chilling message.  President Biden signed a proclamation Friday to establish the Springfield 1908 Race Riot National Monument in Illinois at the site of a deadly attack by a White mob on a Black community 116 years ago. . The town of Dolton, Illinois, is in more financial trouble. The state comptroller says she will withhold "offset" funds until the mayor turns over annual financial reports.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden/Harris Lower Drug Costs; Detroit Judge removed for jailing teen; trial of white Fla. woman who killed Black mom continues  LIVE from Cincinnati, Ohio, for the 36th Annual Black Family Reunion.  Where Roland Martin will be speaking in about an hour.  But first on #RMU ...  The trial of the white Florida woman who killed a black mother of four when she fired a shot through her door will be in the hands of the jury Friday.  Today, the defense rested.  Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump represents Ajike "AJ" Owens' family.  He's here to us if he thinks the all-white jury will acquit Susan Lorincz. The Biden Administration delivered its promise to lower prescription drug prices for Americans on Medicare.  Centre for Climate Reporting went undercover and published details of the secretive second phase of Project 2025, which was led by a Trump insider. We'll show you the secret recordings.  A Georgia County wants to charge those who challenge voter eligibility.  And a Michigan judge gets temporarily removed from the bench after disciplining a sleeping teen who visited his courtroom during a field trip.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TNBC Endorses VP Harris,Evangelicals for Harris,Avoiding Election Misinformation,FAMU's Resignations The International Brotherhood of Teamsters has not officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for President but she did receive one from the National Black Caucus of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters instead. The National Chairman of the TNBC will explain why they voted to support the Harris-Walz ticket.  "Evangelicals for Harris" is hosting a Zoom call tonight after dropping an ad showing Trump saying he doesn't ask God's forgiveness. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll talk to an expert about avoiding election misinformation on the internet.  FAMU's interim president is asking the university's senior leadership to resign.    And we remember the life of actor Erica Ash.  We'll show you some of her homegoing service.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: The AKA 1908 PAC, VP Harris' HBCU Divine 9 Initiative, Ohio Cop Indicted for Killing Pregnant Mom The Divine Nine and HBCUs will play a significant role in this year's presidential election.  Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. launches a political action committee and the Harris-Walz campaign is tapping a former HBC President to energize millions of Black voters.  Dr. Glenda Glover is here to discuss the  HBCU and Divine Nine Initiative, Democratic Vice Presidential candidate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, makes his first solo campaign appearance at the  American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees 46th International Convention in Los Angeles.  Texas Representative Shelia Jackson Lee's daughter says she wants to finish the job her mother started by completing her congressional term. An Ohio cop is charged with murdering a pregnant black woman accused of shoplifting. The attorney representing the victim's family will be here to update us on the case and explain why it took a year before charges were filed.  In our Marketplace segment, we'll talk to a woman who created an interactive survey for the Harris-Walz campaign that links to donations and provides real-time feedback.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.12.224 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Isaac Hayes Family Sues Trump, Black Conservative Pastor Endorses VP Harris, Election Anxiety Isaac Hayes' family has filed a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump for the unauthorized use of the iconic song "Hold On, I'm Coming" at his rallies since 2022.  His son, Isaac Hayes, III, and his attorney are here to explain the case.  Trump is fuming over the size of Harris-Walz rally crowds that he's claiming they are using AI to create them.  The excitement of the Harris-Walz campaign is causing some conservatives to jump off the Trump train.  I'll talk to one Texas pastor who says voting for the orange man is "extremely detrimental." Recent polls indicate that Election-specific anxiety is on the rise.  In our Fit Live Win Segment, I'll talk to a Licensed Clinical Psychologist who will give us tips on handling your emotions this election cycle.  Jury selection began for the white woman who murdered a black Florida mother by shooting her through a door.  And a Pennsylvania district attorney drops the first-degree murder charge of a former cop who killed a motorist during a traffic stop.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dolton, Ill.'s Millions in Debt, VA Blocking Voter Restoration, Trump's Lies, MeHarry's $175M Gift Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot's investigation into Dolton Mayor Tiffany Henyard's misuse of village funds preliminary findings prove the village is more than $3.5 million in debt.   One of Dolton's trustees is here to break down the numbers.  A federal judge in Virginia threw out a lawsuit challenging Gov. Glenn Youngkin's process for restoring voting rights for people convicted of a felony.  The state's NAACP President will explain why the judge said the suit was filed under an incorrect section of law. Former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown says Trump did not tell the truth about their relationship and was not in a helicopter crash with the orange man.  Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools. In our Education Matters Segment, Ventris Gibson, the U.S. Mint's First Black Director, will discuss the educational opportunities the Mint offers students.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris, Gov. Walz Campaigning, Trump's Whining About Crowds, Hotel Workers Charged With Murder While Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Tim Walz were on the campaign trail, Trump was crying a trail of tears, comparing his crowds with theirs and even saying he had more people in front of him than those who attended the 1963 March on Washington.  A Wisconsin district attorney charges four hotel workers with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man they pinned to the ground outside a hotel. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump will update us on the case.  The Black Texas teen who got suspended last year for his loc hairstyle has parts of his discrimination lawsuit dismissed by a federal judge.  His attorney will be here to explain what's next. Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity.  We'll show you the heated exchange. Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush lost her re-election bid. In her concession speech, she said her defeat only removed her restraints, and now she can fight without limits. The National Urban League honored Master P at its national convention. I sat down with the entrepreneur to find out what it was like to be honored in his hometown. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris & Gov. Walz Campaigning, WI Hotel Employees Charged With Murder, Rep. Cori Bush Loses Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, are on the trail to the White House, hosting two campaign events today. We'll show you clips from Wisconsin and take you live to Michigan's rally, which is set to start in a few minutes.  Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity.  We'll show you the heated exchange. Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush lost her re-election bid. In her concession speech, she said her defeat only removed her restraints, and now she can fight without limits. A Wisconsin district attorney charges four hotel workers with felony murder in connection with the June death of a Black man they pinned to the ground outside a hotel.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris picks Minn. Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate Vice President Harris chooses Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to be her running mate.  We'll talk to some lawmakers from the Land of 10,000 Lakes about this decision.  Trump surrogate Republican Congressman Byron Donalds squares off with NBC's George Stephanopoulos about Kamala Harris' racial identity.  We'll show you the heated exchange. Nashville's Meharry Medical College received a $175 million gift from Bloomberg Philanthropies. The College's president will join us to discuss being the recipient of the $600 million gift given to historically Black medical schools. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Court Dilutes Black Voting Power, DNC Virtual Roll Call, Remembering Rep Sheila Jackson Lee LIVE from Chicago at the NABJ 2024 conference! In America, attacks on voting rights in Mississippi, Texas, and Louisiana are brewing. I'll explain how a recent ruling might affect the voting power of Black and Hispanic communities. Yesterday, I attended the funeral of the late Representative Sheila Jackson Lee. I will share unforgettable moments from her moving service. In politics, history is being made. Vice President Kamala Harris has secured enough delegates to become the official Democratic Presidential nominee. I will explain what this nomination means for the upcoming election. Later in the show, viral sensation King Willonius will be joining us. We'll discuss his AI-generated viral music hits and the exciting mix of comedy, music, and technology. You won't want to miss this. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Fallout From NABJ Q&A, Sheila Jackson Lee Laid To Rest, Combating Anti-DEI The fallout after Donald Trump's deplorable interview at the NABJ conference in Chicago continues; as Trump doubles down on his comments about Vice President Kamala Harris, we'll break that down for you. DEI has become a buzzword for Conservatives. We'll chat with two women working to dismantle that flawed narrative regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. In Georgia, a legal battle over a senate bill that threatens to disenfranchise thousands of Georgia voters is ensuing. We'll talk to the Deputy Executive Director of The Advancement Project about the case. The service for Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee took place today; we'll show you what happened, including Vice President Kamala Harris's remarks. Arthur "Silky Slim" Reed will join us to discuss his new documentary, "Life or Death: the Silky Slim Story." Lastly, we'll discuss a new initiative to empower black-owned early-stage businesses. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.31.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's insane and disrespectful NABJ Q&A session, Harris under fire for immigration, Remembering Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Trump finally showed up at NABJ and delivered a disastrous Q&A session. We'll talk about what went down and what black journalists have to say about  NABJ hosting Trump. Now that black America has heard Trump's disrespectful Q&A session. Shelley Wynter, Host of the Shelley Wynter Show, what is the black agenda for the GOP? Vice President Kamala Harris is facing heat from Trump & Republicans over her immigration policies. We'll share Kamala's response to Trump's recent attacks on her record. In our tech talk segment, we'll explore the role of social media in the election. Issac Hayes III, The founder of Fanbase, will give us the scoop on using social media in the 2024 election. Lastly, the Texas community is mourning the loss of Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee. We'll highlight how the community is paying tribute to this remarkable civil servant. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: IL Sonya Massey Rally, VP Harris Atlanta Campaign Rally, NABJ Pushes Back On Trump Vice President Kamala Harris returned to Atlanta for a rally to secure Georgia's support and ensure the state stays blue. We'll share what she said about preserving voter momentum. Meanwhile, Republicans are intensifying their efforts to discredit Kamala Harris's past as a prosecutor to influence black voters. However, a recent bipartisan poll by the Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion indicates that black voters focus more on VP Harris's policy and her past. We'll discuss the implications of this poll with the Dean of Howard University and how you can get involved. Although former President Trump is scheduled to attend the 2024 National Association of Black Journalists Convention in Chicago, some black journalists are pushing back against his invitation. We'll show you what The President of The NABJ had to say about Trump's appearance at NABJ. Jacksonville, Florida, has a new Democratic candidate entering the race for House District 14. We'll discuss her strategies for competing against Rep Kim Daniels. Lastly, I am reporting live from the rally for Sonya Massey in Chicago, organized by her family. I'll share all the details from the rally as we honor Sonya's life and seek justice. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Civil Rights Act 60th anniv., Biden Supreme Court reform, Black voters not swayed by Harris attacks President Joe Biden celebrated the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act. We'll share what he had to say about this historic moment in American history.  President Biden also unveiled a comprehensive plan to reform the Supreme Court. We'll break down what he is asking Congress to do and what this could mean for America's highest court.  The Howard University Initiative on Public Opinion conducted a recent poll showing that Black voters are not swayed by the GOP's latest attacks on Vice President Kamala Harris. We will share the poll results and what black voters are concerned about in this election.  Comedy and social media are changing how people get election information. Renowned Comedian and Actor Earthquake will join me to discuss election comedy and how it influences political engagement.  We have more National Urban League Conference interviews and a speech from Basketball great Jalen Rose's Golf Tournament.  I will also share a past interview with Alma Johnson Powell, wife of the late Secretary of State Colin Powell, as we mourn the loss of this extraordinary woman.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: The Obamas Endorse Kamala Harris, GEN Z NOW: Mass Electoral Call, 2024 NUL Conference LIVE from New Orleans at the National Urban League 2024 convention! We'll talk with Marc Morial, the President and CEO of the National Urban League, David and Tamala Mann, Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket, and a few others.   Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The Obamas officially endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris.  We let you hear the call we were all waiting on.  The number of groups supporting Harris in her presidential bid is rapidly growing. White Women: Answer The Call had nearly 200,000 people who raised over $8 million. Tonight, we'll tell you how organizers are getting Gen Z excited about the upcoming election.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2024 NUL Conference, Harris Drops Ad & Blasts Project 2025, Black Census Project Results LIVE from New Orleans at the National Urban League Conference. We'll talk with Melanie Campbell and the Fearless Fund's former chief operating officer, Ayana Parsons.  We'll show you Vice President Kamala's first presidential ad.  And we'll talk about her running mate options.  Harris blasted Trump and Project 2025 during her speech at the American Federation of Teachers' 88th National Convention in Houston, Texas.  You'll hear what she had to say to the first labor union to endorse Harris for president since announcing her campaign.  California Congressman Ro Khanna will stop by to discuss Vice President Harris's bid for the Oval Office. Black Futures Lab released the full results of its Black Census Project, the largest survey of Black people in American history.  The Principal of Black Futures Lab will be here to discuss the top issues of the  211,000 Black people they surveyed. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kamala Harris' Surging Support, Remembering Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, Did Fox Host Say Colored? Support for Vice President Kamala Harris is surging.  But what does it look like in the battleground states? Pennsylvania's House Speaker is here to discuss how her state is rallying behind the Vice President.  Harris gave the keynote address at the Zeta Phi Beta sorority’s biennial convention in Indiana. We'll share what she said.  Fox and Friends host Brian Kilmeade apparently had a problem with Harris speaking at the Zeta convention.  We'll play what he said and let you judge if he said "colored" or "college." And tonight, we'll pay tribute to Texax Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who died Friday after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseCurl Prep 👉🏾 Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Call For White Women To Rally for Harris, Harris Endorsements, Sonya Massey Bodycam Released  Black men and women have rallied behind Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign.  A white woman is trying to get white women to do the same.  I'll talk to Shannon Watts about her challenge to those who have primarily voted Republican since the 1950s.  Kamala Harris was on the campaign trail today as she picked up two major endorsements from Sen., Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader. Hakeem Jeffries.   The family of a black Illinois woman who called for help ended up being shot in the face by a sheriff's deputy who is now facing murder charges.   We'll show you the bodycam video of when Sonya Massey was killed in her own home.   The president of the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives about another unarmed black person getting killed by law enforcement. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Drops Out & Endorses Harris, Black Men for Harris, How Does Harris Get On The Ballot?  President Joe Biden's decision to not seek re-election and his endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris paves the way for her to become the first Black woman and Asian American to lead a major party ticket.   We are talking to political strategists and members of the Congressional Black Caucus about this historic turn of events.   Over 44-thousand black women met virtually Sunday night to support Harris.  After the show, I'm inviting all black men to join me in supporting Harris.  I'll tell you how to join the Black Men for Harris call.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems press Biden to drop out; Trump's insane RNC speech, Hurricane Beryl aftermath As the Democratic National Convention approaches, there are increasing calls for Biden to drop out of the race. US Representative Danny Davis will discuss how Democrats are managing the growing pressure and the turmoil within the party. Last night, Trump gave a rambling nomination speech, discussing dangerous foreign policies and their potential impact on immigration. National Security expert Dr. Nola Haynes will join us to explain why Trump's approach would be disastrous for America. Many Texans were left without power after Hurricane Beryl caused deadly and destructive effects. Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson will join us to provide the latest updates on the recovery efforts. A former Illinois sheriff's deputy is facing charges, including three counts of first-degree murder in the death of a black woman who called for help. We'll bring you all the details surrounding this case. In our "Education Matters" segment, we'll speak with a multi-passionate North Carolina educator who has developed an interactive approach to help kids learn and discover their unique gifts. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: RMU Special: IAM's Fight to Unionize Delta Ramp Workers Delta Air Lines Ramp Workers, labor, and community allies are here to discuss their ongoing fight for union representation with the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, or IAM. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems want Biden out to take out Harris; Rep. Joyce Beatty talks pressure on CBC Vice President Kamala Harris on the campaign trail in Michigan. A national security adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence joined her today in discussing the importance of keeping Trump out of the White House.  We'll have some of that conversation.  California Congressman Adam Schiff is the latest Democrat to say Biden needs to drop out of the presidential race.   Ohio's Representative Joyce Beatty will share her thoughts on the former "never Trumper," JD Vance.  South Carolina Senator Tim Scott says black male voters are "gettable" for the Republican Party.  Navy exonerates 256 Black sailors unjustly court-martialed in the 1944 WWII Port Chicago blast. And Georgia appeals court sets December hearing in Trump's effort to disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ohio Lawmakers React to Vance, Biden Speaks at the 115th NAACP National Convention Ohio lawmakers are not too happy with Trump's selection of J.D. Vance as his running mate. Congresswoman Shotel Brown is here and will share her thoughts on the former "never Trumper." President Joe Biden just spoke at the 115th NAACP National Convention. We'll show you what he had to say and then dip into the economic summit Biden is participating in with Congressman Steven Horsford, Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: JD Vance Trump's VP Pick, Trump Case Dismissed, Biden's Black Voter Support, GA Bail Reform Victory The Republicans officially make a convicted felon their presidential nominee, and JD Vance, an election denier, is the Republican Vice President pick.   A federal judge dismissed the charges in Trump's stolen documents case.  Black Voters Matter Co-founders say the calls for Biden to step aside are reckless.  Cliff Albright will be here to explain.  According to recent headlines, Biden's Black Voter support is shaky.  We'll talk to the  Director of the Black Voter Project and Co-founder of Black Insights Research to see if white mainstream media is reporting the truth.  A federal judge halts Georgia's limits on how much nonprofits or charitable organizations can post bail for those unable to pay. We'll talk to someone from the Bail Project about this injunction.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Addresses The Nation, Study Finds Biden's debate performance has 'almost no impact' on race President Joe Biden will speak to the nation tonight at 6:30p EST to address his presidential candidacy. We will stream his speech live and have post analysis about what he said. We'll also examine why some Democrats are calling for him to step down.  We'll look at a recent study by Northeastern University that found Biden's poor debate performance has had "almost no impact" on voters' preferences, contrary to what many media outlets and political pundits have been saying.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harris Speaks at Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 71st Boulé, Biden's Black Battleground Support LIVE from Dallas, Texas, where Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.’s 71st Boulé.  We'll show you what the Vice President said to her sorority sisters and how they responded to what she had to say.   Also, on tonight's show, the executive director of BlackPAC will join us to discuss their latest poll showing that black voters in battleground states are increasing their support for President Joe Biden.  Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi refused to say she supported Biden's decision not to drop out of the race.  We'll show you what she said and discuss how top Democrats are not helping Biden remain in the white house.  We'll tell you why New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez filed articles of impeachment on Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito.  And we'll have my interview with Eddie Murphy about reprising his role in Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Project 2025 Warning, 1st Lady Blasts Trump,Fla. Cops Kill Black Gun Owner,Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F Project 2025 was the topic on Capitol Hill during today's House Weaponization of the Federal Government Committee hearing. Congresswoman Stacey Plaskett warned everyone about the dangers of what will happen if Trump gets re-elected. We'll show you what she said, and you'll see The Lincoln Project's predictions about the damage four more years of Trump will do. While First Lady Jill Biden was on the campaign trail to drum up support from military families, she explained why Trump is an "evil man." The family of a Florida Black man is disputing claims he fired his legal weapon at police before they unleashed a barrage of bullets into his body. We'll talk the the attorneys representing Daniel Lewis's family.  Today is Black Women's Equal Pay Day.  We'll examine the pay disparities and talk to the CEO of the American Association of University Women about what they are doing to raise awareness about the wage gap that impacts Black women and their families.  And we'll have another interview with Roland and two of the Beverly HIlls Cop franchise actors talking about Netflix's "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F." #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseNetflix 👉🏾 Netflix.com Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden is Running, VP Harris & Trump Dangers, Black Unemployment,Netflix's Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F  President Joe Biden is making it known he will not step aside and will continue his quest to remain in the White House. Tonight, we'll break down the cause of the Biden election anxiety. Congresswoman Maxine Waters has some stern words for those who say Biden is too old for a second term.  Vice President Kamala Harris describes to folks attending the 20th Essence Festival of Culture the dangers of a Trump second term.  The black Pennsylvania radio host who says the White House sent her questions to ask President Biden resigns.  June's Black unemployment is on the rise.   We'll talk to our resident economist, Morgan Harper,  about the uptick. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Sentencing Delay, Wis. School's $20M Lawsuit, Greenwood's New Plan, Civil Rights Act 60th Convicted felon Donald Trump wasted no time trying to cash in on the Supreme Court's ruling giving presidents some immunity. We'll examine how the conservative-leaning court's ruling could impact his York criminal sentencing. A Wisconsin school is facing a multimillion-dollar lawsuit for not protecting a black teen from being sexually abused by a white female teacher in 2016.   We'll talk to him and his attorney about why they have filed suit so many years later.  The last two survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre want President Joe Biden to open an investigation into the deadly attack after the Oklahoma Supreme Court decided to dismiss the survivors’ lawsuit seeking reparations. Today is the 60th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. We'll discuss why there isn't much to celebrate, as many of those rights are being taken away right before our eyes.  A Louisiana Parish swears in its first-ever black sheriff.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shelby Co. v. Holder: 11 Years Later, GA Judge Booted From Bench, CNN Denies Black Media From Debate Today is the eleventh anniversary of Shelby County v. Holder, the Supreme Court decision that significantly weakened the 1965 Voting Rights Act. We'll look at what lawmakers had to say and talk to Melanie Campbell, the President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, about the holdup in passing the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The Supreme Court says it's not a crime for state and local offices to take gifts valued at more than $5,000 from donors who benefitted from an official's efforts.  New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman loses his re-election bid. A Georiga judge gets removed from the bench after alleged assaulting a police officer.  Louisville, Kentucky's first black female police chief resigns after mishandling a sexual harassment claim.  NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith says Reggie Jackson's recent comments are proof that DEI programs are needed. And I have some words for CNN about not giving black-owned media access to Thursday night's debate.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase #PoorPeoplesCampaign: Join a powerful assembly for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. on June 29 at 10AM EST 👉🏾 https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ We’re engaging 15M voters to transform politics!  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Right wing SCOTUS rulings, Dems fret over Biden, Kamala Harris hits Trump HARD The Supreme Court released several decisions today, from criminalizing the unhoused to limiting the power of prosecutors to pursuing obstruction charges against Jan. 6th rioters to making it more difficult for federal agencies to issue rules.  We'll break down the implications of each of these rulings.  Two former Texas jailers are indicted for murdering Anthony Johnson Jr.  We'll talk to the Johnson family attorney about the latest developments in this case.  It's the tale of two Joes. Biden was in North Carolina today, and he was more fiery than he was at Thursday night's debate.  And we'll find out about Biden's economic plan for the rest of 2024 from Hillary Holley, the Executive Director of Care in Action, who was in a meeting on Capitol Hill today.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase  🌠 Join a powerful assembly for the Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. on June 29 at 10AM EST 👉🏾 https://www.poorpeoplescampaign.org/ We’re engaging 15M voters to transform politics! #PoorPeoplesCampaign Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Protecting Private HBCUs, White WVa Couple Uses Black Kids as Slaves, Fearless Fund Co-founder Resigns Two North Carolina HBCUs are struggling to survive, and some are trying to force a merger between Shaw and Saint Augustine's University to acquire their land. I'll talk to alums from both institutions about their mission to protect private HBCUs. A white West Virginia couple is accused of using their adopted black kids as slaves.  Two federal judges halted Biden's student loan debt relief program. We'll talk to one woman whose debt was forgiven and to the Senior Director of higher education policy at the Center for American Progress about what this ruling means for those growing in debt. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dobbs Decision: 2 years later, Poor People's Campaign March on D.C., Rep. Jamaal Bowman's Campaign Today marks two years since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.  The decision ended the constitutional right to an abortion and allowed states to decide whether to restrict access to the procedure or not.  We'll talk to an OB/GYN about how reproductive healthcare has changed.  And Vice President Kamala Harris says the blame should be placed at Trump's feet.  Bishop William Barber is here to discuss Saturday's Poor People Campaign's "Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C."  New York Congressman Jamaal Bowman is making his final push to get voters to the polls Tuesday to keep him in the District 16 seat.  A New York pastor tells his congregants that the black church should come together to keep Trump out of office.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Colo. Cop Kills Unarmed Black Man, SCOTUS Gun Ruling, Summer Travel, Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest A Black Colorado family wants the Aurora officer who shot their relative—an unarmed Black man—charged with his murder. The family's attorney will explain what happened to Kye-Lynn Lewis. The Supreme Court upholds a federal law barring people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orders from owning weapons. We'll talk to an expert about why this is the most significant gun control ruling by the nation's highest court in two years. Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson gave the world a history lesson about the racism he encountered while playing America's favorite sport. Are you having a hard time figuring out where to go on your summer vacation? We have a travel expert share some ideas for where to go for your summer getaway! And laughter heals the soul! We'll tell you how to catch the Black Women in Comedy Laff Fest in New York City and how it's opening doors. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 6.29.2024👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fighting Against Neo-Segregationists, Sen. Ted Cruz Donor Documents Leaked, LA's 10 Commandments Law Color of Change launches a campaign against Goldman Sachs and other groups funding neo-segregationists.  Rashad Robinson is here to explain why and who they are going after.  A reporter finds documents revealing some donors of Texas Senator Ted Cruz. That reporter will be here to explain how he came across them and what information he found about the folks donating to Cruz.  Louisiana becomes the only state requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in every public school and college classroom. We'll talk to the Senior Director for Courts and Legal Policy at the Center for American Progress about whether this is the church crossing over too much into the state.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Poor People's Campaign 👉🏾 Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 6.29.2024👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv#PoorPeoplesCampaign #2024 #2024Election #MoralMarch #Vote2024 #SocialJustice #EmpowerThePeople Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Juneteenth 2024; Verzuz to air on Elon Musk’s X; Willie Mays dies; World Sickle Cell Day As we celebrate Cel-Liberation Day and commemorate the celebration of emancipation, we'll examine the loophole that enables schools nationwide to ignore Juneteenth's importance.  We'll also talk to the CEO of OneUnited Bank, the largest Black-owned bank in the U.S., who says emancipation has four economic benefits.   The "Grandmother of Juneteenth," Opal Lee, gets the keys to her new house this week, built where her family's Fort Worth, Texas, home was burned down by a racist mob 85 years ago. We'll pay tribute to baseball Hall of Famer Willie Mays, "the Say Hey Kid," who died at 93. Today is World Sickle Cell Day.  We'll talk about the latest in finding a cure for this disease that affects primarily Americans of African descent. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 6.29.2024👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmvBiden-Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fla. Democrats in all 140 races, Disillusioned Black Farmers, VP Harris & Quavo on Gun Violence The Florida Democrats will have candidates in each of the 140 state legislative races. Democratic Party Chair Nikki Freed is here to discuss how they plan to break the Republican's supermajority hold.  Black Farmers are showing some frustration with the Biden administration.  We'll discuss the New York Times article explaining why Black farmers are leaning towards red this November.  Vice President Kamala Harris joined rapper Quavo at the first Rocket Foundation Summit in Atlanta to discuss gun violence.  We'll show some of their conversation.  Those MAGA folks say it will be a "White Boy Summer."  We'll explain what that means.  And New York's Bling pastor gets sentenced to prison after his conviction of fraud and attempted extortion.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 6.29.2024👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston's Uplift Harris Halted,Fla. Black Dist. Eliminated,Roland Dissects Trump's Black Roundtable  The Texas Supreme Court ruled against Harris County's new guaranteed income pilot program, saying it could be unconstitutional. The Harris County Attorney is here to discuss the Uplift Harris program and its future.   We'll explain why Maryland Governor Wes Moore pardoned more than 175,000 people.  A Federal Court's decision upholds the Florida Congressional Map, eliminating a Black District. We'll talk to a democratic state representative about what this means for the upcoming election.  A White Florida teacher gets to keep her teaching license after being fired for displaying a "Black Lives Matter" flag in her classroom.  I have a whole lot to say about Donald Trump's roundtable event held in a Detriot, Michigan church, regurgitating his lies about what he's done for the black community.  One of Trump's former advisors admits to sexually assaulting a preteen in the 80s.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 6.29.2024👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv   Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 38th Annual 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Conference, VP Harris Economic Opportunity Tour Recap LIVE from Atlanta for the 38th Annual 100 Black Men of America, Inc. Conference, where Roland Martin was on a panel and Vice President Kamala Harris made the fifth stop on her Economic Opportunity Tour. We'll break down what she said during her conversation with Radio Host Steve Harvey and get a reaction from attendees, young and old.  Chairman of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc., Milton H. Jones, Jr., will join me later in the show. A black Texas woman disappeared in 2021, and the family says law enforcement has not been much help finding Cynthia Martyna Bah-Traore.  We'll talk to her sister, who hopes a reward will encourage someone to come forward.  A Michigan MAGA House candidate releases an AI-generated political ad featuring the voice of Martin Luther King Jr. The father of "Black Studies," Dr. Nathan Hare, has died.   #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Poor People's Campaign 👉🏾 Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Okla. Supreme Court Kills Race Riot Lawsuit, Ill. Cops & School Discipline, Pew Research Pushback   Oklahoma's Supreme Court struck down a lawsuit from the last known survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre who had sought reparations from the city for victims and their descendants. The Pew Research Center recently put out a report saying that Black Americans believe in "racial conspiracy theories."  Well, that report is getting some pushback.  We'll talk to the  President and CEO of JustLeadershipUSA about why using such terms can be dangerous.  Illinois' 3rd largest school district is accused of using cops for minor disciplinary actions against black students.  We'll talk to the attorney who filed a complaint alleging racially discriminatorily handling of those students. We'll tell you why a member of the famous Motown Group Four Tops is suing a Michigan hospital for racial discrimination. I'll share my thoughts about rookie WNBA player Caitlin Clark did not get chosen to be on the 2024 US Women's Basketball Olympic Team. And I'll give a recap of the Warrick Dunn Charities 11th Annual Celebrity Golf Classic I participated in on Monday.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA's Criminal Reform Hurts Poor People, Trump's HBCU Lie, Get Over It! Caitlin Clark Wasn't Picked A non-profit organization, The Bail Project, which helps thousands of incarcerated people get out of jail as they await trial has closed its Atlanta branch because of Georgia's new Georgia law that strictly curtails the freedom to post bail for others.  We'll talk to someone from the Bail Project about this decision.  President Joe Biden took the time to remember civil rights icon Rev. James Lawson.  We'll show you what Biden had to say.  A jury finds the President's son guilty on all charges in his federal gun case. The Justice Department and a Tennessee school agree on steps to prevent race-based harassment targeting Black students. We will, once again, debunk the lie that Trump "saved HBCUs."  Dr. Walter Kimbrough will be here to set the record straight.  And I have a few words about folks bitching and moaning that rookie WNBA player Caitlin Clark did not get chosen to be on the 2024 US Women's Basketball Olympic Team. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tarrant Co. Texas Jail Homicide, Black Unemployment Rate Rising, Fla.'s Monique Worrell Loses Appeal The Tarrant County, Texas, medical examiner ruled Anthony Johnson Jr.'s death a homicide. Johnson died in less than eight hours in the Tarrant County jail.  We'll talk to the Johnson family attorney about the latest developments in this case.  The overall May unemployment rate held steady but rose among the black community.  Our resident economist, Morgan Harper, will explain the uptick.  The Supreme Court Justices release their financial disclosures.  Clearance Thomas acknowledges luxury trips from billionaire donors. We'll break down the expenses.   The Florida Supreme Court upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to suspend Orlando-area State Attorney Monique Worrell. In tonight's Education Matters segment, a summer camp that teaches financial responsibility, investing in the stock market, cryptocurrency, and real estate.   #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tarrant Co. Texas Jail Deaths, Courting The Black Vote, Bryon Donalds & Jim Crow, Menthol Ban More than 60 people have died in the Tarrant County, Texas, jail since 2017, leaving families fighting for answers.  The latest, Anthony Johnson, Jr.  His sister was removed from commissioners court when she demanded answers.  Anthony Johnson's family and attorney will be here to update us on the case.  The Travis County district attorney is challenging Texas Governor Greg Abbott's pardon of Daniel Perry, the white man convicted of killing a Black Lives Matter protestor.  The Republicans and Democrats are doing what they can to court the black vote. The executive director of BlackPAC will join us to discuss their plan to mobilize black voters this election year.  We'll talk about a recent poll that says black and brown people do not trust the media. That fool Bryon Donalds is doubling down on his Jim Crow comments even after more of what he said surfaced.  We'll show you what he said. And we'll discuss Detroit's efforts to ban menthol products as the Biden Administration delays the ban. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Election Case Halted, Rep. Byron Donalds & Jim Crow, Ex-Black Panther Party Leader & Donald Trump Atlanta for Steve Harvey's Charity Golf Classic. I'll talk about the tournament later in the show, but here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network. The Georgia Court of Appeals has halted the Georgia election interference case against former President Donald Trump while it reviews the lower court judge’s ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to remain on the case. Trump-loving Florida Congressman Byron Donalds suggested to a crowd of Black Philadelphia conservatives that things were better under Jim Crow.  House Minority Leader Congressman Hakeem Jeffries took to the House Floor to give Lil Byron a history lesson. And a White Wisconsin man shoved a black school superintendent so his daughter would not shake his hand during a graduation ceremony.  The family of David Hilliard, a former leader of the Black Panther Party, says the video of him endorsing Donald Trump for president is entirely true.  Hilliard's grandson will be here to explain.  Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson and Ben Crump were on Capitol Hill today to promote Black representation in the liquor industry. In our Tech Talk segment, Isaac Hayes III, the Manager and Founder of Fanbase, will explain how white corporate greed pushed the black founders of MoviePass out of their company.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Border Plan, American Airlines Racial Discrimination Lawsuit, Merrick Garland Defends DOJ President Joe Biden's executive order tightening security on the southern border after bipartisan negotiations failed gets met with criticism from both sides. I'll talk to an immigrant rights activist about what this means for the black and brown folks trying to cross the border.  One of the attorneys for the three Black men suing American Airlines will be here to discuss the lawsuit, claiming they were victims of racial discrimination after employees ordered them and five other Black men off a plane in January. Attorney General Merrick Garland took time during his testimony during the House Judiciary Committee hearing to counter the lies Republicans are spreading about the Justice Department. Merrick warned the committee he would not be intimidated.  Revolt has new owners.  Three Trump allies are charged in Wisconsin's fake elector scheme. And I'll show you a recap of Tulsa's 4th Black Wall Street Legacy Festival.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Murder Charges Dropped of Minn. Trooper, Fearless Fund Blocked, Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee Diagnosis A Minnesota district attorney says she can't prove a state trooper used unnecessary force when he killed a black motorist, so she dropped the murder charges.  We'll talk to the attorney representing Ricky Cobb's family about the DA's decision to let a murderer go free. Texas Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee says she's being treated for pancreatic cancer.  The co-chairs of Harvard’s Legacy of Slavery memorial project committee resigned, alleging that the administration was interfering with their work on the memorial. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit blocks a Black-owned venture capitalist firm from awarding grants exclusively to Black women entrepreneurs. We'll explain why Trump's election interference trial in Georgia will not happen before the November election.  Lying Tim Scott is telling his stories again.  And I'll show you what took place in Tulsa while I was there commemorating the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseMass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.31.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Convicted, Josh Gibson's MLB Records, Black Voter Turnout, Remembering Tulsa Race Massacre Convicted felon Donald Trump slams the judge and the judicial process after a New York jury found him guilty on all 34 counts.  We'll show you some of his incoherent and senile remarks.  Major League Ballball records have shifted since the incorporation of Negro Leagues stats. Now Josh Gibson has become MLB career and season batting leader.  His great-grandson will join us to discuss what it means to his family for this recognition. A Michigan judge is confused by a man driving during his virtual hearing about him driving with a suspended license. Yes, he was driving without a license during his hearing for not having a license. We'll show you what happened during the brief hearing.  And in our second hour, we'll discuss Black Voter Turnout and what needs to happen to ensure we turn out in November.  And 103 years ago today, one of the bloodiest acts of domestic terrorism began in Oklahoma.  Today, we will remember the Tulsa Race Massacre.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbasePoor People's Campaign 👉🏾 Mass Poor People’s and Low-Wage Workers’ Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. and to the Polls 👉🏾 https://vist.ly/37jmv Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Donald Trump Guilty of 34 Felony Charges, Black Voter Turnout A New York jury convicts Donald Trump on all 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. A Michigan judge is befuddled when a man is driving during his virtual hearing. The man was facing charges of driving with a suspended license. Yes, he was driving without a license during his hearing for not having a license. We'll show you what happened during the brief hearing.  In the second hour, we'll discuss Black Voter Turnout and what needs to happen to ensure we turn out in November.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voters for Biden-Harris, Alito Rejects Recusals Calls, Trump Verdict Watch President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris made a campaign stop in Philadelphia today to launch a new Black voter outreach effort called "Black Voters for Biden-Harris."  We'll show you some of what happened at the rally and discuss how the outreach will impact the polls in November.  Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito will not recuse himself from two cases related to the insurrection after reports that flags displayed outside his houses appeared to support the "Stop the Steal" movement. The world is on verdict watch in the Trump hush money trial.  Marjorie Taylor Greene goes viral again after getting spotted in a D.C. airport.  We'll talk to the woman who called the MAGA racist out.  Comedian Gary Johnson will stop by to talk about his comedy special, "Sitcho Ass Down," premiering Thursday night on Allblk. In our Tech Talk segment, two brothers created an app that will take you back in time to experience Chicago's south side and provide a look at what it was like to live in the area between 1920 and 1940.    #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Campaign's Offense, VP Harris & the Black Male Vote, Rep. Pressley's Project 2025 Warning In a bold move, President Joe Biden's campaign showed up outside Trump's New York City criminal hush money trial while the world awaits a verdict, with actor Robert De Niro and two former police officers to refocus Trump's role in Jan. 6. Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledges the importance of the Black male vote. We'll share what she said in a recent interview. A recent poll asked: In what decade was America's greatest? We'll show you the results of the Smerconish Podcast Poll. You shouldn't be surprised.  We have the 911 calls to The Okaloosa County, Florida Sheriff's Office the day U.S. Senior Airman Roger Fortson was gunned down in his home on May 3.   Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley lays out the dangers of the far-right's  "Project 2025. And in tonight's Marketplace segment, Cheer Phi.  A cheerleading movement HBCU style Stomp-n-shake reigns.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering George Floyd, VP Harris Gains Swing State Voters, Jack Yates Roland Martin Scholarship Four years after his tragic passing, we'll pay tribute to George Floyd, reflecting on his impact and the ongoing fight for police and criminal justice reform. Philonise Floyd, George Floyd's brother, will share his perspective on his brother's legacy. In addition, Roland will discuss changes in policing since George Floyd's death and discuss what still needs to be done to ensure fair policing for all. With special guests, the National Organization of Black Law Enforcement Executives President will provide valuable insights. Vice President Kamala Harris gains significant support from swing state voters. We'll dissect how her efforts positively impact Joe Biden's standing in the polls. Roland returns to his hometown for the annual Roland S. Martin Scholarships and celebrates the achievements of Yates High School seniors. Don't miss Roland's interview with Sarah McCammon, the author of "The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church," as she shares her journey and experiences confronting evangelical Christian beliefs' political influence. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Prison for Marilyn Mosby, DOJ Sues Live Nation, GA Prosecutor Sued for Not Doing His Job Good news: Baltimore's former top prosecutor, Marilyn Mosby.  She was spared prison for mortgage fraud and perjury.  You'll hear what she had to say after today's sentencing.  The Supreme Court upholds a Republican-drawn South Carolina congressional district, reversing a previous ruling by a lower court and potentially making it harder to challenge voting maps in the future. The Center for American Progress' Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy will explain what this means for the upcoming election.  The head of Georiga's prosecutors’ council,  Pete Skandalakis, is accused of delaying the case against Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, one of the fake electors for Trump in 2020. We'll talk to the lawyers suing  Skandalakis for dragging his feet in the case.  The DOJ filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, Ticketmaster's parent company, for illegally monopolizing markets in the live concert industry. Morgan Harper will explain what this lawsuit means to consumers.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Justice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Possible SNAP Cuts,Tulsa Race Massacre,Biden's 200th Federal Judge Confirmation, Crockett Chronicles The House Republicans' proposed farm bill seeks to direct tens of billions to subsidies for peanut, rice, and cotton farmers.  That same bill could cut funding for SNAP,  which helps millions facing food insecurity. The Vice President for Food Assistance from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain what impact that cut will have.  We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview of what the city is doing to commemorate one of the deadliest acts of U.S. terrorism.  The Democratic-led Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's 200th federal judge today.  We'll discuss just how important these appointments will shape the courts for years to come.  In our Tech Talk segment, Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes III will explain the benefits of raise and equity crowdfunding. It's our first Crockett Chronicles.  Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will join us tonight to talk about today's oversight committee hearing, Marjorie Taylor Green, and how her "bleach blonde bad built butch body" comment has taken over the internet. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Justice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Possible SNAP Cuts,Tulsa Race Massacre,Biden's 200th Federal Judge Confirmation, Crockett Chronicles The House Republicans' proposed farm bill seeks to direct tens of billions to subsidies for peanut, rice, and cotton farmers.  That same bill could cut funding for SNAP,  which helps millions facing food insecurity. The Vice President for Food Assistance from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities to explain what impact that cut will have.  We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview of what the city is doing to commemorate one of the deadliest acts of U.S. terrorism.  The Democratic-led Senate confirmed President Joe Biden's 200th federal judge today.  We'll discuss just how important these appointments will shape the courts for years to come.  In our Tech Talk segment, Fanbase founder Isaac Hayes III will explain the benefits of raise and equity crowdfunding. It's our first Crockett Chronicles.  Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crocket will join us tonight to talk about today's oversight committee hearing, Marjorie Taylor Green, and how her "bleach blonde bad built butch body" comment has taken over the internet. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Justice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseThis Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Henrietta Lacks Lawsuit, Trump & 'unified Reich', Tulsa Race Massacre, Sen. Bob Casey & Greedflation A federal judge says Henrietta Lacks family can proceed with the lawsuit against a pharmaceutical company over its unauthorized use of HeLa cells. After backlash, Trump pulls the video referencing 'unified Reich' off off social media. We'll show you what Vice President Kamala Harris had to say about it.  Disgraced and broke Rudy Giuliani pleads 'not guilty' in Arizona's Trump 2020 election with his co-defendants.  Trump isn't charged but is identified Trump as an unindicted co-conspirator. We are just over a week away from the 103rd anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre.  Justice for Greenwood's Damario Solomon-Simmons will be here to give us a preview.  Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey will be here to discuss his efforts to stop greedflation, the way corporations are raising prices for the record profits they are raking in. And Operation Hope, John Hope Bryant will stop by to discuss his new book,  Financial Literacy For All, and how DEI is good for business.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseJustice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy's Apology, Trump's Judicial Plan, Crockett Clapback Collection, Birth Justice Care Fund Sean "Diddy" Combs admits and apologizes for assaulting his former girlfriend after months of denying the allegations. We're analyzing his apology and the mind of an abuser with a domestic violence expert and a trauma therapist.  We'll tell you how Trump wants to shape the legal system by appointing young MAGA judges. A black father still searching for his son who disappeared in 2021 launches his congressional campaign.  A Black Army veteran will receive a multi-million dollar settlement for police brutality for being beaten by three Colorado. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett launches "Crockett Clapback Collection" of T-shirts to raise money for Democratic candidates following her viral clash with Georgia Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. In our Fit Live Win Segment, an organization is expanding its services to meet the post-Roe v. Wade needs by re-launching its Birth Justice Care Fund. Sister Song's Deputy Director will give us details about the program. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseJustice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy's Alleged Assault Video,Airman Roger Fortson's Funeral,Examining Election Polls,Crockett v MTG Video of Sean 'Diddy' Combs physically assaulting Cassie Ventura in 2016 is released.  We will show you and discuss the disturbing, violent attack.  #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseJustice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Hundreds gathered at a Georgia church to honor U.S. Airman Roger Fortson, who a Florida deputy gunned down on May 3.  We'll show you some of his homegoing service.  Depending on the day and the outlet, political poll results vary from Biden leading to Trump leading. Tonight, we'll examine how polls are conducted and how you should look at them.  Thursday night's House Oversight Committee hearing was a battle of insults.  Crazy Marjorie Taylor Greene thought it was a good idea to go after my Congresswoman, Jasmine Crockett.  But, um, that MAGA loon didn't count the costs of going after a black woman.  Wait until we show you how it all started.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Lives Matter Murderer Pardoned, Summer Lee's Re-election Campaign, Harris Econ Tour Continues Texas Governor Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry for the fatal 2020 Black Lives Matter protest shooting after the pardons board recommendation. #BlackStarNetwork advertising partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseJustice For Marilyn Mosby 👉🏾https://justiceformarilynmosby.com/ Pennsylvania Congresswoman Summer Lee is here to talk about her recent victory in defending her seat in November and why she's on board to reintroduce the CROWN Act legislation.   The U.S. Supreme Court says Louisiana can use its congressional map with a second mostly Black district in November's election.  The Biden-Harris Administration announces its record of over $16 Billion in Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities.  We'll tell you where those monies came from and what it was used for.  Vice President Kamala Harris continued her Economic Opportunity Tour in Wisconsin.  We'll share some of her conversation with radio host and comedian D.L. Hughley.  And we'll show you how Representatives Stacy Plaskett and Jasmine Crockett blasted some white MAGA folks during a hearing about the Weaponization of the Federal Government.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Marilyn Mosby Speaks, FAMU To Hire 3rd Party to Investigate Donation, No VSU Presidential Debate Marilyn Mosby is in the studio to talk about what it has been like for her to be convicted of mortgage fraud and perjury.  The Florida A&M Board of Trustees unanimously voted to hire an external firm to investigate the historic $237 million donation during its Spring commencement ceremony.  We'll let you hear what the university president had to say.  We'll explain why a presidential debate will not be held at the first HBCU picked to host one.  The 2024 National Black Voter Project survey results are in. The director of the Black Voter Project will be here to discuss their findings.  The Founder and Executive Director of the Young Black Lawyers Organizing Coalition will be here to explain the Black Ballots, Black Futures 2024 Campaign, which aims to get more black voters to the polls in November.  #blackstarnetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston  Schools Cuts, Hate Crimes Against Black People, VP Harris on Breaking Barriers #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Houston's Independent School District Superintendent and state-appointed board of education trustees unanimously approved a measure to cut dozens of district staff and teaching positions before the beginning of the 2024-25 school year.  We'll talk to a state representative who says the superintendent needs to go and a former school board member who says this move was a power play.  As the second anniversary of when a self-described white supremacist killed 10 Black people in Buffalo, New York approaches, most recent FBI data shows against black people are on the rise.  We'll discuss the rising numbers with a professor of law and Africana studies from John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Some folks are not happy with Vice President Kamala Harris's comments today about breaking barriers. We'll let you hear what she said.  It's been five years since six Louisiana State Troopers viciously beat Ronald Greene to death.  His mother, Mona Hardin, will be here to update us on her fight for justice for her son. It's National Women's Health Week. In our Fit Live Win Segment, an organization is expanding its services to meet the post-Roe v. Wade needs by re-launching its Birth Justice Care Fund. Sister Song's Deputy Director will give us details about the program.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Suspensions, Black Airman Killed by Fla. Deputies, FAMU's $237M Donation, Meta's subscription Several former NAACP leaders say the civil rights organization has unjustly suspended them.  In an RMU exclusive, we will speak to six of them tonight. #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase A Texas District Attorney stood before the Tarrant county court commissioners defending his decision to try to re-convict Crystal Mason. The only black commissioner to question his motives will be here.  Another black man is killed by law enforcement.  Florida deputies enter the wrong home and kill Senior Airman Roger Fortson.  Ben Crump will explain how the deputies are trying to cover up their deadly mistake.  Florida A&M's board met today to talk about the multi-million dollar donation from Gregory Gerami and the Issac Batterson 7th Family Trust.   In our Tech Talk segment, Meta is expanding its paid verification service for businesses. Manager and founder of Fanbase Isaac Hayes III will join us to discuss this change.  https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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5.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C. Sheriff's Oppose ICE Bill, Ohio Cop Fired, Economic Tour Recap, FAMU's $237M Donation #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase North Carolina bill compelling sheriffs to pick up jail inmates believed to be in the country illegally passed a Senate committee.  But some sheriffs say the measure will do more harm than good.  We'll talk to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff about why he does not want to help ICE.  The Ohio officer who shot a black teen carrying a fake gun loses his job, but not for shooting the teen.  We'll tell you about the excessive force incidents before his encounter with the teen on April 1.  The Atlanta City Council unanimously approved a multi-million dollar settlement in the death of a church deacon who died last year after being tased by a now-fired police offer.   As you know, I was in Detroit with Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday for her second Economic Opportunity Tour. Tonight, we will recap and dive deeper into the Biden administration's economic agenda and how it benefits the black community.  In tonight's HBCU Connect segment, my interview with Wilberforce University President, Dr. Vann Newkirk.  We'll discuss FAMU's multi-million dollar gift, and Texas Southern University has a new president.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.6.2024: #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harris' Economic Tour, Pizza Hut Driver Sued for Racial Slur, ABC's Kim Godwin Resigns Vice President Kamala Harris continues her Economic Opportunity Tour in Detroit. We'll have complete coverage of what happened there.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase A black Mississippi man is suing Pizza Hut because he says the white delivery driver called him a racial slur.  We'll talk to Carlos Moore, who filed a lawsuit. The white Ole Miss student who mocked a black woman during a pro-Palestinian protest is under investigation and gets kicked out of his fraternity.  A New York judge threatens Donald Trump with jail for another gag order violation.  And ABC's Kim Godwin steps down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA's Congressional Map Rejected, College Protests Spreading, Kristen Clarke & Domestic Violence A new Louisiana congressional map giving the state a second majority-Black House district was rejected by a panel of federal judges. We'll talk to an attorney from the LDF about what's next in this battle to ensure black votes matter.  Hundreds arrested, classes canceled as campus demonstrations across the U.S. intensify.  Award Winning Journalist and professor Rula Jebreal will discuss the growing number of pro-Palestinian students putting it all on the line.  Justice Department's Kristen Clarke says she was a victim of domestic abuse.  We'll read her statement revealing why she chose not to disclose her expunged arrest record during the Senate confirmation process. I'll talk to an HR expert about how the new non-compete agreement ban will affect employer-employee relationships.  And in tonight's Tech Talk segment, Isaac Hayes III, the Founder of Fanbase, will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in music production. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbasehttps://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Reclassifying Marijuana, White v. Black Voter Turnout Gap, Derontae Martin Death Investigation #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug.  We'll talk to an advocate about this historic shift to the drug policy and its potential effects. A follow-up to a disturbing case of Derontae Martin, the Missouri teen found shot in the head in the attic of a white supremacist.  The FBI has concluded its investigation and ruled his death a suicide.  Derontae's mother will tell us how she feels about the investigation.  Brennan Center for Justice studied nearly a billion voter files and found that the gap between white and black voter turnout is growing. Brennan's Senior Director of Voting Rights will explain why it's increasing and how it will impact the ballot in November.  And I'll have a recap of the 17th Annual George Lopez Celebrity Golf Classic. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kamala Harris' Economic Tour, Xavier Univ. Medical School, LA's Cancer Alley, Dymally Jazz Fest #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Vice President Kamala Harris launched her "Economic Opportunity Tour" in Atlanta.  We'll share a little of her conversation with small business owners.  The Poor People Campaign announced its Mass Poor People's and Low-Wage Workers' Assembly and Moral March on Washington, D.C. We'll share those details.  The family of the Black teenager shot in the head after ringing the doorbell of the wrong home is suing the White man who shot him and the neighborhood homeowners association. R. Kelly's attorney says the next step is to ask the Supreme Court to review the R&B singer's sentence for his Chicago conviction.  The EPA implemented new rules for companies in Louisna's Cancer Alley. I'll talk to an advocate about these new regulations and whether it's too late.  The Xavier University of Louisiana will have the nation's 5th HBCU Medical School.  The president of the university will join us to discuss this exciting news.  And Roland was in California Saturday at the "DIME-allee International Jazz and Arts Festival.  We'll share some sights and sounds from there.    Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.26.2024  #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas DA Seeks Reinstatement of Crystal Mason's Conviction, Hope in Haiti, Menthol Ban Delayed Again Crystal Mason, the black Texas woman who was convicted for illegally voting in 2016 and then had that conviction overturned, may end up back in court.  The Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office filed an appeal asking the state’s top court to reinstate her conviction.  Her attorney is here with us tonight to discuss this ridiculous case.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com A Black Ohio man dies in police custody after telling the cops he can't breathe.  We'll show you the bodycam video.  The Biden administration delays the Ban on Menthol Cigarettes, again. We'll examine why Biden is pulling back on the proposal that's been years in the making with the Co-Founder and Co-Chair of the African American Tobacco Control Leadership Council.  Haiti's Ariel Henry kept his promise to resign as Prime Minister.  A former Haitian policy adviser will be here to explain how the newly sworn-in transitional government will restore order to the Caribbean country plagued by deadly gang violence. #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.25.2024  #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Housing Act 56th Anniv., LA Supreme Court Dist. Maps, SCOTUS & Trump Immunity, Gaza College Protests A Texas Prosecutor appeals ruling that overturned Crystal Mason’s illegal voting conviction.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase The Louisiana legislature will redraw the boundaries of the seven-member Louisiana Supreme Court for the first time in years.  State Senator Cleo Fields will join us about this measure that could seat a black justice. The Supreme Court may agree that Donald Trump should be granted some level of immunity from being prosecuted for alleged crimes committed while in office.  We'll hear some of today's arguments.  From Harvard to UT Austin to USC to Emory. College protests over Gaza are spreading.  National Labor and Education Organizer Tiffany Loftin will explain why college students across the nation are exercising their right to protest. In Our Own Voice, the National Black Women's Reproductive Justice Agenda released new polling data on Black voters' motivations, voting intentions, and top issue areas, specifically focusing on Reproductive Justice and youth voter trends.   The president and CEO will be here to discuss the results.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.24.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.J. Rep. Donald Payne, Jr. Dies, Tenn. Voting Rights, Christian Nationalism & Trump's Bible #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase It's Wednesday, April 24, 2024. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Six-term New Jersey Congressman Donald Payne Jr. has died.  The Supreme Court heard contrasting views on Idaho's near-total abortion ban and a federal law requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions if needed to protect the health of the mother.  We'll hear some of those arguments.  A federal judge says Tennessee cannot make it hard for formerly incarcerated people to vote.  The  Senior Legal Counsel and Executive Director of Free Hearts, an organization led by formerly incarcerated women, will be here to discuss this victory.  Changes to Louisiana's indigent defense could stretch an already underfunded system and erode the quality of representation for poor people across the state.  Advocate Gary Chambers will discuss how the changes will impact poor black people.  A North Carolina pastor rebukes the church over politics and the 'God bless the USA Bible."   In our Tech Talk segment, Isaac Hayes III, the Founder of Fanbase, will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in music production.  https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FTC Bans Non-Compete Agreements, CA DA Reviews 35 Death Penalty Cases, Black Ohio Man Attacked by K9 #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Non-compete clauses are a thing of the past, thanks to the Federal Trade Commission banning the practice.  We have an employment attorney to explain what this means.  A federal judge in California found that the Alameda County prosecutors decades ago intentionally excluded Black and Jewish jurors.  The current Alameda County District Attorney, Pamela Price, will join us to discuss the 35 cases her office must now review.  Wednesday, the Supreme Court will be hearing arguments about abortion again.  This time, they will decide if the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act can preempt a state's abortion ban.   The Director of the Women's Initiative at the Center for American Progress will be here to explain how this case will impact reproductive care.  Toledo, Ohio, police officers mistakenly pulled over a black man who was attacked by a K9 before they realized the automated plate reader misinterpreted the numbers on his stage. We have the video.  And former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich had the audacity to compare Donald Trump's hush money trial to "some of the civil rights workers in Mississippi in the 1960s."  Yeah, we'll break that down.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Tackles Unhoused Crisis, Fla. Former Felons Voting Rights, Mental Health v Illness #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase The Supreme Court confronts the nation's homelessness crisis by hearing arguments about the legality of local laws used against people camping on public streets and parks. We'll talk to the Center for American Progress' Senior Director of Courts and Legal Policy about how the court's ruling could impact the thousands of unhoused people. In Alabama, a proposed law making Juneteenth a state holiday will also allow state employees the choice to recognize freedom or Jefferson Davis, a symbol of slavery.  Desmond Meade will be here to update us on the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition's lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis and his attempt to keep former felons from voting.  Operation Hope's founder, chairman, and CEO, John Hope Bryant, was on CNBC's Squawk Box this morning, discussing how Gen Z views capitalism and the difference between equality and meritocracy. I'm going to break down that conversation. And in our Fit, Live, Win segment, we will be joined by a psychiatrist who will help us understand the difference between mental health and mental illness.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Minn. Family Sues Cop Who Killed Son, NPR's Mess, Dissecting Stephen A. Smith's Comments About Trump The family of a Black Minnesota man who was killed by a state trooper during a traffic stop filed a federal civil rights lawsuit, alleging that the fatal shooting was unjustified and unlawful. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels is back to discuss yet another case of a black man killed by law enforcement.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase One former National Public Radio employee claims the company is too woke. Another former employee, Alicia Montgomery, says NPR is a mess, but it's not its wokeness isn't the problem. She'll be in the studio to explain what she believes is NPR's biggest issue.  A man sets himself on fire in front of the New York Courthouse where Trump's hush money trial is taking place.   And I will deconstruct what Stephen A. Smith said to millions of MAGA conservatives on Sean Hannity's show last night when he said Black people can sympathize with Trump because he's being "persecuted" by the criminal justice system. And we're opening the phone lines to hear what you have to say! Be sure to follow the prompts to be selected.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Houston's Uplift Harris, Trump Jury Selected, Black Voters Matter Sick & Tired Campaign,BSN's Future A Texas judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton's claim that a Harris County program to help low-income households violates the state's constitution. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Harris County Attorney is here to discuss the Uplift Harris program and today's ruling.  A 12-member jury is sworn in for Trump's "hush money trial," but not before two jurors get excused after they voiced concerns about their safety.  Black Voters Matter is teaming up with the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network for the Sick and Tired campaign, which spotlights the ten states that have refused to expand Medicaid eligibility. Black Voters Matter's National Field Co-Director will be here to let us know where they will stop.  A Tennessee Republican compared legislators to "ugly strippers."  Yeah, we have the video. I can't wait to show you.  And I wanted to tell you about the future of The Black Star Network.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ga. Jailers Watch Inmate Get Choked, Jontay Porter Banned, Sudan's Civil War, AI & Music Production Three Georgia County jailers are facing a lawsuit for standing by as a restrained inmate gets choked by a chain. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels will be here to discuss the case.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase NBA player Jontay Porter gets suspended for life after a gambling investigation found he shared information and bet on games. A black Ohio Uber driver gets sent to a home to pick up a package and ends up getting killed by an 81-year-old white man who says he was being scammed.  It's been a year since Sudan's civil war started. With no end in sight, millions need humanitarian aid, facing acute levels of hunger and on the brink of famine.    In our Tech Talk segment, Isaac Hayes III, the Founder of Fanbase, will discuss the integration of artificial intelligence in music production. https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haynes Resigns From Rainbow Push, SCOTUS & Jan. 6, Sudan's Civil War, Ark. LEARN Act, Truthing Game The US Supreme Court considers a January 6 prosecutions law that could impact the Trump election interference case. Dr. Frederick Haynes has resigned as the CEO and President of Rainbow Push Coalition.  #BlackStarNetwork partner:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase The Supreme Court's conservative majority indicated that it may toss out a charge prosecutors have lodged against hundreds of people who violently invaded the Capitol on Jan. 6.   Elie Mystal, the Justice Correspondent for The Nation, is here to break this down.  The Arkansas State Conference of the NAACP and the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights joined a lawsuit to fight anti-DEI efforts in Arkansas. The Director of the Educational Opportunities Project from the Lawyers' Committee will explain why they filed an injunction to stop the state's Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, and School Safety Act. It's been a year since Sudan's civil war started. With no end in sight, millions need humanitarian aid, facing acute levels of hunger and on the brink of famine.   Over 18 million black veterans will play a huge part in this year's election. We'll talk to two veterans who will explain why their votes are critical.  And Randi is finally ready to show off her card game "Truthing."  She's our Marketplace feature tonight.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Criminal Trial Begins, FBI Baltimore Bridge Collapse Probe, Fisk's Morgan Price Historic Win #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York began today. He's facing 34 felony counts and up to 4 years in prison. We'll discuss what this means for the upcoming election.  The FBI opened a criminal investigation into the cargo ship that slammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge and caused it to collapse in Baltimore last month. A first gymnast from a historically Black college or university team becomes the first to win a national collegiate championship over the weekend. Morgan Price of Fisk University and her coach will be here tonight to discuss her history win.  In our Fit, Live, Win segment, we continue to recognize National Minority Health Month by discussing the three most significant health challenges facing African Americans: mistrust of the medical industry, HIV, and diabetes. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.12.2024  #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ala. Town Sued For Not Having Elections,Remembering OJ Simpson,Discussing Sex with Dr. Rachael Ross A small Alabama town is being sued after white officials refused for three years to allow its first Black mayor to exercise his mayoral duties. We'll be joined by one of the attorneys from the Legal Defense Fund who filed a preliminary injunction to force Newbern, a town of about 133 people, to hold elections and allow its citizens to vote for the first time in years. The OJ Simpson murder trial will always be a trial people will talk about. Tonight, Carl Douglas, who was on the defense team led by Johnnie Cochran, will tell us what it was like defending the pro football hall of famer.  And Dr. Rachael Ross will be in the studio to discuss sexual health. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haiti's Humanitarian Crisis Worsens, Working with Shirley Chisholm, The Anti-DEI Crusade The situation in Haiti is worsening as gangs continue to wreak havoc on the innocent and the country's transitional government struggles to take shape. Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honoré is here to explain what needs to be done to get Haiti back on track.  Netflix's biopic Shirley premiered today. Tonight, I'll talk to Robert Gottlieb, a man who worked on Shirley Chisholm's presidential campaign, about what it was like to work for the first black woman to run for president and how he felt about being portrayed in the film.  "Shirley" PREMIERES Friday, March 22nd on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.com Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a law prohibiting state funding for maintaining, sponsoring, endorsing, promoting, or affirming DEI programs. The chair of Alabama's  Democratic Conference will be here to discuss what this new law means to the state.  All of that and much more.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.11.2024  #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OJ Simpson Dies, OH Cop Shoots Black Teen With Fake Gun, DEI & Corporate Responsibility We are remembering Orenthal James Simpson. The college and pro football hall of famer, actor, and broadcaster has died of cancer at age 76.  Bruce S. Gordon, former Verizon Executive and former CEO of the NAACP, will join us to discuss the importance of corporate responsibility and DEI.  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls Trump out for his lies about his stance on a national abortion ban. The white Ohio officer who shot a black teen with a fake gun was fired three years ago but negotiated to get his job back. We have the bodycam video of the shooting.  It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ill.'s 96 shots in 41 seconds, Fla. Deputies Disciplined for Strip Search,Miss. Goon Squad Sentenced LIVE from Augusta, Georgia, at the Masters Tournament.     Chicago police fired 96 shots in 41 seconds, killing a young Black man during a traffic stop. We'll show you some of the bodycam videos and talk to the civil rights attorney representing the family.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase Florida Sheriff deputies get disciplined for strip-searching a black man on a public street. The investigative reporter who broke the story will explain what kind of discipline the deputies faced.  The Mississippi Goon Squad, who tortured two black men, will never know what freedom feels like again after a state judge hands down their sentences.  Pro Football Hall of Famer and Virginia Beach developer Bruce Smith will join us to discuss his Petersburg casino proposal. And once again, the orange man is touting what he has done for Black people. I'll let you hear what he said. Then I'm going to tell you the truth. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ariz.'s 160 Yr Old Abortion Law, Fla. Man Paralyzed by Cops' Bullets, Dementia & The Black Community #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Arizona reinstates a 160-year-old abortion ban. We'll talk to the medical director and owner of a family planning facility in Arizona about how this ruling will affect reproductive care in the state.  A Black Florida mother just wanted to help her son, who was experiencing a mental health crisis. Now, he's facing being paralyzed for the rest of his life and a possible prison sentence.  A former Michigan police officer pleads guilty to beating an arrestee. A New York Robert F. Kennedy Jr. campaign official says getting him on the ballot can help Trump win in November.  Former Chicago Mayor Lori Lightfoot was hired to investigate the spending habits of Mayor Tiffany Henyard of the village of Dolton, Illinois.  We continue highlighting National Minority Health Month. Tonight, we address the lack of resources and awareness around dementia in African American and faith communities nationwide. And we celebrate the life of the man who helped calm Los Angeles after the 1992 riots.   Rev. Dr. Cecil L. Murray is now an ancestor.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jonathan Majors Avoids Jail,Black Fla. Man Guilty of DUI,DEI & Medical School, Minority Health Month Actor Jonathan Majors escapes jail but must undergo domestic violence counseling. Lauren Victoria Burke was in the New York Courtroom; she'll give us a first-hand account of what happened the the judge handed down Majors' sentence. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ A Florida jury finds the Black Florida man guilty of a DUI after a white police officer allegedly planted evidence during a May 2023 traffic stop.  White conservatives are on a crusade against DEI programs in medical schools. Dr. Ebony Jade Hilton will explain how banning those programs in medical schools could derail decades-long efforts to address health disparities. April is National Minority Health Month. It's to raise awareness about the importance of improving the health of racial and ethnic minority communities and reducing health disparities. Tonight, we're going to find out why black women are most vulnerable to dying AFTER childbirth. Haiti leaders have laid out a political plan to have a president sworn in by February 2026.    Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7 👉🏾 Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.4.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MLK Killed 56 Years Ago Today, Non-Shooting Police-Involved Deaths, Fla. Cop Plants Empty Bottle Fifty-six years ago, a shot rang out and struck Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as he stood on the second floor of the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee. Tonight, we'll show you how the nation is remembering one of the most prominent leaders in the civil rights movement. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Non-shooting deaths involving police receive less official scrutiny than shootings and are not tracked the same. A recent report reveals there have been more than 1,000 deaths in the last decade. The founder of  Mapping Police Violence will join us to discuss why these types of deaths are getting the same attention.  California Congresswoman Maxine Waters will be here to talk about her new initiative to combat the maternal health crisis in minority & low-income communities. I'll also get her thoughts on the recent passing of Lou Gossett, Jr. And a Black Florida man's trial begins tomorrow for a DUI even though the officer is on bodycam video allegedly opening, then emptying a liqueur bottle and placing it back in his care before arresting him. We have the video!    Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer  Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland blasts Candace Owens; cops run over Black Miss. Man; FanBase raises $17M A black Mississippi family says their 17-year-old son died after being chased and run over by a police officer. The Family attorney, Ben Crump, will be here tonight to explain how the walk home for Kadarius Smith ended up in his death.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Georgia Republican lawmakers passed a new bill that would allow the removal of people from the voting rolls through challenges to voter eligibility.  I have a few thoughts on Candace Owens and her views about black people and affirmative action. You don't want to miss how I break down the foolishness she's been saying for years.  A groundbreaking reparations case for Black veterans is moving forward after a judge dismissed the government's attempt to throw it out. We'll talk to a member of the Veterans Legal Services Clinic who is handling the case.  Isaac Hayes will be here for our Tech Talk Segment to discuss Fanbase's unprecedented $17 million Reg A raise on StartEngine. It's with a heavy heart that I announce Dr. Christopher Metzler's passing. https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbase This Reg A+ offering is made available through StartEngine Primary, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC.  This investment is speculative, illiquid, and involves a high degree of risk, including the possible loss of your entire investment. You should read the Offering Circular (link) and Risks (link) related to this offering before investing. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Miss. Teen Killed By Cop Cruiser, Fla. Abortion Vote, Menthol Ban Lawsuit, World Autism Day A black Mississippi family says their 17-year-old son died after being chased and run over by a police officer. The Family attorney, Ben Crump, will be here tonight to explain how the walk home for Kadarius Smith ended up in his death.  Florida's Supreme Court will allow a 6-week abortion ban to take effect, for now, as it ruled voters can vote on a proposed state constitution amendment about abortion rights in November. Florida's Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried, is here to discuss how this issue will shape the state's election climate. Health groups file another lawsuit against the FDA over the Biden Administration delays banning Menthol products.  The last two Tulsa Race Massacre survivors continue to fight for reparations at age 109. Today, they faced the Oklahoma Supreme Court, requesting that their claim be heard in a court of law.  We'll chat with the retired army veteran and farmer running against that Georgia MAGA Marjorie Taylor Greene. You don't want to miss my conversation with Shawn Harris.  And today is World Autism Awareness Day. Monique Pressley and a black candle maker will explain how purchasing a candle can light up the life of someone living with autism.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Stop The Attack on HBCUs TOWN HALL Live from Nashville, Tenn. We are live in Nashville, streaming from Pleasant Green Baptist Church.   Roland Martin will be joined by Students, Alumni, and community leaders to discuss the attack on HBCUs, especially what has taken place at Tennessee State University. The Republicans pushed out the Board of Trustees, allowing Governor Bill Lee to appoint new members to lead the school in the middle of a presidential search.  You don't want to miss this town hall, Stop The Attack on HBCUs Special. #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louis Gossett, Jr. Dies, Crystal Mason Acquitted, Tenn. GOP Allege Dems Back-Door Dealing with TSU  Black Hollywood is mourning the loss of the first Black man to win a supporting actor Oscar, Louis Gossett, Jr.   Tonight, we celebrate his life.  #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Texas is finally getting it right. An appeals court reversed Crystal Mason's conviction and five-year prison sentence for illegally voting in the 2016 presidential election. Crystal and her attorney will be here to discuss this long-awaited decision.  Tennessee House Speaker Camron Sexton says the Democrats had some back-door dealings with the dismantling of the TSU Broad of Trustees.  A Michigan State lawmaker mistakes buses of NCAA basketball players as "illegal invaders." And a Minnesota scholarship named after George Floyd is being called discriminatory.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.28.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. GOP Votes To Vacate TSU's Trustee Board, SC. Congressional Maps HBCU All-Stars #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ The United Nations says over 1500 people have been killed this year in Haiti. Haiti Caucus, Co-Chair, Florida Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick is here to give us the latest on what's happening in the gang-controlled country.  The Tennessee Republicans did it. They voted to dismantle Tennessee State University's Board of Trustees. Now, the bill heads to the governor's desk. State Representative Harold Love will join us to discuss whether there are any steps left to prevent this from happening.  South Carolina may be moving forward in this election cycle with congressional maps already ruled unconstitutional. While voters are waiting for the Supreme Court decision, the state of South Carolina asked for a stay that may affect the June 11 primary. One of the attorneys from the Legal Defense Fund will explain the details of this case.  The third HBCU All-Star game is just over a week away. The man who created a space for the best HBCU basketball players to showcase their skills will explain why he thought having an HBCU All-Star Game and Experience was important. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.27.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New TSU Audit Released, Atlanta PD Wrongful Termination Lawsuit, GA House Vouchers Denied #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ As Tennessee State University narrows its choices for its next president, a new audit report was released naming six major issues the HBCU must address. We'll talk to community activists tonight about what they are doing to ensure TSU's success.  An Atlanta, Georiga, police department employee says she was fired because of how her daughter criticized how police investigated a 2022 fatal shooting on social media. Now, the former Deputy Director of Public Affairs for the Atlanta Police Department is suing for wrongful termination. Her daughter will be here to explain why she posted the video.  An Atlanta apartment complex was condemned three years ago, leaving hundreds without a home. Those residents are facing roadblocks because landlords refuse to take housing vouchers. The Executive Director of the Housing Justice League will explain why the city failed to help them find safe, adequate housing. It's now a recovery mission for the missing six workers who fell in the river after a cargo boat demolished Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. One victim has been identified and vessel traffic is suspended until further notice. We'll take a look at how that could impact the supply chain.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MD Bridge Collapse, TSU Board Dismantling, Kan. Man Sues Congressman, Hip-Hop Charades Maryland rescuers continue to search for missing workers after Baltimore bridge collapse. Their employer says the six workers are presumed dead.  The U.S. Supreme Court heard a challenge to the Food and Drug Administration's regulation of mifepristone, a widely used drug used in medication abortions. We'll listen to what happened during the arguments.  We continue our focus on what's happening at Tennessee State University. Tonight, TSU's SGA president will explain how this is impacting the student body.  The cowardly white Georiga men who gunned down Ahmaud Arbery are heading to court Wednesday to ask that their hate crime convictions be thrown out. Atlanta NAACP President Gerald Griggs will be here to explain why the family is protesting the killers' appeal.  The Black Kansas man who was misidentified as a mass shooter is suing the Congressman who plastered his photo on social media.  Deion Sanders says athletes should be able to choose their cities and teams choosing them. I'll explain why I agree with him,  And in our Marketplace segment, a Hip-Hop twist on charades.   #BlackStarNetwork partners:Fanbase 👉🏾 https://www.startengine.com/offering/fanbaseAli Siddiq 👉🏾 https://www.moment.co/alisiddiq"Shirley" NOW available on Netflix 👉🏾 www.netflix.comBiden/Harris 👉🏾 https://joebiden.com/ Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Diddy's Homes Raided, TSU Trustee Board Dismantling, Haiti's Instability, Medical School DEI Ban Diddy’s Los Angeles and Miami Homes Raided By Law Enforcement In Connection With Federal Sex Trafficking Investigation. This week, we're focusing on what's happening at Tennessee State University. The state senate has already voted to dismantle the HBCU's board of trustees. The House will vote on the measure Thursday. The president of TSU's National Alumni is here to discuss what this means to the legacy of the university.  Chaos continues in Haiti as thousands of gang members take advantage of the country's instability. Tonight, we're exploring the role of the Haitian diaspora and what supporting Haiti's development while advocating for positive change looks like. A Louisiana Parish elects its first-ever black sheriff.  Conservatives continue their crusade to end diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Their latest target is a push to ban these programs is medical schools. The National Medical Association President will be here to explain why ending such programs is detrimental to the medical field. I have some words for a North Carolina preacher who thinks the laws passed by Donald Trump are biblically based.  And Bill Maher says Democrats are 'pandering' to minority voters with 'identity politics.' You know I have to blast his ass for those comments. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tenn. Senate Votes to Dismantle TSU Trustees, Beyonce & The Black Cowboy History Lesson, Latest DEI Attack Tennessee Senate has voted to dismantle Tennesse State University's Board of Trustees, giving the power to Governor Bill Lee to appoint new members.   We'll talk to one of the six people who opposed the measure.    Alabama is the latest state to pass a bill targeting diversity and inclusion programs. Republican Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a law prohibiting state funding for maintaining, sponsoring, endorsing, promoting, or affirming DEI programs.   There's been a lot of chatter about Beyonce's album cover. Some of you have no idea about black cowboys. Tonight, I will be joined by some folks from the Bill Pickett Rodeo, who will help me give you all a history lesson.  Rashad Robinson, president of Color of Change, will be in the studio to discuss his organization's latest initiatives.  A Black Kentucky state senator says she's been threatened with suspension because she's speaking for those who put her into office.  The last of Mississippi's "Goon Squad" has been sentieced. We'll tell you how long the last two racist deputies will spend in prison for torturing two black men.  And a victory for the family of the South Carolina woman who dared to take on developers trying to take her land.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Debunking DEI Myths, 25M Missing Voters, Black Calf. DA Facing Recall, "Shirley" Red Carpet Recap We are debunking the myths about Affirmative Action and DEI again. Why? Because of Elon Musk's latest interview with Don Lemon, in which he claims lowering DEI standards could lead to patients getting hurt. Michael Harriot, from theGrio, is here to break down all this foolishness.  A report from the Democracy & Power Innovation Fund says Millions of Black and Brown Voters Are Missing or Incorrectly Listed in U.S. Voter Databases. We'll talk to one of the people who analyzed the data.  Another black female district attorney is being targeted. Alameda County, California, District Attorney Pamela Price is facing a recall. She'll join us to explain why folks want her out of office.  Donald Trump gets the green light to appeal Georgia Judge Scott McAfee's decision to keep Fani Willis on the election case.  Two more former Mississippi deputies find out their fate for torturing two black men.  We'll also recap what happened last night on the red carpet for Netflix's biopic "Shirley," starring Regina King. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Examining Black Political Polls, Miss. Cops Sentenced for Torture, Cowboy Carter, Netfilx's Shirley Premiere Live from Los Angeles for the premiere of Netflix's Shirley--the story of Shirley Chisholm, starring Regina King. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. We'll examine political polls conducted by black people. Terrance Woodbury, the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies, will discuss a few his company has helped compile.  Two of the six Mississippi deputies of the 'Goon Squad' get yearslong sentences for torturing two Black men.  The Supreme Court clears the way for Texas to arrest anyone local officers suspect of crossing the southern border illegally.  The abortion rate has hit its highest rate in 10 years. Most happened after the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  An Arizona lawmaker tells her colleagues how the state's restrictive abortion laws have impacted her personally.  Beyonce has some choice words for those criticizing "Cowboy Carter." And the latest on Haiti. We'll talk to the founder of an organization that seeks to help Haitians develop leaders who can help rebuild the troubled country.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox 👉🏾 http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Stranded in Haiti, Fani Willis In; Nathan Wade Out-GA Elex Case, Calif. Autistic Teen Killed by Cops We've been keeping a close eye on what's happening in Haiti. Tonight, we'll have a first-hand account of someone witnessing what's happening on the ground while she waits to get out.   Georgia Judge Scott McAfee did not disqualify Fani Willis from the Trump election case. Late this afternoon, special prosecutor Nathan Wade resigned. We'll talk to a Georgia attorney and discuss how this will impact the case.  An autistic California teen suffering from a mental crisis gets gunned down by police who were called to help. I'll talk to the  Director of Disability Justice Initiative from the Center for American Progress about what needs to be done to prevent tradies like this.  And Six Massachusetts eighth-grade students are charged with threats to commit a crime after their Snapchat conversation was leaked. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SEIU $200M Political Spend, Haiti's Crisis, Tenn. Banning Police Reform, Fla. Cop Charges Dropped The Service Employees International Union, representing about 2 million health care, property service, and government workers, will spend $200 million to get voters of color to support President Biden. One of SEIU's top officials is in our studio to discuss their plans get get folks out to vote.  As the Senate confirms a new U.S. ambassador to the Republic of Haiti, violent gangs in the deteriorating country are fighting for control. Congresswoman  Stacey Plaskett will be in the studio to discuss how the U.S. may help the county from spinning further out of control. A Florida police officer will not face a jury for shooting an unarmed man now that DeSantis-appointed state's attorney has taken over. Duly-elected state attorney Monique Worrell and the victim's attorney will explain how this move fits into DeSantis' plan of not holding law enforcement accountable.  Tennessee senate passed the bill banning local governments from passing police reform on traffic stop policies. It's now headed to the governor's office for his signature.  And a Mississippi officer is facing charges for forcing a man to lick urine off the floor.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.18.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MBL policy vision; Haiti gang violence explodes; Niger kicks US troops out; WH Women's History Month Movement for Black Lives has an essay series that explores their policy vision for economic justice. I'll talk to their Public Policy Expert about how the six-part series will explore Black communities' economic challenges. As the gang violence in Haiti is expanding into more affluent parts of the country, some U.S. citizens are back on American soil, while others are waiting to get out.  Niger is kicking U.S. troops out. I'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Policy Expert about how this move will impact America's counterterrorism surveillance.  The White House held a Women's History Month reception, during which President Biden signed an executive order strengthening research in women's healthcare.  The Supreme Court justices are deciding if the government can regulate misinformation on social media. We'll talk to an expert about those misinformation is targeting the black community.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Judge Drops Election Case Charges, Capitol Hill's NIL Discussion, TMF's Album RMU Listening Party The Georgia judge presiding over the election interference case dismissed six counts in the indictment accusing Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants of trying to steal the 2020 election. Former Dekalb County, Georgia, district attorney Robert James will explain why Judge Scott McAfee dropped those specific charges.  Black Women's Roundtable, ESSENCE, and HIT Strategies released the 9th Annual "Power of the Sister Vote" Poll. Melanie Campbell will discuss the results.  Former Alabama head coach Nick Saban participated in a roundtable discussion on Capitol Hill about college football's current state. I have something to say about his views on NIL.  A clip of Joe Rogan from a 2023 discussion with Russell Brand has resurfaced. In it, he talks about President Biden's diverse staff and wrongly names Sam Brinton, who wasn't a part of Biden's administration.  And The Music Forever will be dropping a new album on Friday. They are here out studio for an exclusive listening party. We'll give you a preview of the music that's sure to be a hit. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Ala. Mayor Apologizes For Black Woman's Arrest, Haiti's Chaos, Trump's Mental Health A South Alabama mayor apologizes to a black woman who was forcefully arrested in her home after complaining about her white neighbor's loud music. She says she was arrested because she challenged the white officer's motives. Civil rights attorney Harry Daniels will be here with his client to tell us about this encounter caught on video. Fireworks on Capitol Hill during today's  House Judiciary hearing where Republicans hoped to spotlight President Biden's diminishing mental health. We'll show you how the Democrats turned the tables and put Trump's deficiencies front and center. A North Carolina case proves why your vote matters. The GOP-run legislature tried to strip the governor of his appointments to election boards, but a three-judge panel found their attempt unconstitutional.  And Haiti is in chaos as the Prime Minister agrees to step down. Miami Herald's Caribbean Correspondent, Jacqueline Charles, will be here to discuss the latest developments.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Social Security Plans, Biden's $30M Ads, Black Women Worries, ALS Diagnosis, Mike Brown Scholarship The presidential candidates are not waiting for an actual debate to discuss their Social Security and Medicare plans. One wants to make drastic cuts, and the other wants to make improvements.  The Biden campaign launches a $30-million ad blitz. In our "Where's Our Money" segment, we'll discuss how much of those dollars should go to black-owned media companies.  Housing Secretary Marcia Fudge says she's retiring.  A recent poll conducted by HIT Strategies on behalf of Higher Heights for America reveals what issues concern black women the most ahead of the November elections. Glynda Carr, the President and CEO of Higher Heights, will be here to break down the numbers.  In our Filt Live Win segment, we are looking at the disparities in diagnosing black people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis or ALS. We'll talk to the communications director of I AM ALS will explain why advocating for your health regarding this fatal disease is essential.  And it's nearly 10 years since Mike Brown was gunned down in the middle of a Ferguson, Missouri, street by a police officer. His mother will be here to share what she's doing to keep her son's memory alive.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Isaac Goodlow III Shooting, SOTU Recap, Tenn. GOP Kills Police Reform An Illinois family is seeking answers after six officers were placed on leave for killing an unarmed black man in the middle of the night during a reported domestic violence call. The family of Isaac Goodlow III says he was in his bed asleep when the cops entered his home unannounced and shot him within seconds.    We'll talk to the family's attorney about the case.  Tennessee House Republicans have undone the work of the Memphis city council, which tried to ensure no one else ends up like Tyre Nichols by passing a bill preventing local governments from creating police reform policies. Tyre's parents and their attorney, Ben Crump, will be here to explain that they think the bill's sponsor misled them.  We'll recap President Biden's State of the Union address with Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett.   House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries called the Republicans' behavior during Biden's speech "a complete embarrassment." And I will deconstruct the Republican response by Katie Britt to Biden's State of the Union address.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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2.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Judge Rules Against Black Student's Locs, USVI Governor, Navy Federal Discrimination Suit A Texas judge sides with a school district's discipline of a black teen over the length of his loc. Darryl George will remain in in-school suspension after a Chambers County Judge says the school did not violate the state's Crown Act. The George family attorney and the  Texas Legislative Black Caucus Chair are here to tell us about today's hearing.   We tell ya'll how important local elections are. Tonight, we'll chat with Claude Cummings III. He's running for Harris County, Texas Tax Assessor-Collector. The U.S. Virgin Islands is trying to revive its tourism. Governor Albert Bryan, Jr. will be in the studio to discuss their plans. We'll also discuss the clean water initiative and some other things. You don't want to miss that conversation.  A recent investigation found that the Navy Federal Credit Union was more than twice as likely to deny Black loan applicants than white applicants. Now, Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump has hit them with a lawsuit.  The fools at Fox News say Trump's gold sneakers are his golden ticket to shoe-loving black voters. Yeah, wait until you hear this foolishness.  Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.21.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Charges in Marquis Rivera Case, Remembering Hydeia Broadbent, Houthi Rebels, HBCU Figure Skating A Missouri family and community are outraged that the cops who killed a black man having a mental health crisis will not be charged with his death. The Senior Breaking News Reporter from the Kansas City Defender is here to tell us about the Marquis Rivera case.  Her story put her at the forefront of HIV-AIDS awareness at age 11. Tonight, we remember Hydeia Broadbent, who died Tuesday at 39. Rae Lewis-Thornton, an Emmy Award Winning AIDS Activist, will join us to talk about their friendship and what it's like living with HIV. President Job Biden says $1.2 billion in loans are forgiven for more than 150,000 students as part of the Biden administration's SAVE plan.  Counterterrorism Expert and author Malcolm Nance will stop by to update us on the recent Houthi rebel attack, the Russia-Ukraine aid package, and the latest in the Isreal-Hamas War.  And Howard University is debuting the first-ever HBCU figure-staking team this weekend. Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.20.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ayanna Pressley, LA Criminal Justice Reform Bills, Tenn. Nazis Takeover, Nigeria's Economic Crisis Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley is here to talk about all kinds of stuff, including her letter to banks about the millions of racial equity pledges. She'll let us know if they ever responded to her. And we'll discuss the Inclusive Democracy Act, which would guarantee the right to vote in federal elections regardless of a criminal conviction.  #WE-TRIED-TO-TELL-YOU folks in Louisiana who decided to stay home for the gubernatorial election. Your Republican governor's special session will focus on criminal justice reform bills that are sure to send more black and brown folks to jails and prisons. We'll talk to a Louisiana representative about the bills.  The Nazis took over the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend. State Representative Gloria Johnson will join us to talk about that demonstration.  Vice President Kamala Harris was in Pennsylvania today to boast about the Biden Administration's $5.8B clean water investment. The Poor Peoples Campaign is gearing up for its voter mobilization plan. Two men have been charged with last week's mass shooting during the Kanas City Chiefs celebration.  Nigeria is facing an economic crisis, making it hard for folks to buy food. A National security and foreign policy expert will join us and explain why the Nigerian Red Cross Society has declared a hunger crisis. Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.19.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Women Texas Judicial Candidates Targeted,Nashville Nazis,Cook Co., Ill. State's Attorney Race New Texas law is being used to discredit Black women running for judge in Houston. We'll look at H.B. 2384 and talk to some women whose campaign it could affect.  Clayton Harris III  is one of the candidates in the race to replace Kim Fox as Cook County, Illinois, State's Attorney. He'll be here to explain why he's the best candidate.   Tennessee Republican Congressman Tim Burchett misidentifies a man as the Kansas City mass shooter and calls him an "illegal alien." Now, Denton Loudermill is left trying to piece his life back together while receiving death threats.  Nazis protestors took to the streets of Nashville, Tennessee, over the weekend. A judge denies the appeal of the former cop who killed Atatiana Jefferson. And the Ohio police union is pleading with the Columbus district attorney not to refile charges of the cop who killed a black man at his grandmother's home.  Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fani Willis' Father Testifies, Trump's $370M Judgement, Acorn Prompts Florida Cop Shootout It was day two of the Georgia motion hearing to disqualify the Fulton County District Attorney from the election subversion case. Today, former Governor Roy Barnes,  Fani Willis' father and Nathan Wade's former divorce attorney testified today. We'll take a look at what was said with Monique Pressley.  Donald Trump was hit with a $370 million judgment in his New York civil fraud case. An acorn hitting a vehicle sets off a Florida deputy to fire several rounds into his vehicle with a suspect inside. Wait until you see the bodycam footage! Two juveniles are charged with shooting up the Kanas City chief celebratory parade that left one dead and over 20 injured.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fani Willis Explosive Testimony, Mass Shootings & Gun Reform, Casey Goodson, Jr. Murder Trial  Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis spent nearly three hours on the stand testifying about her relationship with Nathan Ward. We'll show you some of the heated exchanges. And discuss the case with a special legal panel.  Wednesday's mass shooting during the Kansas City Chiefs' celebration sparks more talks about gun reform. We'll talk to one expert about what really needs to be done to see a change. A former Ohio police officer is waiting for a jury to decide his fate after killing a black man. We'll talk to the attorney representing the family of Casy Goodson, Jr. who was shot in the doorway of his grandmother's home.  Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: K.C. Kan. Shooting,GOP's House Majority Shrinking,MLK Advisor Superbowl Ad,Chatbot Engineer Academy Chaos in Kansas City after today's Super Bowl Champions parade. One person is dead, ten injured, and two people are reportedly in custody.  The House is closing the power gap after Tuesday night's special election win replaced expelled George Santos.  The Black Economic Alliance Foundation releases its new Policy Agenda to Advance Black Work, Wages, and Wealth. We'll examine how the new policies will help the black community.  Tennessee Republicans blocked a resolution honoring a black Grammy winner while approving the same measure for a white one.  He was one of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s advisors. Sunday, he was featured in a Super Bowl ad against hate. Dr. Clarence Jones will join us to discuss the ad and his latest book, the Last of the Lions.  And in our Tech Talk segment, a program aimed at getting folks in the technology field in four weeks. We'll talk to the founder of the Chatbot Engineer Academy.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Women Murdered Most, Black Single Mothers On Politics, Replacing George Santos, Congo Crisis Black women are being murdered at a higher rate than white women. We'll dissect the study published in The Lancet medical journal that breaks down homicide rates of Black women ages 25 to 44 across 30 states with Senior Adjunct Professor, Adelphi University School of Social Work. We'll also discuss a survey where Middler Moms or black single mothers voice their concerns over the country's direction, the struggle over covering basic expenses, and the importance of school choice.   The Senate passes a $95B aid package for Ukraine and Isreal; all eyes are on the House to see if Speaker Johnson will bring the measure to the floor for a vote. New Yorkers are headed to the poll to replace expelled Congressman George Santos. And Protestors in the Congo are burning the American flag as rebel groups are killing innocent people. We'll talk to a  National Security and Foreign Policy Expert about why the anger is being taken out on Western countries.  Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Girl Dad Week, SCOTUS to Decide Trump's Immunity, Defense Secretary Back In Hospital LIVE at the Lincoln Theater in Columbus, Ohio, kicking off Black Girl Dad Week, sponsored by Male Behavioral Health. During the second hour of tonight's show, I'll be moderating a fireside chat with Ohio Congresswoman Joyce Beatty. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. In a last-ditch effort, Trump asks the Supreme Court to prevent his prosecution in the federal election interference. Defense Secretary Llyod Austin is back at Walter Reed Military Medical Center. We'll have an update on his condition.  A Black truck driver who a K-9 attacked during a traffic stop settles with an Ohio city.  A Michigan state lawmaker loses his staff and committee appointment for a social media post about replacement theory.  And the black hair care business loses an icon. The founder of Dudley hair care,  Joseph Louis Dudley Sr, has died. Watch #BlackStarNetwork streaming 24/7  Amazon Fire TV / Amazon News, Prime Video, Freevee + Plex.tv Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TSU Board Dismantling, Call to Colonized Africa, VP Harris Defends Biden,NFL Denying Dementia Claims Tennessee lawmakers want to dismantle Tennesse State University's Board of Trustees. One of the two opposing the measure will join us tonight to explain why White Republicans are going so hard after TSU.  Blackwater founder Erik Prince says the countries immigrants are fleeing from lack the proper governance and should be colonized. Yeah, he said countries should be colonized to bring law and order. Vice President Kamala Harris defends President Joe Biden and says the Department of Justice Special Counsel's report is "politically motivated." Just weeks after Louisiana lawmakers agreed on new Congressional districts, a federal judge ruled that their state districts are unconstitutional and must be redrawn. Big Pharma tried to explain why U.S. drug prices are significantly higher than those of countries on Capitol Hill. And I have some things to say about how pharmaceutical companies are not spending ad dollars with black media companies. The Washington Post did an investigation into the NFL's concussion settlement and found they are still denying players' dementia claims. We'll talk to former NFL player Ricky Ray and Roxanne Gordon, whose husband, Amon C. Gordon,  was diagnosed with Traumatic Brain Injury in 2012 after playing eight seasons in the NFL. He's still fighting to qualify for the settlement.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA DA Blamed for Fumbling Cop Shooting Case, Flint Water Crisis, Black Trumper Calls out Racism A black Georgia family says a black district attorney mishandled the case of the fatal officer-involved shooting of Devonte Brown by not presenting all of the evidence to the Cobb County grand jury. The Brown family attorney is here to explain.  The Supreme Court heard arguments in the election case to keep Trump off of Colorado's ballots. The questions asked by the justices seem to lean towards rejecting the argument Trump violated Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.  National Security expert Dr. Nola Haynes will join us tonight to discuss the latest U.S. drone strike and why the Israeli Prime Minister called a ceasefire proposal "delusional." We continue a reflection of the Flint Water Crisis with one teen's efforts to ensure every Flint citizen has clean water. Little Miss Flint, Mari Copeny, is here to update us on her water filter fund.  And Charlie Kirk is pissing off black conservatives. One of Trump's advisors, Dr. Darrell Scott, will join me tonight to talk about how racists like Kirk are taking over.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.7.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lexington, Miss. Discrimination Lawsuit, Fani Willis Woes, Flint Water Crisis, GOP Bust Border Deal A Mississippi civil rights group says the police in Lexington harass and abuse black residents of the major-black town. The Justice Department is already investigating the city for discrimination practices. Civil rights group JUILAN just slapped the city with a lawsuit. The founder of JUILAN is here to explain the case. Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis continues to dodge MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.  Senate Republicans block border bill. And Republican Senator James Lankford says his life was threatened for his attempt to reach a border deal with the Democrats.  We'll also continue reflecting on the Flint Water Crisis by looking at how much attorneys are getting from the lawsuits they file for those affected the most.    Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Snoop Dogg & Master P Cereal Lawsuit, Flint Water Crisis, Black-owned Business Call Out Use of Brand Snoop Dogg and Master P are taking on retail giants Walmart and Post Foods for allegedly keeping Snoop Dogg's cereals off store shelves. Attorney Ben Crump and Master P are here to explain what's being done to keep their products from the consumers.  Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Savannah, Georgia, today for her "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour."  We'll hear some of what she had to say about the state with the 6-week abortion ban.  A federal appeals court rules that Trump is not immune from prosecution.  Brett Farve may have to shell out more money to repay those Mississippi welfare funds he "mistakenly" received.  And a Colorado settles with a black family who was held at gunpoint for hours after cops thought they were in a stolen car. We'll continue reflecting on the Flint Water Crisis with a former city official.   In our Marketplace segment, a black-owned business calls out Fabletics for using their brand for Black History Month marketing. The Founder and CEO of Actively Black will be to explain it all.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Gov't Advertising Act, Tenn. GOP Want Black Rep. to Resign, Flint: 10 Years Later, Grammy Recap Black-owned media gets pennies on the dollar, if anything, compared to mainstream media complaints. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will be here to explain the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act, which would require agencies to justify the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses. Tennesee Republicans want Representative Justin Jones to resign from office. For, get this, not wanting to lead the pledge of allegiance.  Target pulls a product about black civil rights icons because of the flat-out inaccuracies. We'll show you the now-viral video a Nevada history teacher shot showing what was wrong with the product.  This year marks the 10th year since the Flint, Michigan, Water Crisis began. This week, we will reflect on the government failures that created the issue and kept those responsible from being held accountable.  The Poor People's Campaign is launching its voter mobilization plan for this year's election.  And journalist Clay Cane will be in the studio to discuss his new book, "The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump."  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Clergy Want Ceasefire, Female Pastor Sermon Removed, Amir Locke, Carl Weathers, & Joe Madison  Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to one spiritual leader who says a cease-fire is necessary.  Dr. Gina M. Stewart broke the precedent by becoming the first woman to deliver a sermon during the National Baptist Convention. Her sermon was mysteriously taken down. She'll be here to talk about why.  Today is exactly two years since Amir Locke was gunned down within seconds of the  Minneapolis, Minnesota, police department trying to execute a no-knock warrant. His family will be here to tell us how they've been doing to get justice for Amir.  Tonight, we honor two legends we lost this week: Actor Carl Weathers and Civil rights activist and radio host Joe Madison, known as "The Black Eagle. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Joe Madison, New Rainbow Push CEO, Black Clergy Want Ceasefire We're LIVE from Dallas, Texas, for the installation of  Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The South Carolina School Board that fired a black superintendent after two months on the job has offered the acting white superintendent the job without going through the proper hiring process. One of those school board members is calling it blatant systemic racism. She's here to explain. A Mississippi civil rights group has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city of Lexington, claiming the city's police officers harassed and abused black residents of the major-black town.  Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis has been dodging MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for how he handled his health crisis at his first news conference since being released from the hospital.  And Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to some spiritual leaders about why they say a cease-fire is needed.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.31.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jam Master Jay Murder,Nikki Haley & The Breakfast Club,Plies' to Biden-Harris, Canceled Black Shows It's been over 20 years since Run DMC's Jam Master Jay was murdered. The trial for the two who police say gunned the DJ down in his New York studio started this week. Journalist Janell Snowden, who's been following the case for years, is here to let us know what's happening in the case.  Nikki Haley was on The Breakfast Club today. I will deconstruct what she said since we know she didn't get any real pushback for the lies she peddles.  Plies has a strong message for the Biden-Harris administration.  About 20 black shows have been canceled in the past year. Writer-producer Issa Rae says black creators must stop depending on white studios to tell our stories. I'll break that down for you.  Last night, I was on Stephan A. Smith's show and explained how MAGA is conditioning our culture.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act In Jeopardy, Cori Bush Investigation, Black Attorneys Face Discipline, Real or IA? A federal appeal court declined to reconsider the ruling that says private entities cannot bring lawsuits under a provision of the law known as Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Barbara Arnwine, the President and Founder of Transformative Justice Coalition is here to discuss the implications of this ruling on the future of voting rights.  Wisconsin Republicans are trying to pressure the newest liberal state supreme court justice to recuse herself from the state's registering case the court has yet to agree to hear.  Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush responds to the Justice Department's investigation into how she spent campaign funds on her security detail.  Two Black Florida attorneys, father and daughter, are at risk of being disciplined for disagreeing with a judge's ruling. They will be here to explain how disagreeing with a judge could lead to their disbarment.  Do you know how to spot fake news? AI-generated content is flooding YouTube with fake stories targeting black celebrities. We'll talk to a Social Analyst who will give us tips on spotting the misinformation.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: BLM Activist Attorney's Home Raided, Fight for Reproductive Freedoms, Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen A California judge orders the Los Angeles Police Department to destroy photographs of legal documents officers allegedly took during an unannounced raid on the home of an attorney representing a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, Melina Abdullah.  She and her attorney join us tonight.  A Florida Republican Congresswoman is taking to task for bragging about bills she voted against.  You have to see how she tries to squirm he way out of that discussion.  We'll tell you how several U.S. historians are helping the Supreme Court decide if Donald Trump violated the 14th Amendment. Vice President Kamala Harris gets interrupted during her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Town Hall.  Wichita, Kansas, Police are searching for the people who cut down a Jackie Robinson bronze statue.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: UN's Highest Court Tells Israel To Prevent Genocide, Judge Blocks EPA Efforts In LA's Cancer Alley It's Friday, January 26, 2024. Roland's in Toledo, Ohio. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The International Court of Justice stops short of calling for a cease-fire but does demand Israel prevent genocide and ease the humanitarian plight of Gazans. Mark Thompson will join Roland to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict. A Trump-appointed federal judge blocks the enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act's disparate-impact requirements against Louisiana agencies along Cancer Alley. Roland will talk to an advocate about how this ruling will affect Louisianians.  Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry wants to follow in Alabama's footsteps by finding other methods of executions. Alabama used nitrogen gas Thursday night to carry out a death sentence.  It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN Trooper Charged For Killing Black Motorist, Biden's Strong Economy, Texas CROWN Act On Trial  A Minnesota State Trooper is facing murder charges in the death of a black man during a traffic stop. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels is representing Ricky Cobb II's family. He's here to discuss the charges and why it took so long for trooper Ryan Londregan to be held accountable.  President Biden says Americans create a strong economy as the country exceeds expectations. Proof that Bidenomics is working! That fool Tim Scott is spreading lies about how Trump has helped minorities more than Biden.   Texas' CROWN Act is going on trial next month. Black teen Darryl George has not been in a regular classroom because of the length of his locs. Texas State Representative Rhetta Bowers, who sponsored the state's bill, will discuss how the law not mentioning length provides a loophole for discrimination.  It is National Gun Violence Survivors Week, and a Maryland Congressman is hosting an Action Summit on Capitol Hill to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence. He and a mother who lost her daughter to gun violence will join us tonight.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Are Primaries Predictive?, Ala.'s Racist Death Penalty Laws, King Family Speaks, Black Travel Box It's officially election season as primaries are underway. Do you know why we have a primary process? The National Political Director of People For the American Way will be here to explain if primaries predict who the next president will be.  Alabama is on track to use an untested execution method. Don Siegelman, former Alabama governor, will be here to explain how the state's death penalty laws are rooted in racism from the Jim Crow era. Former Maryland prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is on trial again.  Bernice King remembers her brother Dexter today.  And in our Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the founder of the Black Travel Box. It has all your hair and skin care needs while you travel.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.22.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roe v Wade 51 Years Later, New Hampshire Primary Preview, Dexter King Dies It's the 51st anniversary of Woe v Wade. Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off her tour on abortion rights in Wisconsin. She blasted Republicans as extremists for trying to ban abortions. We'll hear what she had to say and look at how abortion is taking center stage in the 2024 election with the spokesperson for Planned Parenthood Votes.  We'll have a preview into tomorrow's primary election in New Hampshire, and the GOP presidential candidates field is shrinking.  The Supreme Court paves the way for the Biden Administration to remove razor wire from the Texas-Mexico border.  Dexter, the youngest son of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Coretta Scott King, has died. And the death toll in the Israeli government's genocidal onslaught against Gaza officially passed 25,000 this weekend, according to the Gaza Ministry of Health.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Battle for LA's 2nd Majority-Black Congressional Dist., MD Principal's Alleged Racist Remarks The battle over Lousiaina's second majority-black congressional district continues after the state legislature reneges on a bipartisan agreement on the proposed congressional maps. Louisiana State Representative Candace Newell and Jared Evans from the Legal Defense Fund are here to update us on the case and what can be expected during next week's special session.  Baltimore County, Maryland, Public Schools principal is allegedly recorded making derogatory remarks about staff, Black students, and Jewish families. According to findings from the Axios Vibes survey by The Harris Poll, Americans have a surprising degree of overall satisfaction with their economic situation. We'll talk to an economist about the survey's findings. Patriot Bank agrees to settlement with the Department of Justice over race-based lending allegations in Tennessee.  Vice President Kamala Harris was on The View today, discussing why they should get a second term in the White House. She also responds to Nikki Haley, saying America has never been a racist country.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.16.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana's Proposed Congressional Map, Iowa's Brown Bag Ballots, Breaking Down Racism in America Louisiana's new proposed congressional map will create a second majority-black district. House Speaker Mike Johnson, who is from the Pelican state, isn't happy with that.  I'll explain why.  Our economy is booming, but some folks aren't really excited about the growth.  We'll break down why Wall Street isn't feeling this great economy.  Trump was the clear winner in the Iowa Caucus, but one of the most talked about things from last night's vote was how the ballots were collected.  Moms for Liberty failed to completely overtake South Carolina School boards, so they are creating a school with your tax dollars.  A former California deputy will spend 30 days behind bars for killing an unarmed black man.   And I have some words for Nimarata Nikki Haley, who had the audacity to say to the world that America has never been racist.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.15.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther, King, Jr. Iowa Caucus, 14 States Reject Summer Food Program Folks across the nation are remembering the legacy of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on his birthday. We'll show you how folks, including the president and the vice president, commemorated the life of the civil rights icon. The great-great-grandson of Civil War hero Robert Smalls, who commandeered a Confederate ship in Charleston Harbor to secure his freedom, is running for Congress, hoping to unseat Nancy Mace. Michael B. Moore will be here to talk about his campaign.  Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is home resting after a two-week stay in a hospital getting treated for complications from surgery. Fourteen states are opting out of the federal summer feeding program for low-income families.  And it's the first Republican presidential nominating contest of 2024--the Iowa Caucus. We have a special panel in Iowa to tell us what to expect.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Lincoln Univ. pres. on leave after faculty suicide, Aderrien Murry's 911 Audio, U.S Yemen Strikes The apparent suicide of Lincoln University of Missouri's Vice President of Student Affairs is sparking calls for the resignation of the school's president. Allegations of bullying may be what led to Dr. Antoinette Candia-Bailey's death. The President of  Lincoln University National Alumni Association will be here to tell us what alums want to see happen. The 911 calls in the Mississippi case where 11-year-old Aderrien Murry raises questions about the cop who shot him in the chest and knew a child was in the home. Carlos Moore, the family attorney, will walk us through the suggested discrepancies.  The white supremest who killed ten and injured three in the 2022 mass shooting at Buffalo, New York's Tops Friendly Supermarket, will face the death penalty in his federal trial.  Millions will see more debt relief from the Biden administration's SAVE program. We'll tell you if you qualify.  The U.S. and U.K. launched strikes in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen on Thursday. National Security expert Dr. Nola Haynes will explain why we had to strike.  And a sad update to one of our Black and Missing.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tenn. Rep Silenced Again, Wis. Kindergartener Left on Bus, No Charges for Ohio Miscarriage  Tennessee Republicans are silencing Democratic Representative Justin Jones, one of the lawmakers expelled last year. We'll explain why he says House Speaker Cameron Sexton has too much power.  I was in Knoxville, Tennessee, for the  MLK Leadership Symposium and Awards Luncheon, where I spoke to Representative Gloria Johnson, who did not get expelled. You don't want to miss that conversation.  The black Ohio woman who suffered a miscarriage in her home will not face charges.  A Wisconsin kindergartener gets left on a school bus, and the police do little to help find the child. We'll tell you how the family found the 5-year-old on their own. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.10.2024 #RolandMartinUnfilteredL Hunter Biden Rattles Republicans, VA's 1st Black Del. House Speaker Sworn In, N.C.'s $25M Settlement Hunter Biden had Republican shook today as he strolled into the House Judiciary Committee hearing on him being held in contempt. We'll show you what the parties said during firey exchanges.  Virginia has its first black Delegate House Speaker. Don Scott was sworn in today. A federal appeals court says Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated the First Amendment by removing state prosecutor Andrew Warren in 2022.   A North Carolina man who spent 44 years in prison for a rape he did not commit settles with the state and city of Concord for $25 million.  And my interview with Theresa Runstedtler, a Professor and Historian of Race and Sport at American University, about her book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA."   You don't want to miss that conversation.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.9.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris GA Voting Rights Roundtable, Eddie Bernice Johnson Funeral, Trump Wants Economy Failure Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Atlanta today to participate in a roundtable discussion with community leaders focused on the fight for voting rights. Cliff Albright, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, was there, and he'll tell us what happened.  The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee vows to spend millions for the 2024 election cycle.   Hundreds gathered to honor former Texas Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson.  During Donald Trump's appeal of immunity, his attorney said he could order the assassination of his political rival and not be prosecuted for it unless he was impeached. Ya'll have to hear this foolishness. And Trump actually said he hoped the economy would fail. His reason is absolutely ridiculous.  The SWAC conference is trying to crack down on streaming games. Scottay, the host of Offscript will be here to tell us about what's happening between SWAC and Louisiana's Grambling State University.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.8.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden's Campaign Speech, Miss. Bodycam of Aderrien Murry Shooting, Ala. Cop Indicted for Murder President Joe Biden was at Mother Emanuel AME church amid reelection campaign.President Biden gave a campaign speech Monday at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina, where nine people were killed in a shooting in 2015. We'll show you what happened and hear what Rep. James Clyburn and Biden had to say.  Mississippi officials release dramatic bodycam footage of a shooting of an unarmed 11-year-old boy by a police officer. The family attorney will walk us through the nearly two-minute video that changed Aderrien Murry's life.  A former Alabama police officer is charged with murdering Stephen Perkins during an altercation with a tow truck driver.  Lee Merritt will join us to discuss the latest in this bizarre case.  Iowa's only minority-focus presidential forum gets canceled because nearly all GOP candidates rejected the invitation.  The co-founder of  Brown and Black Forums of America will be here to explain what's happening in Iowa. And the SWAC conference is trying to crack down on streaming games.  Scottay, the host of Offscript will be here to tell us about what's happening between SWAC and Louisiana's Grambling State University.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. State-Run Court,Harry Dunn for Congress,Black Unemployment Drops, Roland Dissects Umar Johnson The state-run court in Mississippi's majority-black capital is becoming a reality after attempts for a permanent injunction failed. Jackson's City Council President and the Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice will join me to discuss what this means for the city.  He did his best to protect the capitol on January 6. Now, he's running for Maryland's 3rd Congressional District. Former Capitol Police officer Harry Dunn will be here to explain why he's running for office.  Republican Presidential candidate Nikky Haley did her best to back-peddle her statement about the Civil War during CNN's Town Hall. Ya'll wait until you hear how she tried to clean it up.  December's job report was better than predicted, with the black unemployment rate and the black men's unemployment rate taking a tumble.  And I have been waiting to come back to discuss what Umar Johnson said on Joe Budden's Podcast. Tonight I'm going to dissect his ass.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bishop Barber Meets AMC CEO, Chicago Firefighter Discrimination Suit, Florida's Abortion Rights A federal judge ruled a conservative group did not violate the Voting Rights Act when it challenged the eligibility of more than 360,000 Georgia voters just before a 2021 runoff election.  Harvard's ousted President, Claudine Gay, sheds light on why she resigned in an op-ed for the New York Times. We'll examine why she said, "What Just Happened at Harvard Is Bigger Than Me." Bishop William Barber will be here to discuss what happened in his meeting with AMC's CEO after police escorted him out in a North Carolina theater.  117 Chicago firefighters have been a part of a civil lawsuit for decades. I'll talk to the employment attorney handling the case to find out why this case, which started in the late 1990s, has not been settled.  A Florida group wants the issue of abortion left up to voters and not legislators. I'll talk to the President of Women's Voices for Southwest Florida about the petition to get abortion on the 2024 ballot.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris' 1st Trip of 2024, Border Crisis, Kenya To Aid Haiti, Tips To Getting Your Baby To Sleep Folks are still asking what Vice President Kamala Harris is doing. Today, she was in Las Vegas, Nevada, congratulating Culinary Workers Union Local 226 on their successful new contracts. You'll hear what she had to say.  House GOPs are resigning, chipping away at their majority. We'll tell you who's leaving and what that could mean for this election cycle.  The border dispute between the Texas Governor and the Biden administration escalated after the Supreme Court was asked to remove the razor wire at the U.S.-Mexico border. We'll discuss this request with the Executive Vice President for Strategic Partnerships, JustLeadershipUSA.  Haiti continues to be in a leadership crisis as gangs maintain control over most of the country. I'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Affairs Legal Analyst about the help Kenya wants to provide the Caribbean country. And parents who are having trouble getting those babies to sleep. We'll talk to a Baby Sleep Coach who says she can help you get your baby sleeping through the night in less than two weeks.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Calif. Deputy Kills Black Woman who Called 911, Claudine Gay Resigns, Setting Healthy Resolutions  * #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Curl Prep | Visit https://www.curlprep.com/ for natural hair solutions! Us the discount code "ROLAND" at checkout * A black California woman calls 911 for help and ends up dead at the hands of those who were supposed to protect her. We'll show you the bodycam footage of what happened to Niani Finlayson.  Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns. Twenty-two states and 40 cities increase minimum wages to ring in the New Year to at least $15. Two historic icons have died. U.S. Representative Eddie Bernice Johnson and one of the last living sanitation workers who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Memphis,Elmore Nickelberry. And we'll talk to Licensed Professional Counselor Robin May about how to set healthy New Year's resolutions.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2023 Year In Review, 2024 Year Preview Since it's the last Friday of the year, we'll look at some of the biggest stories in 2023.  We'll also preview what we can expect in the new year from Congress, the Supreme Court, and the elections. Our panel will get to throw in a few of their own 2024 predictions.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA GOP Maps Approved, Amazon Delivery Partner Attacked, NYT sues OpenAI, Judge Kim Book Series A federal judge in Georgia approved the Republican-drawn congressional map, rejecting the argument that the latest district lines illegally diluted the voting power of minority residents near Atlanta.....Georgia's Legislative Black Caucus Chair Carl Gilliard....and Melanie Campbell.... President and C-E-O of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation... will be here to discuss how this ruling will impact the 2024 elections.... An Amazon delivery partner RECORDS herself being attacked while trying to deliver a package in a Texas apartment complex..... I'll talk to Jah-MAYA Miller about what happened when she was just TRYING to do her job.  Nikki Haley is "back peddling" her answer about what caused the Civil War....She SAYS a Democratic 'plant set her up."  You'll hear what she said and HOW she's trying to clean it up.  The New York Times is suing "Open-AI and Microsoft for copyright infringement.   I'll talk to an A-I expert about the lawsuit ---- and how the artificial intelligence product can be seen as a threat. And I'll talk to a co-author of the children's book series,   "Judge Kim and The Kid's Court,"  designed to teach "OUR" kids about the law.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AMC Apologizes to Bishop Barber,Opal Lee Gets Family Land Back,A League of Our Own,The Walls Group The CEO of AMC Theaters is apologizing to Bishop William Barber for getting kicked out of a North Carolina theater. We'll explain why.  Republicans are desperately trying to find something to use to impeach President Biden. We'll discuss what straws the GOP is grasping at now.  Michigan's supreme court allows Trump to state on the state's ballot.  The "Grandmother of Juneteenth" is gifted back the land her family once owned before a racist mob forced them out.  A Black-owned independent baseball league is holding open tryouts for its upcoming season. We'll talk to someone from A League of Our Own. And Roland's sit down with the gospel sibling quartet, The Walls Group, who participated in McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Wash. Cops Acquitted in Black Man's Death, Miss. Cop Returns to Work, Gospel Artist Bri Babineaux A Washington state jury acquitted three officers in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten, and restrained face-down on a Tacoma sidewalk as he pleaded for breath.  The Ellis family attorney will be here to tell us how the family feels about this verdict. The Black Mississippi officer who shot an unarmed 11-year-old gets his job back after a grand jury found he did nothing wrong.  The Supreme Court is not going to interfere in Trump's immunity claims.  We'll discuss how the court is going to let the appeals play out before weighing in on the election interference case. A North Carolina Republican Senator is pushing a bill that will withhold federal funds from states like Colorado, which is utilizing the 14th Amendment to keep Trump off the ballot.  We'll also have Roland's interview with gospel artist Bri Babineaux, who will explain how her YouTube channel helped her get her first record deal.   Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Calls For Clarence Thomas' Recusal, N.Y.'s Reparations Commission, Seasonal Affective Disorder, DOE Folks want Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to recuse himself from upcoming cases centered on Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. We'll tell how one democratic senator made his case for Thomas' recusal.  The co-founder of Moms for Liberty gets blasted by a college student during a recent school board meeting, demanding her resignation. We'll show what he said in a now-viral video.  New York is the third state to create a reparations commission. I'll talk to the Director of the Reparation Education Project about why the U.S. should look closely at reparations.  It's the shortest day of the year and the beginning of winter. With that comes Seasonal Affective Disorder. If you don't know what that means, don't worry. We'll have a doctor here to explain what it is and how to avoid it.  We'll also have Roland's 1-on-1 interview with award-winning gospel artist DOE.   She'll explain how she started singing God's praises.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Border Law, Trump Booted off Colo. Ballot, Conn. City Sue for Botched Death Investigations Texas has a new law that will allow police to arrest migrants who enter the U.S. illegally. Texas Representative Mark Veasey is here tonight to discuss this law and the recent lawsuit filed by a Texas County.  Colorado Supreme Court's historic decision to boot Trump off the primary presidential ballot under the 14th Amendment is not setting well with those MAGA folks. We'll break down what this means and discuss the possibility of the U.S. Supreme Court overturning the decision with a former U.S. District Judge and Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal.  President Joe Biden responds to Trump saying immigrants coming to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country." Two black Connecticut families filed federal lawsuits against a city because of how the police investigated their deaths. The attorney representing both families will explain why they are going after the city.  And my 1-on-1 with gospel artist Sir The Baptist, who showcased her talents on the McDonald's 17th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump's Racist Rhetoric, Justice Clarence Thomas Financials, Chocolate Side Dishes, Hezekiah Walker Former President Donald Trump's attorneys are arguing he has the freedom to say what he wants, and he continues to push that point when he recently said immigrants coming to the U.S. are "poisoning the blood of our country."  We'll dissect what he said and who he was really talking about.  I'll talk to one of the ProPublica reporters who wrote the article about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas' financial history, his push to lift speaking bans and salary raises for justices.  The White House Christmas video highlighting the decorations has gone viral. I'll break down why so many folks are bashing the festive display.  In tonight's Marketplace segment, I'll talk to a luxury chocolatier, the owner of Phillip Ashley Chocolates, who is making your favorite side dish into a bite-sized chocolate treat.  And you'll see my sit down with gospel artist Hezekiah Walker, who was part of McDonald's  Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.  d the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jonathan Majors Guilty, Navy Federal Mortgage Disparities, Surviving Holiday Blues, Anthony Brown  A nine-person New York jury convicts actor Jonathan Majors of misdemeanor assault and harassment in connection with a March 25 incident between his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. We'll have a special panel to break down what happened in the courtroom that led to a guilty verdict.  Navy Federal Credit Union said the recent mortgage disparities report is inaccurate.   Tonight, we will break the numbers down with BSN's Get Wealthy Host, Deborah Owens, and the CEO of First Independence Bank. The Justice Department launched a database that tracks the misconduct of federal law enforcement officers.  We are in the middle of the holiday season, and many of us are dealing with the blues. We'll talk to a Licensed Professional Counselor about identifying and surviving those holiday blues.  Any my 1-on-1 with gospel artist Anthony Brown, who was part of McDonald's 17th Annual Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rudy Giuliani hit with $148M judgment; Mortgage Disparities, Miss. Cop Cleared for Shooting Kid It's Friday, December 15, 2023. Michael Imhotep is sitting in for Roland. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. A federal jury slaps a multi-million dollar judgment against Rudy Giuliani for defaming two black Georgia election workers.  The Georgia woman found guilty of murder in the death of a hit-and-run driver in May 2019 learned her fate in court today. You'll show you what happened at her sentencing hearing.   The attorney for the unarmed 11-year-old Mississippi boy shot by a police officer will be here to discuss the grand jury clearing the officer of any wrongdoing, why the bodycam video is not being released, and their $5 million lawsuit. The only Kentucky officer criminally charged in Breonna Taylor's death will be retried in federal court.  And we'll discuss a report claiming the nation's largest credit union rejected more than half its Black conventional mortgage applicants. Navy Federal has some explaining to do.  It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Calif. Vet Sues LAPD, GA Vigilante Woman Convicted of Murdering Black Man, Fmr. Democrat Dumps Party A welfare check for a California veteran ended up with him in handcuffs. Now, he's suing the Los Angeles Police Department for wrongful arrest. We have the bodycam footage, and his attorney will be here to discuss the case.  A Georgia family finds relief when a jury convicts a white woman not minding her own business. We'll tell you about Kenneth Herring, who was chased down and murdered after a 2019 hit-and-run accident. A New York jury is deciding the fate of Jonathan Majors.   A Georgia jury is determining how much money Rudy Guliani should pay for defaming two black election workers. And you definitely don't want to miss my conversation with a former campaign advisor to Bernie Sanders and President Joe Biden, who will explain why he dumped the democratic party to become a Republican.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: N.C. Wrongful Death Suit, Curbing Police Brutality, Women's Abortion Rights, Jonathan Majors' Trial A North Carolina family says a sheriff's deputy violated Sylvester Demetrius Selby's constitutional rights when he was gunned down in front of his home. The family's attorney is here to walk us through the federal lawsuit against Dare County.  The Supreme Court will take up the issue of abortion pill production, and Texas is forcing a woman who needs an abortion out of state. I'll talk to a Texas state representative about the threats Attorney General Ken Paxton is making to doctors who want to provide care to women in need. House Republicans are pushing to formally authorize the impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden without actual evidence of what crimes he's committed.  The Jonathan Majors' assault trial enters its second week.   Lauren Victoria Burke has been in the courtroom and will let us know what came out in today's testimony.  In tonight's Tech Talk segment, a woman's nightmare about young black men being killed by police motivates her to create an app that she says can minimize police brutality and hate crimes. And I'll show you the conversations I had with the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau and  Airbnb's Community Partners Programs and Engagement Director at the 2023 Hope Global Forums.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2023 Hope Global Forums, Harvard Supporting President, A Few Wood Men, Inaugural Beach Bowl It's a wrap here at the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta. Roland talks with Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Treasury Secretary. We'll show you what Ambassador Andrew Young had to say about the Israel-Hamas conflict and what Marcia Fudge, the Department of Housing and Urban Development Secretary, had to say about the importance of homeownership.  Here's what else is coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Harvard is standing behind its president, Claudine Gay, despite calls for her resignation over her congressional testimony on campus anti-semitism and plagiarism allegations. We'll explain why the Massachusetts attorney general filed a civil rights lawsuit against a white nationalist group. In tonight's Marketplace Segment, it's being called a "groundbreaking" black-owned watch collection. The creator of A Few Wood Men will be here to talk about her line of wooden watches designed exclusively for men and women of distinction. Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, is hosting the inaugural Beach Bowl between HBCUs, Johnson C. Smith, and Fort Valley State University. The founder of the bowl's official broadcast partner, Urban Edge Network, will be here to discuss this matchup.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2023 Hope Global Forums, Ala. Cops Fired, Charges Dropped for Ala. Riverboat Co-Captain We are live from the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta. This year's theme is "Making the Case for Optimism."   We have amazing interviews with folks like Mayor Andre Dickens, Motivational Speaker Les Brown,  the Director of the U.S. Census Bureau, and the 27th Administrator of the U.S. Small Business Administration. Also, on tonight's show, Michigan is the first state that will automatically reinstate the voting rights of people leaving prisons. Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist II is here to discuss this groundbreaking legislation.  In Alabama, cops get fired and suspended for killing a black man in front of his home. We'll tell you why the mayor did not name them.  Three men pleaded guilty in the Alabama Riverfront brawl, and the charges for the riverboat co-captain have been dropped.  A New Jersey man gets eight years in prison for his racist harassment of his black neighbors.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fmr. S.C. Deputy Fired & Charged, Texas Correctional Officer Dies On Duty, 1-on 1 w. Cenk Uygur A South Carolina deputy is out of a job and facing criminal assault charges for punching a black man in the face multiple times during an arrest. The legal team representing Rashard Duncan is here to give us details about this case.  A Texas family is still waiting for answers about how their loved one died while working as a correctional officer assisting in an inmate extraction. Jovian Motley's family attorney is here to explain this bizarre case.  The overall unemployment rate took a dip in November, but for black men, it jumped over a whole point. We'll talk to an economist about why the number of black men is on the rise. And I sat down with author and founder of the Young Turks, Cenk Uygur, about his new book, "Justice is Coming: How Progressives Are Going to Take Over the Country and America Is Going to Love It."  You don't want to miss that conversation  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Pickens, Co. Ala.: Micah Washington & Glenn Foster, Jr. Lawsuits, LA Congressional Map Extension A huge lawsuit is coming against the Pickens County, Alabama, Sheriff's office and the officer who tased a handcuffed black man in the back. In an RMU exclusive, Micah Washington's attorney is here to tell what happened when Reform, Alabama, police officer Dana Elmore approached his client.  Pickens County, Alabama, is also where former Saints football player Glenn Foster, Jr. died in police custody nearly two years ago. His family just filed a wrongful death lawsuit, and they are here to give us details about the case as we approach the second anniversary of his death.  Louisiana gets an extension to redraw the state's congressional maps. I'll talk to a lawmaker about how they will redraw the maps if Governor John Bel Edwards does not plan on calling a special session to draw a new map. The Biden administration is trying to keep more money in our pockets. More folks are getting their student loan debt forgiven. And Biden has a new plan to lower prescription drug costs. I'll talk to a policy expert on how opening up drug patents can save us money.  And we'll discuss why the menthol cigarette ban is being postponed.   Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: McCarthy Resigns, VP Harris Breaks Historic Record, Louisiana's Black Community & Chemical Plants Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is going back on his word and submitted his resignation. House Republicans are gearing up to authorize President Joe Biden's impeachment inquiry.   We'll have a preview of the fourth Republican debate that's scheduled to begin at 8p EST.  We'll tell you about Vice President Kamala Harris shattering a nearly two-century-old record for casting the most tie-breaking votes in the Senate. More chemical plants may be popping up along Louisiana's Gulf Coast, affecting the blacks and the poor. The founder of the Vessel Project of Louisiana will join us tonight to discuss what they are doing to ensure the health of black communities.  Deadlines for Healthcare is approaching. Healthfirst's Senior Vice President of State Programs will be here to ensure you don't miss your opportunity to get Healthcare.  Federal lawmakers want the National Institute of Mental Health to research the condition--also known as post-incarceration syndrome. I'll talk to a formerly incarcerated woman about why she says Post-Traumatic Prison Disorder Legislation is necessary.  And in tonight's Tech Talk segment, a new way of networking through the Black Women Hustle App.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Ala. Man Tased While Handcuffed, La. Judge Orders New Sheriff's Elex, Calif. Cop Sues Depart. A West Alabama police officer is on administrative leave after tasing a handcuffed black man in the back. We'll talk to some officers of the Pickens County NAACP about his disturbing case.  A black California police officer says she was punished for stepping in to de-escalate a situation between a fellow officer and suspect. We'll tell you about her lawsuit against the Pasadena police department.  A Louisiana judge ordered a new election for the Caddo Parish sheriff's race, which was decided by one vote. A Louisiana political strategist will join us to discuss the 11 illegal votes the judge discovered.  The Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the National Legal and Policy Center,  Peter Flaherty, called for Visa to revoke its Black Lives Matter endorsement after the group showed support for Palestine. He's here to explain his demand.  And in our Marketplace segment, it's a game that could get your black card revoked! We'll talk to the creators of the Trivia For Us Card Game.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating Alpha Phi Alpha, Inc. Founders Day | #BlackStarNetwork  Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner is joining us to discuss his response to mayoral candidate John Whitmire's political dog whistle questioning diversity.  Congressmen Steven Horsford and Emanuel Cleaver will shed light on this election cycle, affordable housing, voting rights, and what is happening in the House.   Actress Juliana Margulies is back peddling her statements aligning black people and the LBGTQ+ community with Palestinian terrorists.  Another Trump co-defendant could have her bail revoked if her recent statements are found to be threatening a witness.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: George Santo Expelled, Jussie Smollett Loses Appeal, Menthol Ban: Pros & Cons, World AIDS Day In a historic vote, Congress expells that lying Congressman from New York. George Santos is out! We'll look at today's vote and talk to Maryland Representative Glenn Ivey, who is on the House Ethics Committee. The attorneys for Donald Trump and the remaining defendants try to get their charges thrown out in today's marathon motion hearing. We'll tell you what happened in Georgia.  Actor Jussie Smollett is returning to jail after an Illinois appeals court upholds his conviction.   Tonight, we're having the menthol cigarette ban. We will hear the pros and cons of the impending ban on the product specifically aimed at the black community.  And it's World AIDS Day. I'll talk to a doctor about why it's difficult for black people to get the drug designed to lower HIV rates when we are leading the in the new HIV diagnoses.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Israel-Hamas War Day 55, Wrong Black Texas Man Arrested, Baton Rouge's Boil & Roux Targeted The more hostages get released, the longer the truce remains in effect in the Israel-Hamas war. Tonight, John Kirby, the Coordinator for Strategic Communications at the National Security Council, is here to explain the United States' role in this conflict.  Black-owned Louisiana restaurant owners say a white city council member is harassing them. I'll talk to one of the owners and their attorney about this bizarre attempt to shut them down.  A black single father is suing the Dallas, Texas, police department and the officers who wrongfully detained, tased, and beat him. Silvester Hayes will be here to describe what happened the day he was mistaken for a violent suspect with a similar name.   Houston, Texas, Mayor Sylvester Turner had the time to respond to mayoral candidate John Whitmire's political dog whistle.   Atatiana Jefferson's family reached a multi-million dollar settlement for his nephew, who witnessed her being murdered by a former Fort Worth police officer.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Dist. Maps, State of Labor Unions, Hollywood & Black Storytellers,Race-Based Scholarships Attacks Georgia lawmakers head to a special session to deliver district maps that do not violate a judge's order by the December 8 deadline. Co-founder of Black Voters Matter, Cliff Albright, is here as we look at some proposed maps and how the new districts can shift the power in the Peach State.  The president of The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Lee Saunders, will be in the studio to discuss the state of labor unions.  How hard is it to get black stories told in Hollywood? I'll talk to a filmmaker who says he's facing huge hurdles in creating a film series about the popular black book, the Bluford High series, that comes with millions of followers. The Supreme Court's decision to gut affirmative actions killing race-based scholarships. Two Colorado schools are now facing federal complaints. I'll talk to an education expert about how these lawsuits hinder our students.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jawan Dallas' Family Views Bodycam Video, OH Cops Cleared in Jayland Walker Shooting   The family of a black Alabama man who was tased to death by Mobile police officers responding to a burglary in progress viewed the bodycam video.   The attorney for  Jawan Dallas' family is here to describe what they saw when the officers killed an innocent black man. Eight Ohio police officers who fatally shot Jayland Walker are cleared by internal police investigation, saying they did not violate any police policies.  For those who say your vote does not matter, a Louisiana sheriff's race was decided by a single vote.  Yes, one vote.   Hundreds joined Jimmy Carter in paying their respects to Rosalynn Carter, including current and past presidents and former first ladies. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Johnny Hollman, Sr. Bodycam Video Released, NY's Sexual Assault Cases, Post-Thanksgiving Fitness The Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney's office released the bodycam video of the August 10 encounter between a Black 62-year-old deacon killed while in the custody of Atlanta Police.  We'll show you what led up to the fatal tasing of  Johnny Hollman Sr. and speak with his daughter and the family attorney.  A Texas jury gives a black man life in prison for the death of a police detective executing a no-knock warrant.   We'll give you the details of this bizarre case.  Thousands of sexual assault cases are filed in New York to beat the state's Adult Survivors Act deadline.  I'll talk to an attorney about the law that allows people to file a lawsuit against their alleged abusers regardless of statutes of limitations. And in our Fit Live Win segment, how to get back on track after that Thanksgiving meal.  Do you need to detox?  Kuti Mack will be here in the studio with some helpful health tips.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harrison Floyd Remains Free, HBCU hosting Presidential Debate, Steve Perkins Shooting Update A Georgia judge does not revocate an election interference defendant's bond but says it needs to be modified to include social media. I know Harrison Floyd is glad his ass is not going back to jail - yet.  An Alabama police chief says his officers did not follow department policies when a black man was gunned down in front of his home during a dispute with a tow truck driver. Lee Merritt is here tonight to update us on the Stephen Perkins case.  Virginia State University will be the first HBCU to host a presidential debate. VSU's president and Assistant Vice President for Government Relations are here to tell us how they secured the 2024 debate.  While Democrats urge the Wisconsin Supreme Court to overturn Republican-drawn legislative maps, the conservative justices question the timing of the redistricting challenge. The Senior Director of Redistricting at the Campaign Legal Center will join us to explain why the conservatives have a problem.  In tonight's Marketplace segment, a black-owned company with backpacks to keep your hats from getting damaged and fashionable concealed carry handbags.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland Talks to a Black Trump Supporter, Voting Rights Act Under Attack, AL Riverboat Captain Speaks He says Donald Trump has done more for black people than any other president. Mark Fisher is in the studio to explain why he's endorsing Trump in 2024.  The 8th US Circuit Court of Appeals says private entities cannot bring lawsuits under a provision of the law, known as Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Kareem Crayton, from the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law School, and Damon Hewitt, the President and Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, will help us break down the real implications of this ruling.  The Black Alabama riverboat co-captain who was attacked is facing assault charges. He's on the show tonight to tell his side of what happened on  August 5. An HBCU will be the site of a 2024 presidential debate.  And it's Diabetes Awareness Month. In our Fit, Live, Win segment, I'll talk to a young woman who "beat" diabetes. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mistrial in Breonna Taylor Federal Trial, LA Elections, Vidoe shows how TX Cop Paralyzed Black Man   The federal trial for the only officer charged in connection to the botched raid that killed Breonna Tayler ends in a mistrial.  The Democratic candidate running for Louisiana's State Treasurer, Dustin Granger, will join us to discuss the importance of Saturday's runoff and the state's Democratic Party.  Disturbing videos from a Texas County jail show the moment a police officer slams a black arrestee to the ground, paralyzing him from the chest down. His attorneys, Ben Crump and Harry Daniels will be here to walk us through the video.  The Department of Justice launches a new program to help jails improve conditions before an investigation is needed.  Texas lawmakers pass a bill allowing state police to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, and the state's school voucher bill is headed to the house floor. We'll talk to a state representative about these two hot-button issues.  The only black male co-defendant in the Georgia election case may find himself right back in jail for violating his bond agreement. We'll show you what Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis used as evidence to prove Harrison Flyod is trying to intimidate witnesses.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Exclusive: Kysre Gondrezick Talks Kevin Porter, Jr., Menthol Ban Pushback, LA's Runoff Elections It's an RMU exclusive:Kysre Gondrezick is here to talk about the alleged Kevin Porter Jr. assault case.She's here to set the record straight about what really happened on September 11 in a New York hotel room before the NBA star was arrested. Louisiana's runoff election is this Saturday. Advocate Gary Chambers is here tonight to discuss the races, the state of the democratic party, and what he thinks the turnout will look like.  The push for a menthol cigarette ban is getting a lot of pushback.  I'll share my thoughts on those who are pushing back.  A Republican Pennsylvania school superintendent resigns after his party loses control of the school board, but his friends ensure he gets a hefty severance package that will cost taxpayers thousands.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating Roland Martin's 55th birthday; Charlotte cops beat black woman; Jeffries talks GOP funding bill In this special edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, we're celebrating Roland's 55th birthday with a number of special guests.+Caught on video, a North Carolina police officer is seen punching a woman they are trying to arrest. We'll explain why the police chief is trying to get the body cam footage released.  The body of the Mississippi man killed by a Jackson police officer and whose family was not notified of his death has been exhumed. You'll hear from his mother why she says the system continues to cover up what actually happened to her son.  House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies will be here to discuss the latest on keeping the government from being shut down and how things are going since installing a new house speaker.  And in tonight's Marketplace segment, we'll meet the man behind the first-ever Black-owned golf equipment company to achieve conformance to the Rules of Golf established by the United States.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Code of Ethics, 100 Black Texas Soldiers Exonerated, Louisiana Congressional Map Deadline The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics after the controversy over Clarence Thomas' undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will be here to break it all down.  A century after more than 100 Black soldiers were court-martialed following a racially motivated riot in Houston amid World War I, the Army acknowledges that the troops were the victims of a legal system that was stacked against them. Nineteen of them were executed. We'll show you what happened at today's ceremony and talk to"The 24th" director Kevin Willmott, who brought the story to the big screen.    I'll share my thoughts on Texas A&M firing head football coach Jimbo Fisher.  Louisiana must redraw its congressional maps by January.  Republican Senator Tim Scott drops out of the presidential race.  And it's Diabetes Awareness Month. In our Fit, Live, Win segment, I'll talk to a young woman who "beat" diabetes and a doctor who says the black community needs to take the disease more seriously.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Files 2024 Paperwork, Tuberville Blocking Military Appointments, Eric LaSalle's Book Vice President Kamala Harris files the paperwork putting President Joe Biden on South Carolina's 2024 presidential ballot leading off the Democratic presidential primary. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block blocks hundreds of military nominees over the Department of Defense's abortion policy. Virginia Democrats take control of both the Senate and the House of Delegates. Del. Don Scott, Virginia's first Black Speaker of the House, will be in the studio.  Actor Eric LaSalle will join us to discuss his new book, "The Laws of Annihilation." And we'll talk to the sculptor who created the larger-than-life statue of Johnson Publishing Company founder John H. Johnson in his Arkansas hometown.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Marilyn Mosby Convicted, Israel-Hamas Conflict, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns A federal jury convicts former Baltimore state's attorney Marilyn Mosby of two counts of perjury. West Virginian Senator Joe Manchin says he's retiring, not seeking re-election. We'll discuss what this means for 2024.  We'll have a recap of the third Republican debate. The sole black candidate says the GOP is gaining black voters, and Chris Christie breaks down what pro-life should mean.   The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about the federal ban on alleged domestic abusers possessing firearms. We'll talk to a gun violence prevention advocate and a domestic violence advocate about what could happen if the court decides to reverse the ban.   The Black Alabama riverboat co-captain who was attacked on August 5 is facing assault charges.  And Israel agreed to a 4-hour cease-fire to allow people to get to safety in Gaza. We'll talk to a  National Security and Foreign Policy Expert to give us the latest on the war. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2023 Election Recap: The Victories & Defeats  We will have an extensive election recap. We are looking at the victories,  the defeats, and firsts from across the country.  Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be here to discuss the win for abortion rights supporters as voters decided to codify reproductive freedom into the state constitution. Ohio is the newest state to pass a law making recreational marijuana use legal. We'll talk to an advocate about the ramifications of this new law.  Rev. William Barber will join us to discuss the election results and the policy changes we may see.  In other news we are covering tonight, the Department of Justice launches an investigation into a Mississippi town and its police department.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Election Day 2023, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns, Trivia For Us Card Game It's election day, and time is running for those who have not voted yet.  We will be talking to folks from Texas, Virginia, and Mississippi.  We'll also be discussing races from other states.  The Supreme Court heard arguments today about the federal ban on alleged domestic abusers possessing firearms.  We'll talk to a gun violence prevention advocate about what could happen if the court decides to reverse the ban.   Five Black Kansaw women are seeking damages for alleged rapes and humiliation they say they suffered at the hands of police officers, including retired detective Roger Golubski. And in our Marketplace segment, it's a game that could get your black card revoked!  We'll talk to the creators of the Trivia For Us Card Game.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden must confront his Black problem; 2023 Election Night preview; Elijah McClain verdict It's election day eve.  We will preview the races to watch and discuss how viable third parties can be. Working Families Party wants to omit Republicans on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's city council.   Does President Joe Biden have a race problem?  A recent Axios article says yes.  We'll dive into what the writers of that article pointed out with political Strategist  L. Joy Williams and Terrance Woodbury, the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies. A Colorado jury acquits the third officer to stand trial for Elijah McClain's death. Donald Trump takes the stand in his New York fraud trial.  And it's Caregiver Awareness Month. In tonight's Fit Win Live segment, what you need to know to prepare to care for your aging or ailing loved one. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Breonna Taylor Civils Rights Violation Trial, Black Unemployment Fluctuating, Biden's AI Safety Plan We're LIVE from Mobile, Alabama. Today on #RolandMartinUnfiltered: The only cop to ever face criminal charges in Breonna Taylor's death is on trial in federal court. Until Freedom's Co-FounderTamika Mallory, will let us know what happened on day two of testimony.  A former Memphis, Tennesee, police officer pleads guilty in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to change his plea. We'll hear Tyre's mother describe what she heard from one of the five men charged with killing her son.  The jobs report shows 150,000 new jobs in October, with a significant unemployment increase for black women. We'll talk to an economist who can break down the numbers.  The Republican-controlled House approves a military aid package of nearly $14.5 billion for Israel, but it has little chance of passing in the Senate.  The Senate confirms the first woman Joint Chiefs of Staff, circumventing that crazy Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville.  And President Biden is creating AI safeguards by signing an executive order addressing his concerns. We'll talk to an AI expert about how those standards will keep us safe.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.2.2023: #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road Talking 2023 Elections, Ex-Tenn. Cop Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols Case LIVE from Richmond, Virginia, for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. I'll talk to candidates vying for one of Virginia's General Assembly and House of Delegates seats.  A former Memphis, Tennesee, police officer pleads guilty in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to change his plea.  We'll hear Tyre's mother describe what she heard from one of the five men charged with killing her son.  The Senate confirms the first woman Joint Chiefs of Staff, circumventing that crazy Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville.  The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.     Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

11.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Black Voters, Dr. Bernice King Calls Out Amy Schumer, Building Black Wealth, Congo's Displaced There are several redistricting and voting law challenges we have our eyes on.  We'll tell you what's happening in Michigan, Arkansas, and Kansas.  Mississippi's Democratic party and voting rights groups are making the last push to get black voters to the polls.  We'll talk to someone from Mississippi Votes about how they are changing strategies to mobilize voters.  Dr. Bernice Kings calls out Comedian Amy Schumer for implying her father would support the bombing of Palestine. It's being called one of the world's largest displacement and humanitarian crises.  Tonight, we'll discuss the decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo. And New York Times best-seller Dr. Dennis Kimbro will join us to talk about building black wealth.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.     Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Police Neglects to Tell Family of Death, La. Football Player Killed, Israel-Hamas Conflict A Mississippi mother wants answers after an off-duty Jackson police officer killed her son, but she wasn't notified for months, even after filing a missing person's report. She and her attorney, Ben Crump, join us to discuss their plea for a DOJ investigation.  A Texas family is considering suing Northwestern State University in Louisiana over the murder of their son.  The family's attorneys will give us details about his bizarre case that led to the resignation of the school's head football coach and the cancellation of the season. FBI Director Chris Wray warned Congress about the potential terror attacks on U.S. soil inspired by Hamas' attack on Israel.  Award-winning journalist Rula Jebreal will discuss how this war could lure the U.S. back into war in the Middle East.  An Alabama man is charged with threatening Georgia District Attorney Fani Wilis.  And Brett Favre's defamation lawsuit against Shannon Sharpe gets tossed.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: KY's Daniel Cameron Cry Foul Over Ad, Mobilizing Black Votes Post-Obama,Protecting Our Voting Rights Kentucky's Republican Daniel Cameron is calling for his  Democrat opponent, Governor Andy Beshear, to condemn an ad from Black Voters Matter Action PAC. We'll show the ad and talk to Black Voters Matter Co-Founder Cliff Albright.  We'll examine why mobilizing the black vote post-Obama has been difficult. The director of the Black Voter Project will explain what he's finding in his latest research. The attack on our voting rights continues. Dr. Wes Bellamy, the Chair of Advocacy at 100 Black Men of America, Incorporated, will discuss why we must keep fighting for our voices to be heard.  A Pennsylvania judge reinstates the murder charges against a former cop who shot motorist Eddie Irizarry within seconds.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Maps Violate Voting Rights Act, N.C. Maps Favor GOP, Miss. Gov.'s Race,Honoring Richard Roundtree North Carolina's newly approved Congressional map brings significant gains for the Republican Party, favoring Republicans in 10 of the state's 14 seats in the U.S. House.  We'll talk to a state democratic legislator about how this will affect black and brown representations.  A federal judge in Georgia ruled the state's congressional and legislative maps discriminate against Black voters, violating the Voting Rights Act.  The state must draw new maps before next year's congressional elections.  Cliff Albright will be here to discuss this victory.  Mississippi's gubernatorial election is heating up.  The state's democratic party chair will be here to explain how important it is for Mississippi voters to get to the polls.  And we continue our tribute to Richard Roundtree, who passed away Tuesday from pancreatic cancer. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Democratic Party, 4th Trump Ally Guilty Plea, Stop Moms For Liberty, Black-owned Golf Brand After Louisiana's Democratic gubernatorial candidate could not secure more than 26-percent of the vote, they are pointing fingers and trying to regroup.  One candidate who did not get much support from the state's leading democrat will join us to discuss the party's future.  The youth vote is becoming harder to secure.  The president of NextGen America will be here to let us know what's needed to get them to the polls.  Moms of Liberty is facing opposition from the Stop Moms of Liberty movement.   A fourth Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case.  We'll show you what  Jenna Ellis had to say about her role in the attempt to overturn the 2020 election. In today's Marketplace, a black-owned lifestyle golf brand that's creating a more inclusive future for golf and making the sport accessible for all.  The founders of Eastside Golf will be joining us tonight. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.23.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road Talking 2023 Elections, VA Voter Restoration Lawsuit  We're LIVE from Petersburg, Virginia for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. I'll talk to candidates vying for one of Virginia's General Assembly and House of Delegates seats. Glenn Youngkin's administration changed Virginia's restoration rights system for formerly incarcerated people, and the state's NAACP says this new system is secretive and could discriminate against people of color.We'll talk to the executive director of a grassroots organization fighting to help get everyone to the polls.  I'm not the only one sick of folks using their social media platforms to tell people not to vote.  We'll show you how one person explained how dangerous that message is and how everyone should research Project 2025. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Congressional Map Battle, Jim Jordan is Out, Georgia's Cop City Fight, 3rd Trump Ally Guilty Plea LIVE from Stonecrest, Georgia, at New Birth Missionary Baptist Church, where the McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour will be later tonight.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The Supreme Court is allowing the Louisiana Republican-drawn congressional map that a federal judge said diluted the power of Black voters to remain as an appeal moves through the lower courts.  An attorney from the Legal Defense Fund is here to explain what's next for the state refusing to comply.  House Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their nominee for speaker after failing to secure the gavel for the third time.  We'll look at who is stepping up to lead the house.  Opposition to Atlanta's "Cop City" says the city council is not moving forward to verify thousands of signatures to force a voter referendum to halt the complex.  We'll talk to one of the organizers of #StopCopCity. A third co-defendant in the Georgia election interference case pleads guilty during jury selection.  You'll hear attorney  Kenneth Chesebro admit to his guilt in open court.   A New York judge slaps Donald Trump with a fine for violating a gag order.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:  House in Turmoil, Trump Ally Guilty Plea, Family Blame Ga. Jail for Murder, Comedian George Wallace  The Republicans are imploding before our eyes.  Jim Jordan will push for a third vote after the plan to empower an interim speaker falls apart. Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett is here to describe what she's seeing on Capitol Hill.  Days before he was found unresponsive in the Fulton County, Georgia jail, he pleaded for help.  Samuel Lawrence's family attorney is here to explain why jail personnel are responsible for his murder. The second Trump ally, Sidney Powell, pleaded guilty to conspiracy charges in the Georgia 2020 election case a day before her trial was set to begin.  Legendary comedian George Wallace will be in the studio to talk about his shows at the DC Improv with his friends Sylvia Traymore Morrison and Chris Paul. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfilteredL GA Sheriff Releases Fatal Deputy-Involved Shooting Video, Day 15: No Speaker, Biden's Israel Visit He spent years in prison for a crime he did not commit, only to be killed by a cop during a traffic stop.  The bodycam video was released.  We'll show you what led to a Georgia deputy killing Leonard Allen Cure. Rejected again!  Republican Jim Jordan could not secure the votes needed to become the Speaker of the House.  He lost a vote from yesterday's tally.   President Joe Biden met with Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about Israel's war plans.  We'll talk to a national security expert about the significance of Biden's visit.  Pennsylvania voters will be voting for candidates to fill the state's courts.  The Chair of the state's Democratic party will be here to let us know how those elections are shaping up.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana's Democratic Party Crisis, Tenn. Pastor Survives Hamas-Israel Attack, No House Speaker  A Louisiana professor will explain why he's stepping down after JeJeff Landry was elected the state's next governor.  And we'll look at the future of the state's Democratic party.  After today's airstrike, over 500 people were killed at a hospital compound in Gaza City.Tennessee pastor was on the ground when the Hamas-Israel conflict began.  He'll be here to explain what he say and how you got to safety.  Fourteen days and counting without a house speaker.  Jim Jordan failed to secure the 217 votes he needed to get that gavel. We'll talk to the Florida State senator who wants to overhaul the "Stand Your Ground" Law. Vice President Harris continues her nationwide "Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour with students at Northern Arizona University. And in our Marketplace segment, we'll meet the creators of the only black-owned laundry detergent company, The True Products.Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VA Our Voices Our Vote Town Hall,  LA Black Voting Crisis, Interview/w VA Dem Joshua Cole Candidate  Roland is in Fredericksburg, Virginia, for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus. Tonight, Roland will be talking about the importance of voting.  It was the lowest voter turnout for a Louisiana governor's election in about a dozen years.  Roland will examine how the Democratic Party's failure made it easy for a MAGA Republican to win the governor's mansion.  Roland will also talk to Joshua Cole, Democratic Candidate for Virginia's 65th House District.   It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana's Primary Election, Contentious Georgia Voting Law Stands, Texas Man's Arrest Thrown Out Louisianaians will head to the polls in just under 20 hours to vote to replace term-limited Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in tomorrow's primary election.  The early votes, especially the black vote, are looking dismal.  Activist Gary Chambers will be here to discuss the numbers.  A federal judge in Georgia has declined to block several provisions of S.B. 202, a sweeping election law, while legal challenges play out.  An attorney from ALCU Georgia will be here to explain the judge's ruling.  The Baltimore Police made an arrest in this month's shooting at Morgan State University but still need your help finding the second suspect.  For the second time in three days, the republican party has a nominee for the Speaker.  After losing earlier this week, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan will find it hard to secure the votes needed to get that gavel.  And we have an update to an RMU exclusive.  The Black Texas man who was tased by police after having a seizure got his arrest thrown out.  His attorneys will be here to explain what that means for his criminal case and the federal lawsuit he filed.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana's Primary Election, Contentious Georgia Voting Law Stands, Texas Man's Arrest Thrown Out Louisianaians will head to the polls in just under 20 hours to vote to replace term-limited Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards in tomorrow's primary election.  The early votes, especially the black vote, are looking dismal.  Activist Gary Chambers will be here to discuss the numbers.  A federal judge in Georgia has declined to block several provisions of S.B. 202, a sweeping election law, while legal challenges play out.  An attorney from ALCU Georgia will be here to explain the judge's ruling.  The Baltimore Police made an arrest in this month's shooting at Morgan State University but still need your help finding the second suspect.  For the second time in three days, the republican party has a nominee for the Speaker.  After losing earlier this week, House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan will find it hard to secure the votes needed to get that gavel.  And we have an update to an RMU exclusive.  The Black Texas man who was tased by police after having a seizure got his arrest thrown out.  His attorneys will be here to explain what that means for his criminal case and the federal lawsuit he filed.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS S.C. Gerrymandering Case, Penn. Elections, Texas Student w/Locs Going to Alternative School The U.S. Supreme Court must decide if South Carolina's congressional maps threaten to diminish Black voters.  The lead Legal Defense Fund attorney and the plaintiff are here to discuss the case.  Pennsylvania voters will be voting for candidates to fill the state's courts.  The Chair of the state's Democratic party will be here to let us know how those elections are shaping up.  The Black Texas teen who spent more than a month in school suspension over his dreadlocks is heading to a disciplinary alternative education program.  His mom and their attorney will join us.  Apparently, Republican House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan did not get enough of Georiga District Attorney Fani Willis getting into his ass about demanding records related to the election indictment.   It's round two of Jordan versus Willis.  Vice President Kamala Harris continues her "Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour. And we're remembering the youngest of the Tulsa Race Massacre, who has died at age 102. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland hits the road taking 2023elections Virginia's Our Voices, Our Vote Democratic Candidate's Forum  #RMU LIVE from Suffolk, Virginia, for another special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.  On Monday, we were in Virginia Beach, where we talked to candidates from there.  Every seat in the state's General Assembly and the House of Delegates is up for grabs. Roland Martin will talk to candidates running for some of those delegate seats tonight.  We'll discuss various topics and the importance of voting in your state elections.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Israel-Hamas War, Tampa, Fla. Cop Misconduct, VP Kamala Harris College Tour, VA Voter Purge Hamas militants attacked Israel by air, sea, and ground.  National Security Expert Dr. Nola Haynes is here to make sense of this full-fledged surprise attack. A Florida NAACP Chapter is demanding the Tampa, Florida, Police take accountability for misconduct by its officers.  Two videos have surfaced showing one officer taunting black residents and another choking a man during an arrest.  The  NAACP Hillsborough County branch president will join us tonight to discuss how they plan to keep people safe from those sworn to protect them.  Thousands of Virginia voters have been purged from the voter rolls.  Democrats are demanding the Department of Justice investigate.  Virginia House Democratic Leader Don Scott will explain how the removal of names happened.  Vice President Kamala Harris' "Fight for Our Freedoms" College Tour was at the College of Charleston.   And I'm going to share my thoughts on "The Kamala Harris Problem" and why folks don't give her the respect she deserves.  Also, we're going to pay tribute to "Uncle Redd."  The youngest of the Tulsa Race Massacre has died at age 102. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ill. Educator Murder, Fearless Fund Setback, Ala. Congressional Map Approved, Tim Bowman, Jr.  A Chicago assistant principal is gunned down in his condo complex.  The man who shot him has not been charged.  Abnerd Joseph's family says they need answers.  They say the reports of what led up to his death don't sound like the man they knew.  I'll talk to his brother and sister about this bizarre case.  Atlanta's Fearless Fund gets hit with a minor setback as a federal appeals judge halts the processing of business grants for women of color.  The CEO of The Fearless Fund will be here to tell us what's the next step to continue to help black women.  Southern University is doing its part in Louisiana to ensure its students get to the polls early since election day falls on Homecoming.  Alabama's congressional map is finally approved with that second majority-black district. We'll take a look at which map was chosen.  Baltimore, Maryland, police are asking for help identifying persons of interest that may be connected to Morgan State University's mass shooting.  And I sat down with gospel artist Tim Bowman, Jr., who's a part of McDonald's Inspiration Celebration Gospel Tour.  You don't want to miss our conversation.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jacksonville brutal arrest, Pepsico’s Black-owned media spend, Morgan St. Shooting The attorneys for the black man brutally arrested by the Jacksonville, Florida, police department say he has a ruptured kidney. The sheriff's office launches an investigation, but the family wants the Department of Justice to intervene. One of the attorneys representing Le'Keian Woods is here tonight to explain why the cops never should have chased him in the first place.  Maryland police are still looking for the people responsible for the mass shooting at Morgan State University. We'll tell you why the mayor of Baltimore says Congress is to blame for the rise in gun violence.  President Joe Biden cancels more student loan debt totaling $9 billion in forgiveness.  And we'll look at who's vying to be the next Speaker of the House.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kevin McCarthy OUT!, Outrage after Black Alabama Man Killed By Cops, Building Black Wealth Tour  Kevin McCarthy is out as House speaker. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be with us tonight to discuss what's next.  A black Alabama family is not buying the police's account of events that left a black man dead in front of his home. I'll talk to some Decatur, Alabama activists who say there's more to the story and the police need to release bodycam footage of the night Stephen Perkins was gunned down.  The National Association of Real Estate Brokers will kick off its 60-city Building Black Wealth Tour event this weekend. The organization's president will be here to explain why this event is vital to black communities.  In our Marketplace segment, the creator of Amami Luxury explains her leather pieces promote self-love and build community. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

10.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kevin McCarthy OUT!, Outrage after Black Alabama Man Killed By Cops, Building Black Wealth Tour  Kevin McCarthy is out as House speaker. Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will be with us tonight to discuss what's next.  A black Alabama family is not buying the police's account of events that left a black man dead in front of his home. I'll talk to some Decatur, Alabama activists who say there's more to the story and the police need to release bodycam footage of the night Stephen Perkins was gunned down.  The National Association of Real Estate Brokers will kick off its 60-city Building Black Wealth Tour event this weekend. The organization's president will be here to explain why this event is vital to black communities.  In our Marketplace segment, the creator of Amami Luxury explains her leather pieces promote self-love and build community. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana's Redistricting Maps, Countdown to Shutdown, Montgomery Riverboat Brawl Curriculum Guide Federal judges in Louisiana are giving the state more time to redraw new congressional maps, adding a second majority-black district.  The hearing set for next week to draw up congressional boundary lines has been blocked.  I'll talk to the State Organizing Manager, Black Voters Matter Fund, to find out what that means for voters.  We are hours away from possibly the largest government shutdown in history.  Those who hold the livelihoods of millions will still get a paycheck if Congress does not get it together.  The oldest current Senator has died.  We'll look at who California Governor Gavin Newsome is looking at to fulfill Dianne Feinstein's term.  The first of the Georgia 19 has fallen.  Find out who was the first to cop a plea in the  2020 election interference case. Las Vegas Police arrested a man for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shukur.   In our Education Matters segment, two black Alabama professors created a unique way to spark dialogue by creating the Montgomery Riverboat Brawl Curriculum Guide.  We'll have some of those questions and find out why they thought it was important to develop a curriculum.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ala. Congressional Maps, Childcare Funding Expiring, PA Judge Dismisses Murder Charges On Fmr. Cop, Doing Business in Liberia The battle over Alabama's congressional districts continues after the Supreme Court denied the emergency request to keep Republican-drawn congressional lines.  A court-appointed master proposes three options, but the black caucus of the state's Democratic Party objects to the plans and wants to offer its own redistricting map.  Janai Nelson, the President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, is here to help us unpack it all.   We are days away from a government shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a plan to keep it running.  We'll look at what's keeping the House from getting on one accord.  Federal Childcare funding is set to expire this Saturday, leaving millions of families without childcare options.  I'll talk to the President and CEO of The Children's Defense Fund to find out what choices those families will have.  A Pennsylvania judge dismisses the murder charges against a former cop who shot motorist Eddie Irizarry within seconds.  It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Only Black Female N.C. Justice Targeted, Kroger-Albertsons Merger, NJ eatery's NYT columnist special The only Black woman on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Anita Earls, says she is being targeted for criticizing the court's lack of diversity.  She's filed a lawsuit saying the investigation is to silence her. The NAACP and Advancement Project are among some leaders showing her support.  Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of Advancement Project, is here to explain why this sister is being targeted.  It's being called one of the largest retail takeovers in history.  We'll break down the Kroger-Albertsons merger. That conservative columnist who claimed he spent about 80 bucks on a burger and fries helped the New Jersey eater launch a new special.  The owner of 1911 Smoke House BBQ restaurant will be here to discuss how this all happened.  And we'll talk about that viral video of the young black gymnast who got snubbed during the medal ceremony in Ireland. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Georgia Senator Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, is in the studio tonight.  We'll discuss many things, including the upcoming election, gun control, and voting rights.  You don't want to miss my conversation with my Alpha brother.  Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state Republicans' attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Jackson, which is more than 70% Black, is unconstitutional.  I'll be joined by Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice to discuss this victory.  Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.   A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network.  I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Georgia Senator Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, is in the studio tonight.  We'll discuss many things, including the upcoming election, gun control, and voting rights.  You don't want to miss my conversation with my Alpha brother.  Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state Republicans' attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Jackson, which is more than 70% Black, is unconstitutional.  I'll be joined by Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice to discuss this victory.  Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.   A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network.  I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black S.C. Family Suing Belk Dept. Store, Kendrick Johnson Family's $1B suit, Museuming While Black A South Carolina grandmother working as a custodian in a Belk department has a medical emergency and dies in a restroom.  Her body isn't found until four days later.  Now her family is suing.  The family attorney is here to give us the details of this bizarre case.  The family of Kendrick Johnson, the black Georiga teen found dead in a rolled-up wrestling mat ten years ago, is suing the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the  Lowndes County Sheriff's Office for a billion dollars.  Kendrick's father and family spokesperson will explain why they filed the lawsuit.  The black Missouri father whom a white museum employee harassed will be here to tell us if he ever got that personal tour he requested. I'll have a highlight video from the 10th Annual Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic! Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Cops Accused of Torture, Ark. State Trooper Resigns, Libera's Alex Cumming Interview A huge case out of Louisiana.  Baton Rouge police officers are accused of illegally strip-strip searching, torturing, and assaulting people in the narcotics processing facility, dubbed "BRAVE cave."  Two people have filed a federal lawsuit.  One of the attorneys is here to give us the details.  During a high-speed chase, an Arkansas state trooper performs a PIT maneuver on the wrong vehicle.  Instead of facing the consequences of the investigation, he's allowed to retire.  The Kentucky gubernatorial race is getting heated.  Governor Andy Beshear dropped an ad today that his Republican opponent could not ignore.  I'll have a highlight video from the 10th Annual Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic! And premiering tonight my interview with the Liberian Opposition Leader Alex Cumming, who's challenging President George Weah in the October 10 election.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HBCUs Owed Billions, Museuming While Black, Band Dir. Bodycam Released, SCOTUS Justices Being Bought The White House says state-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion.  Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sent letters to 16 governors discussing the gaps in funding these black schools.  Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo is under for his efforts to install judges on federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court.  Congresswoman Summer Lee will be here to help explain how he's gotten away with this. Birmingham, Alabama, police released the body cam video of the high school band director getting tased and arrested.  We'll show you what led up to the confrontation.  A black father and his two kids get harassed by a Kansas City, Missouri, museum employee while the family is just trying to enjoy the displays.  We'll show you the moment the father confronted the white man following them around.  Vice President continues her "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour.  We'll show you what she said to the Pennsylvania's Reading Area Community College students. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Ala Band Dir. Tased, Fla. Cops Called for Eating Too Slow, Jerry Jones & Minority Ownership A Black Alabama high school band director is tased and arrested in front of students after a football game for allegedly refusing to stop playing music.  He and his attorney will be here to tell us what happened.  Orlando police were used against some black patrons at the downtown restaurant DoveCote because they were taking too long to finish the food and drinks.  We'll talk to two of those who got kicked out.  Cowboys' owner, Jerry Jones, who has never hired a black head coach, says he wants to see NFL Teams Increase minority ownership.  I wonder if he's saying this after Jim Trotter named Jones in his discrimination lawsuit against the football league.  We'll talk about that.  And conservative Lauren Boebert gets kicked out of a Colorado theater for inappropriate behavior.   Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Student Hair Discrimination, Congress's Fall Agenda, Fla. Standing up to Racism, Suicide Signs Days after Texas' CROWN Act goes into effect, a black high school student gets disciplined for his long locs.  His mom, their attorney, and others are here to discuss how folks are finding loopholes to skirt this law prohibiting hair discrimination.  California Representative Ro Khana is here tonight to give us a rundown of what Congress will be doing this fall session. Today is the 60th anniversary of Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Chruch Bombing.  Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke in Birmingham, where she emphasized the importance of learning history so we do not repeat it.  Vice Preside Kamala Harris was at North Carolina A&T University today on her second stop of her  'Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour. And September is Suicide Prevention Month. Tonight, we will look at some of the risk factors so you may be able to help someone in crisis.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Family Views Bodycam Video, Wants Cop Arrested, Voting Rights Battle, Child Poverty Rate Rising A Georgia family sees what led up to the death of their 62-year-old father, who an Atlanta police officer tased.  After viewing the bodycam video, they want the officer charged with Johnny Hollman, Senior's death.  The family attorney and Mr. Hollman's daughter will be here to describe what they saw in the video.  The Voting Rights Act is in jeopardy.  Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will explain how Brett Kavanaugh inspired Alabama Republicans to destroy the Voting Rights Act. Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off her 7-state Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour.  She was in Hampton today, and we'll show you some of what happened there.  The child poverty rate has more than doubled in recent years.  We'll examine how Congress dropped the ball when it declined to pass the child tax credit.  Why is Colorado State's head football coach going after Deion Sanders and what he wears during an interview?  But it's the pot calling the kettle black.  We have the receipts.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ala Congressional Map Battle, Jim Trotter Talks NFL Lawsuit, Fanbase v Clubhouse Alabama Republicans are back at it again, knocking on the Supreme Court's door after ignoring the high court's ruling on redrawing the state's congressional maps.  Joe L. Reed, the Chair of the Alabama Democratic Conference, will be here to update us on the ongoing battle over maps.  Three of the Georgia 19 ask the judges to dismiss or sever their cases.  We'll have the latest on what is asking and discuss why Mark Meadows should give up on getting his charges dropped.  A white man in Maine is facing federal charges after threatening a black woman.  And Jim Trotter will be here in our second hour to discuss his discrimination lawsuit against the NFL. And Fanbase Creator Isaac Hayes, III gets harassed by the Club House heads.  Isaac will be here to explain what happened.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Federal Charges in Tyre Nichols Case, Jim Trotter Sues NFL, McCarthy Launches Impeachment Inquiry The five former Tennessee cops responsible for Tyre Nichols' death are now facing federal charges.  Former NFL reporter Jim Trotter files a lawsuit against the organization for racial discrimination.  We'll break down his claims.  Republican Speaker of the House, Kevin McCarthy, says he will launch an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden.   Republican Florida state attorneys are calling out Ron DeSantis for trying to prevent Monique Worrell and Andrew Warren from being re-elected.   uspended state attorney Monique Worrell will join me tonight to discuss what DeSantis and his goons are trying to do.  Beverly Hill, California, is facing a $500 million class-action lawsuit for its police department's  suspected racial profiling.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SBA program in jeopardy,  Ala. Redistricting Stay Denied, VP Celebrates Hip-Hop's 50th The Small Business Administration's 8(a) Business Development program, meant to open a pipeline to billions in government contracting dollars for historically disadvantaged groups, is the latest victim of the Supreme Court's June decision upending race-conscious college admission.  We'll discuss what that means to black business owners.  A panel of federal judges who concluded that Alabama's latest congressional map is unconstitutional just denied the state's effort to pause the ruling while Alabama state officials appealed the decision. The clock is ticking before U.S. auto workers  launch what could be a never-before-seen simultaneous strike against the "Big Three."  We'll break down what the United Auto Workers union is demanding.  And I was at the Vice President's 50th Hip-Hop celebration.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fulton Co. Ga Jail Deaths, Fani Willis' Scathing Letter to Jim Jordan, Maximus Strike Threat  While the Department of Justice is actively investigating the Fulton County, Georgia, jail over its conditions and treatment of inmates, more inmates are dying.  Ten dead inmates so far this year.  One of the latest inmates, Samuel Lawrence, died days after he filed a handwritten prisoner civil rights complaint about the conditions and abuse by the guards.  We'll talk to the Lawrence family attorney about what the independent autopsy revealed.  Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis claps back at Rep. Jim Jordan in responding to the congressman's demand that she turn over her communication records with Justice in the election case.  We will dissect her 9-page letter.  A Black Pittsburgh lawyer is suing a judge for jailing him for not following his orders to negotiate a civil lawsuit. Former NFL football player Walter Bernard will be here to tell us what happened. Contract employees at the federal government's largest call center threaten to strike during federal insurance renewal unless they get higher wages and better benefits.  We'll talk to a few of the Maximus employees about their demands.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cop who killed Black man wants charges dropped; Amanda Seales talks docuseries; DNA frees Black man after 47 years in prison The Georgia 19 in the  Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case have pleaded not guilty and have waived their arraignments.  We'll tell you what happened in today's hearing.  The federal contempt trial of former Trump adviser Peter Navarro started today.  He continues to get heckled by a particular protestor.  The Michigan cop who shot a black Congolese immigrant in the back of the head is begging the state's appeal court to dismiss his second-degree murder charge.  DNA frees a black New York man who spent almost 50 years in prison for a rape he did not commit.  Amand Seales has a new docu-series called "In Amanda We Trust."  She'll stop by to tell us all about this new project.  And in tonight's Tech Talk, Isaac Hayes III will be here to give us an update on Fanbase'sfundraising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

9.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Federal Court Rejects AL Congressional Map, La Gov. Debate Boycott, Deion's Win, RMU 5th Anniversary Alabama Republicans just don't know when to quit.  Federal judges struck down the state's new congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district, defying a Supreme Court order.  We'll talk to a fellow from the Legal Defense Fund working closely with the case about what's next.  Tennessee Representative Justin J. Pearson will be here to discuss last week's scuffle with House Speaker Cameron Sexton.  Louisiana Republicans are mad about the Urban League of Louisiana's participation in Thursday's gubernatorial debate.  They are calling for all Republican candidates to boycott the debate because they believe the Urban League's involvement raises questions about impartiality.   And Deion Sanders shut everybody up with Saturday's win over Texas Christian University.  We'll break down why folks are surprised by the defeat.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.31.2005 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Refuses Fani Willis Impeachment, TN House Speaker's Lies Exposed, The Hustle of @617MikeBiv" Georgia Governor Brian Kemp says there's no reason to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from office.  You all, those MAGA Republicans are pissed off.  We'll discuss why Kemp says he's not calling a special session to impeach the Atlanta prosecutor. Despite video evidence of who shoulder-checked who, Tennessee Republican Speaker of the House Cameron Sexton says Representative Justin Pearson is "playing the victim." Pearson is considering pressing charges after a scuffle.   A Missouri Judge ruled the white man who shot Ralph Yarl, the Black teen who went to the wrong house, will stand trial. And my boy Micheal Bivins will be here tonight to discuss a documentary about his musical journey.   "The Hustle of @617MikeBiv" details his start in iconic groups like New Edition and Bell Biv DeVoe to becoming a successful music mogul.  You don't miss the sneak peek and my interview with Michael Bivins. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bayou redistricting battle; GOP attacks Fani Willis; Fox News boasts Trump's popularity with Blacks  Legal battle in the Bayou.  A Louisiana federal court rejects the state's motion to cancel a hearing in the congressional redistricting case to create a second Black Opportunity district.  A Louisiana representative will join us to explain what this means and what's happening with redrawing the maps.  An all-out GOP attack is underway in Georgia against District Attorney Fani Willis.  State and federal lawmakers are actively pursuing new efforts to reprimand Willis for bringing charges against former President Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants.  We will explain the details of this growing controversy and explore the accusations claiming that Willis is abusing her power. Fox News is at it again.  This time, they are using stereotypes to explain why former President Donald Trump's recent arrests are boosting his popularity among Black Americans.  Wait until I show you the videos. Artificial intelligence is becoming more prevalent, and concerns about its potential dangers and impact on our identities are arising.  We sit down with an intellectual property attorney, who will explain potential risks we may face and how our identities might be compromised in this AI-powered era. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fearless Fund Racial Bias Lawsuit, NC Gov. Election Bill Veto, TN House Silences  Rep. Justin Jones A white conservative billionaire has filed a lawsuit against an early-stage venture capital firm, the Fearless Fund, alleging the fund racially discriminates against white people. The CEO and General Partner of the Fearless Fund will discuss how this legal battle could set a lasting precedent for addressing venture capital disparities. Next, we're diving into the controversy surrounding a North Carolina election bill vetoed by Governor Roy Cooper. We will break down what's in the Bill and give insights on what's next. In Tennessee, chaos and contention ensue as the House's special session on public safety ends with protests erupting after adjournment. We explain how Tennessee state house Republicans are silencing the Tennessee three. We'll speak with State Representative Antonio Parkinson about the new house rule. I had the privilege of being at Chris Tucker's Golf Tournament, and today, I will share the fantastic conversation I had with Glynn Turman. You are not going to want to miss this. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Jacksonville Racist Shooting, March on Washington 60th Anniversary, Covid & Cardiac Arrest A Senseless act of hate leaves the Jacksonville, Florida, community in shock and mourning. A white gunman opens fire at a Dollar General store, killing three innocent Black people. We'll speak to a Florida state representative about the latest updates.  In a showdown that could have far-reaching implications, Fulton County, Georgia, District Attorney Fani Willis takes on former Trump advisor Mark Meadows, who wants to move his state case to a federal courtroom.   Today, as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of the March on Washington, we take you back to that historic day and ask the question: What are we doing now to ensure that we continue the fight for freedom, justice, and income inequality? Concerns are rising over the connection between COVID-19 and heart complications. With recent reports of high-profile athletes experiencing cardiac arrest, we'll speak with an infectious disease specialist to address the lingering questions and shed light on the possible links in tonight's Fit Live Win segment. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Johnny Hollman Sr. Death, GA Election Probe Deadline, FL School Apologizes for Racial Profiling In Atlanta, a Georgia family mourns the loss of their beloved patriarch, deacon Johnny Hollman Sr., who tragically died while in police custody under curious circumstances. We will speak with the Hollman family attorney to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking incident. We got the mugshot of former President Donald Trump. We will show you the historic shameful photo. Also, Today marked the deadline for all Trump Co-defendants to surrender in the Georgia election interference. We will show you all 19 mugshots and explain why the leader of Blacks for Trump, Harrison Floyd, has been sitting in jail and why it has something to do with avoiding federal prison in Maryland. In a significant legal battle, a Tulsa court has rescinded the permission of a Tulsa Victim Ancestor to reopen the estate claim to preserve the legacy and property rights. We sit down with a Civil Rights Attorney to shed light on the wrongful intervention that prevented the reopening and the broader implications for justice and historical accountability. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.23.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Lifetime Felony Voting Ban,Marc Spears NBA Media HOF, Ced The Entertainer golf recap Federal judges block Mississippi's enforcement of a voting ban, a decision that could have far-reaching implications. We'll speak with the Senior Director for Voting and Representation at the Brennan Center for Justice to learn more. Wisconsin Republicans want Justice Janet Protasiewicz, the newest Democratic-backed Justice on the state Supreme Court, to recuse herself from lawsuits challenging GOP-drawn electoral maps. We'll break it down for you. Several of those charged in Georgia's Election case, including former Trump lawyers Rudy Giuliani and Sidney Powel, turned themselves in today. We'll have the latest on who's surrendered and who is trying to block an impending arrest warrant. Months after the Georgia Senate failed to pass the Crown Act, Valdosta State University baseball coach is accused of alleged hair discrimination. A leaked recording is raising questions about bias. You won't believe what the coach said. My friend and fellow NABJ member, senior NBA writer Marc J. Spears, who was recently awarded the Curt Gowdy Print Media Award will be here to discuss his extraordinary career. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ronald Greene's Family Wants DOJ Charges, FedEx Fires Driver, Creating Clean, Safe Drinking Water  Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Ronald Greene are calling for federal civil rights charges against the law enforcement officers who beat the black motorist to death, then tried to cover up his death.  Attorney Crump is here to explain why Greene's family demands the Department of Justice to step in.  The black Mississippi FedEx driver who two white men shot at gets dealt another blow after a judge declares a mistrial.  FedEx fires D'Monterrio Gibson after denying his request to work from home.   We'll tell you which two of the 19 indicted in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election turned themselves in before Friday's deadline. And in today's Marketplace, we'll meet the man trying to ensure the world has clean, safe drinking water.  The founder of The Moses West Foundation will be here to explain how he turns air into water.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump agrees to Bond, AR Black History Hate, GA Stop Cop City Signatures Donald Trump's attorneys agree to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney's office.  We'll break down those details.  And Georgia's "Stop Cop City" protestors say they have more than enough signatures to put a referendum to repeal Atlanta's lease with the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.  Two representatives from the Cop City Vote coalition will join us to discuss their efforts to move the campaign forward. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggests taking action against an African American history course was to prevent students from being taught "hatred of America." You'll hear her comments that have elicited widespread reaction and backlash.  President Joe Biden travels to Hawaii, where wildfires have killed 114 people and caused widespread devastation.  We'll examine how climate change may have played a part in the deadliest U.S. wildfire.  With students returning to school, we are acknowledging Children's Vision and Learning Month.  We will speak with a board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist about how good vision is essential for students of all ages to reach their full academic potential. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA 9 Officers Indicted, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill,  KS State Univ Discrimination Complaint Ten bay area police officers are being charged with some of the most shocking civil rights violations in recent history. We break down what the FBI uncovered and what they are being charged with. North Carolina Republican lawmakers have passed a controversial bill that some say denies voting rights to minorities. We spoke with House Representative Amos Quick to learn about the Democratic response to this legislation and what it could mean for the upcoming election. A Maryland movement is pushing to end subminimum wage for restaurant servers as tipped workers only make just over $3 per hour. We'll explain what this means for workers and why it's essential to fair labor practices for minority communities. A civil rights complaint has been filed against a Kansas university alleging racial discrimination. We'll explain the legal arguments and how it impacts students. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS FedEX Driver Shooting Mistrial, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, BET Failed Sale Deconstruction  The trial of two white men accused of shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery ends in a mistrial because of a police error.  The victim's attorney will join us to explain how that happened. A Texas woman faces charges for threatening to kill a judge and Texas U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee over Donald Trump. And the Georgia grand jurors are facing threats after their names are released on the Trump indictment. North Carolina's controversial elections bill is awaiting the governor's signature.  We'll tell you about the significant changes to the state's election practices. I told y'all not to believe everything you read.  Tyler Perry did not buy BET, and tonight I  will do a complete deconstruction of the failed BET sale to understand why it will never happen. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Trial Date Requested, OK Greenwood Settlement Talks Denied, Remembering Clarence Avant Georgia district attorney wants to start the trial for Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants one day before Super Tuesday primaries and we'll take a look at who is making civil war threats because of Trump's criminal charges. The survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will get another chance for reparations after a lower court judge dismissed the case.  Damario Solomon Simmons is here to update us on the latest developments. A 13-year-old Mississippi girl is forced to give birth to her rapist's baby due to the state's strict abortion ban. We will breakdown down why folks who say they are pro-life are lying!   Multi-talented filmmaker, writer, and comedian Chris Spencer will stop by to talk about his motion picture directorial, "Back on the Strip, that hits theater Friday. And we continue to pay tribute to the godfather of black music, Clarence Avant. We'll replay my conversation with filmmaker Reginald Hudlin about his documentary on The Black Godfather." Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Indictment, Sen Tuberville Hold leaves Military Leaderless, Remembering Clarence Avant Former President Donald Trump is now facing 91 charges with the latest indictment in Georgia on state charges. We'll break down the charges in his fourth indictment and discuss the potential implications of these charges. For the first time in history, three of the five U.S. military services are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders, thanks to Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. We'll examine how this leadership crisis could impact our nation's defense. A Florida federal jury convicts a white man for a racially motivated attack against Historian Dr. Marvin Dunn and five other Black men near the 1923 Rosewood Massacre site. Dr.  Dunn will join us to explain how this incident impacted him. We'll also continue to honor the life and legacy of the influential music mogul Clarence Avant who passed away at 92.   Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Republican assault on education; Racist attack on black historian; Remembering Clarence Avant Republicans continue to attack facts and education, this time with the North Carolina Republican-controlled House passing a bill to ban public school teachers from compelling white students to feel guilty or responsible for past actions committed by people of the same race. We will break down when this law goes into effect and what this means for students in North Carolina.  But the impact of the anti-factual history crusade conservatives have waged against education doesn't stop there. We'll be discussing how the state of Arkansas has recently withdrawn approval for the Advanced Placement African American Studies course in the high school curriculum. We explain why they revoked the system just days before the school year started. A Florida federal jury convicted a white man for a racially motivated attack against Historian Marvin Dunn and five other Black Men at the historic Rosewood Massacre site. Historian Marvin Dunn'll join us to discuss what happened and the verdict's significance 100 years after the Rosewood Massacre. Lastly, we'll honor the life and legacy of Clarence Avant, the record executive known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' with people who knew him best.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Manager Attacks Black Kids, Baby Delivery Decapitation Lawsuit, Earthquake 30 Years of Comedy A gut-wrenching incident shocked the Greensboro, North Carolina, community when a white property manager assaulted two innocent black children at a swimming pool. The attorney representing the victims' families is joining us to discuss their pursuit of justice and the implications of this troubling incident. A young couple from Georgia is demanding answers after their baby's delivery turned into a horrifying nightmare. They say the doctor used excessive force during birth, decapitating their newborn. We will speak with a doctor tonight about how this could happen and the attorney representing the couple about holding those responsible accountable. We have a special treat for you tonight. We sit down with the legendary comedian Earthquake, who is celebrating an impressive 30-year-long career in the industry. He will highlight his comedic journey and his upcoming MGM show. You won't want to miss it! Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DeSantis suspends Black state attorney; GOP prez candidate calls Juneteenth 'useless'; Niger coup Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends a second state attorney.  Monique Worrell's name gets wiped off the official website.  She joins us tonight to talk about why DeSantis is targeting elected officials.  The GOP continues its anti-woke campaign.  Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth a "useless" holiday, despite previously praising it as a symbol of the American dream.  We will show you the speech that has ignited a firestorm. There's an escalating crisis in Niger, where coup leaders are increasingly defiant.  We will speak with the president and CEO of Believe in Africa, who will explain why and how the situation escalated. The last former Minneapolis officer convicted for his role in George Floyd's death refused to accept responsibility for what he did at his sentencing.  I'll show you what he told the judge, who wasn't happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, HBUCs & Mental Health, Ne-Yo & Gender Identity, Florida's PragerU  Louisiana Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. met presidents and stakeholders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to discuss what they can do for Black students' mental health.  He'll be here to explain how they plan to reduce isolation, improve campus safety, and increase access to healthcare providers for our students.  Montgomery, Alabama, Police have arrest warrants for three men involved in Saturday night's melee in Riverwalk Park.  Mayor Steven L. Reed will be here to give us the latest.  We discussed PragerU, the unaccredited right-wing group that will be used in some Florida schools.  One of those lessons shows Frederick Douglass saying the U.S. founding fathers had to "compromise" on slavery and urging kids to work within the system. And Ne-Yo is getting flack for criticizing parents supporting their children in deciding their gender identity at an early age.  I'll share my thoughts on this.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, Jamie Foxx's Apology, Call for Texas A&M Board of Regents to Resign  The Congressional Black Caucus demands Senator Dick Durbin stop the blue slip policy in the judiciary nomination process.  I'll explain how this policy is rooted in racism and break down the reforms the CBC is asking for. Jamie Foxx is getting some misdirected heat for a social media post about Jesus.  I'll explain how white folks should mind their business and stop looking for something to blame on black folks.  Tennesee representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson reclaimed their seats in overwhelming margins after racist GOP members tried to expel them for protesting in assembly chambers.  Justin Pearson will join us tonight.  It was a rumble on an Alabama riverfront.  A black dock worker gets attacked by a group of white men.  But some other brothers ran and swam to his rescue. Roland explains why he is calling for the resignations of the entire Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to resign. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating the Life of Charles Ogletree Jr, LA Angola Juveniles Plea, MN Police Depart Restructures We mourn the loss of renowned attorney and legal scholar Charles Ogletree tonight. We will celebrate Ogletree's impact on the legal profession, speak to those who knew him, and share the indelible mark he left behind. The Department of Justice is investigating a predominantly black Louisiana juvenile Facility after multiple allegations of abuse. Attorney Ron Haley joins us to shed light on this situation. I got to sit down with author Alvin D. Hall about his book, "Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance." Just wait until you hear our conversation about his groundbreaking book. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump pleads NOT GUILTY; Ex-Miss. officers plead guilty to racist attack; Florida approves use of conservative content from 'PragerU' in schools Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. We'll bring you details from inside the D.C. courtroom and explore the potential implications of this landmark case. In another bombshell arrangement, Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses related to the abuse of two Black men. We will explain what this means for police accountability and transparency in Mississippi. A Woodbridge Democrat files a lawsuit against party leaders and state election officials, alleging irregularities in the 19th District House of Delegates Democratic primary. Virginia House Delegate Candidate Makya Little will join us to explain. In a controversial move, Florida has approved teaching lessons from a conservative educational program in public school classrooms. We'll speak with the Senior Writer with Rapid Response to explain the change in Florida's education system. I sat down with Alvin D. Hall, author of 'Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance. Prepare for a vivid journey through time as Hall takes us back to the Jim Crow era and reveals the untold stories of millions of Black Americans. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.2.2023 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Appointed Judge Assigned Trump Trial, OH Reagan Tokes Act, MO Derontae Martin Death Update Former President Donald Trump has been given a court date to appear before a judge appointed by Obama to face his federal election fraud indictment in D.C. Tonight, we'll take a closer look to discuss the implications of this court date for Trump and the future of American politics. The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld the Reagan Tokes Act, which grants the authority to prison officials to prolong the sentences of certain inmates based on their conduct in prison. Tonight, we will speak with an Ohio legal professional to further explore the implications of this controversial law on citizens' rights. Missouri Teen Derontae Martin was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head in the home of a known white supremacist. We will speak with Derontae's mother and The Chief of Staff Campaign Zero to shed light on the absence of arrests and their ongoing fight for justice. In 2023, a white bus driver asked two Black Men to get to the back of an empty bus. We will show you the disturbing video. I had the opportunity to speak with the University of Minnesota Professor Timothy J. Lensmire to discuss how white people form their racial identity based on interactions with people of color. You won't want to miss this insightful RMU Book Club conversation. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump indicted; Henrietta Lacks' Settlement, OH Law Extends Prison Term For Behavior Breaking news ... Donald Trump indicted by grand jury on 2020 election interference As we celebrate the 103rd birthday of Henrietta Lacks, the family has finally settled their Lawsuit against the biotechnology company Thermos Fisher Scientific. We'll show you what The Lacks Family had to say and explore why it matters to the future of medical ethics and patient rights. The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a law that allows prison officials to extend the sentences of certain inmates based on their behavior behind bars. Ohio attorney Fanon A. Rucker will join us to explain the law's controversy and uncover its implications for the judicial system. The Circleville, Ohio, police department just released records shedding light on the shocking reason behind the firing of an officer who released a dog on an unarmed black man. You won't believe why. It's not what you think. Alvin D. Hall's new book, "Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance," takes readers on a powerful journey through the Jim Crow era. I will show you my interview with Alvin about the significance of the Green Book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Benefits & Care For Black Vets, TX Police Terrorize Black Family, Dems Debate Voting Strategy The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a groundbreaking initiative to address health access disparities among black veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs Press Secretary joins me to discuss the initiative and the impact of the PACT Act. A black family in Texas faced terror at the hands of police officers who mistakenly accused them of driving a stolen vehicle. We will show you the chilling video highlighting the racial disparities in law enforcement and the urgent need for accountability. The Democratic Party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal divisions over the path forward for voting rights litigation in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. We will speak with the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies to unpack how this battle over legal strategy shapes the future of voting rights. I got the chance to speak with Theresa Runstedtler, a Professor and Historian of Race and Sport at American University, to discuss her book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA." I will share the enlighting interview later in the show. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN DOJ Investigation, National Urban League Conference 2023, Cincinnati Music Festival Recap  The Justice Department is investigating a pattern or practice investigation into police conduct in Memphis, and we'll discuss the findings of this investigation.  You'll hear Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke break it all down.  The Alabama woman who lied about being abducted could face charges for filing a false police report.  Tuesday would have been Emmett Till's 82nd birthday.  President Biden signed a historic proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois.  We'll talk to one of Till's family members and an activist about what this means and how the pursuit of justice continues.  The NAACP's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement will be here to talk about how the move to ban menthol cigarettes is a social justice issue.  Plus, we'll be recapping the Cincinnati music festival with our exclusive interview with comedian and television host Sheryl Underwood. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap In a proclamation ceremony, President Joe Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, while calling out Republican efforts to stymie civil rights education in classrooms.  We'll have some of that ceremony for you.  In California, a black mother sues law enforcement officers for excessive force after a disturbing incident that shows a deputy punching her multiple times in the face while holding her 3-week-old baby.  Her Attorney will join us to explain the details of the lawsuit and how she is fighting to get justice.  The Rainbow PUSH Coalition's new president, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will be here tonight to discuss his appointment from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and the coalition's future. Nearly 60 years after Malcolm X's assassination, a man who says he witnessed the civil right's leaders death is coming forward with allegations undercover officials were involved in Malcolm X's 1965 murder. And I'll recap the Cincinnati Black music festival and its Black Music Walk of Fame grand opening. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Carlee Russell Admits She Lied, Alabama Redistricting Battle, Cincinnati Music Festival recap Carlee Russell admits she was not kidnapped and she made up seeing a baby on Alabama's I-459.  We'll have her confession her attorney sent to the Hoover police chief.  Alabama Republicans' newly approved district lines are causing quite a stir. The maps are heading back to federal court, potentially causing far-reaching consequences. An Alabama Democratic state representative will be here to explain how they are again battling an issue the Supreme Court settled.  Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks abruptly resigns following the botched hiring of a Black journalist to revive the university's journalism department. We'll explore what this means for the university and the broader conversation surrounding racial equity in educational institutions. Controversy clouds Florida's education system after adopting a new African American history standard taking students back in time to learn from late 1800s rhetoric. Plus, hear from Florida State Representative Kim Daniels on the board as she appears in a shocking video expressing gratitude for slavery. I will take you on a musical journey as we bring you exclusive interviews and unforgettable moments from the Cincinnati music festival. Trust me; you won't want to miss the highlights from Cincinnati's Music Festival.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cincinnati Music Festival, TX Texas A&M President Resigns, VP Harris Defends History in Florida Texas A&M University's president, M. Katherine Banks, resigns after the botched hiring decision that aimed to revive the university's journalism department with a Black journalist. We'll break it all down and explain the implications of this resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris takes a stand against newly approved Black History standards by the Florida Board of Education. We will play the powerful speech from Madam Vice President expressing concern over these guidelines. Alabama lawmakers faced a critical deadline today to redraw congressional districts to give Black voters a stronger voice, as ordered by the courts. However, little willingness has been shown by legislators to comply fully. We'll dive into the proposed plans and the ongoing struggle for fair representation. I got to catch up with legendary hip-hop artists like Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and more. Get ready for an up-close look at the excitement and talent-making waves in the music industry. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Congressional Maps Redrawn, FL Voting Rights Law, Menthol Cigarettes & Black Health Equity  In Alabama, Republicans pass a proposed congressional map that draws intense criticism from Black lawmakers. An LDF Political Participation Fellow will be here to help us understand the controversy and its impact on voting rights. Tuesday, we told you about Louisiana's Angola State Prison allegations highlighting the treatment of primarily Black boys detained in the former death row building. The Deputy Director of the ACLU's National Prison Project will be here to update us on the case.  Nikki Fried, the head of Florida's Democratic Committee, will join us to discuss the state's voting laws, and the president of Kappa Alpha Psi will explain why they are joining forces to denounce Gov. Ron DeSantis's racist policies. And we're looking at the health disparities associated with tobacco-related illness in the black community. The President and CEO of Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids will shed light on the critical importance of eliminating menthol cigarettes and the impact it can have on Black health. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Carlee Russell Update, VA NAACP Fight for Voting Rights, Northwestern U Racial & Abuse Lawsuit A racial discrimination and sexual assault lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by student-athletes against Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois. We will show you what the students and their attorney Ben Crump had to say at a press conference shedding light on this disturbing case. Stay tuned for the details. The NAACP has called out Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin for trying to exclude former felons from the voting process. We'll speak with Robert N. Barnette, Jr., President of the NAACP Virginia, to get his perspective on this crucial issue. And Police finally concluded its investigation of an Alabama woman Carlee Russell who went missing for 48 hours. We will tell you why the Police believe that she was not abducted. Greenwood Inc., a Black-owned digital banking platform, is entangled in a lawsuit with The Gathering Spot, a famous private club for Black professionals. We'll be joined by the  Principal of OBI Advisors, who will break down the details of this multi-million dollar mess. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.'s 56th National Convention in Indianapolis, Indiana, is coming up. Celebrating 60 years of their Social Action Commission, the Sorority has a special guest delivering the keynote address - Vice President Kamala Harris. Elsie Cooke-Holmes, the National President of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., joins us to discuss this momentous event. And in our Tech Talk segment, we have a milestone to share. The mobile app Fanbase has reached new heights. Isaac Hayes III, Manager and Founder of Fanbase, is joining us to discuss this achievement. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Angola Youth Heat Conditions, Trump Presidential Power Plan, Rep. Hosford schools GOP MAGA Agenda A shocking lawsuit against Louisiana's Angola prison reveals horrendous conditions in which nearly 80 Black boys have been forced into solitary confinement in extreme heat and abusive treatment. We'll dive into the details of the emergency filing, which seeks to protect the rights of these children and prevent them from being placed in adult facilities. Former President Donald Trump has plans to expand executive powers if he were to reclaim the White House in 2024. We will speak with Tamia D. Booker, Founder & Managing Director of T. Booker Strategies, to find out how these plans could reshape the structure of the executive branch, concentrating authority directly in Trump's hands. The parents of Carlethia "Carlee" Russell, the Alabama woman who miraculously returned home after a frightening abduction, sat for an exclusive interview with NBC News. We will play the interview and hear why the Russells believe their daughter's abductor remains at large. Rep. Steven Horsford takes a bold stance against MAGA Republicans, shining a light on their agenda focused on fighting against "wokism." Stay tuned to hear him call out MAGA. In our marketplace segment, we'll speak with the CEO of Mylegkini, a groundbreaking bikini brand that empowers people of all shapes and sizes to feel confident on the beach. Discover this inclusive brand's inspirational story. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rev. Jackson steps down;Ala. ignores Black voters;Texas A&M ripped over treatment of Black professor Explosive reports suggest that former President Donald Trump and his allies are already strategizing their plans if they were to secure the White House in 2024 to expand presidential power. We will break it all down. A shocking move by the Texas A&M University System Board of Regents" left renowned Journalists Kathleen McElroy without a job because of concern about McElory's past work on race and diversity. Today we will speak to a Texas State Representative working to make things right. Secondly, a significant development over the weekend as Rainbow Push's founder Jesse Jackson stepped down and Rev. Frederick Haynes III was named to lead the Rainbow PUSH. We'll bring you exclusive interviews and footage from the organization's 57th annual conference with Vice President Kamala Harris in attendance. And an update on the missing Alabama woman Carlee Russell. She returned home safe and sound after being missing for over two days. We share the details about her miraculous return. Recent studies show that skin cancer is the most common type in the US, but racial disparities in outcomes are prevalent. A family Medicine Specialist joins us to discuss the findings and why it matters. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Police End Bodycam Analysis, Horsford v Gaetz, SAG-AFTRA Strike, GOP AGs Warn Companies about DEI A police chief in California was caught in a controversy over ending the analysis of body camera footage. We speak with a Civil Rights Attorney on the implications of this decision and what the community can do to get transparency. Rep. Steven Horsford unleashed a fiery showdown with Rep. Matt Gaetz on the House floor over a decision to remove diversity, equity, and inclusion from the military. We will show you the interaction and explain how this will impact black servicemen and women.   The Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists has announced an imminent strike. Actress Yvette Nicole Brown, a vocal supporter of the strike, joins us to share her thoughts on the pressing issue. The city of Evanston in Illinois delivers on its promise to pay reparations to black residents. The Founder & Executive Director of FirstRepair will explain what this means and how it could change the course of history. Lastly, Addressing the growing threat of wildfires and the underrepresentation of minorities in wildland firefighting, the U.S. Forest Service and Historically Black Colleges and Universities have united to boost diversity. The USDA Forest Service National Diversity Student Programs Manager joins us to discuss this breakthrough partnership. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Buffalo shooting lawsuit; DOJ joins suit against Miss.; Tobacco companies targeting Blacks exposed The families of the victims of the tragic 2022 Buffalo Tops Supermarket massacre are taking legal action. One of the attorneys will be here to explain why they are going after social media firms and firearm manufacturers.  The Department of Justice launches an investigation into Fulton County, Georgia, Jail where a black man, LaShawn Thompson, died covered in insects and filth. Civil Rights attorney, Ben Crump, will be here to tell us more.  The DOJ files to become a part of the NAACP's lawsuit against the state of Mississippi, trying to create a separate legal system for the state's Capitol City.  And One of Los Angeles' largest hospitals, Cedars-Sinai Hospital, is facing a federal investigation over how they treatment of black women, especially those having babies.  The family of a black Indiana man who died after he was tased and handcuffed while naked during a mental health crisis will be here with their attorneys to talk about their civil lawsuit and how they are preparing for the trial of the cops who killed their son.  We have a special report on the disproportionate use of menthol products in Black communities. Tonight, we'll examine how tobacco companies targeted black communities with an expert from the Department of African American Studies at Virginia Commonwealth University. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Tuberville & White Nationalists, GA Black Rep Switches to GOP, TX A&M DEI Hysteria Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville is now on the defensive after defending white nationalists.  In a stunning reversal, Republicans and Tuberville denounce white nationalists. Senator Rand Paul makes a provocative prediction about college basketball players.  Claiming they will turn into "rap stars" while attacking anti-trust laws in sports, his comments have captivated social media. A Republican now represents a majority Democratic area in Georgia.  State Representative Meisha Mainor says she's taking a moral stand by switching up on the people who put her in office. Oh, Texas A&M, I'm not done with ya'll.  I have more thoughts about how you disrespected, dishonored, and disappointed your distinguished alums with how you treated black journalist Kathleen McElroy. In our Tech Talk segment, the creator of The Party Starter will explain how you can plan any event with your fingertips. I'll also recap the Jeffery Osborne Celebrity Classic Golf Tournament. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA Ronald Greene Charges Quashed, TX A & M DEI Hysteria, OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations Dismissed A Louisiana judge drops charges of two of the officers involved in the death of Ronald Greene.  His mother is here tonight to give us the latest. Yesterday we told you an Oklahoma judge dismissed the Tulsa Race Riots Reparations case.  Civil Rights Attorney and Founder of Justice for Greenwood, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will tell us what's next for his clients, the last three survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre. Roland will be here to comprehensively analyze how the Texas A & M Board of Regents allowed DEI fears to sabotage the university's journalism program. In our marketplace segment, a personal trainer's invention helps prevent injuries while working out. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. "See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa Race Riots Reparations, Hill Harper Senate Announcement, GA Mayor Arrested  An Oklahoma judge throws out a lawsuit seeking reparations for the 1921 "Tulsa Race Massacre".... killing any measure of legal justice for the last three survivors of the deadly racist rampage. Black farmers can FINALLY file claims for the "long-awaited" TWO-POINT-TWO BILLION DOLLAR U-S-D-A program.....The National Association of Black Farmers president will be here to explain why this program is CRUCIAL to addressing historical discrimination. Actor and activist Hill Harper is getting into politics as a candidate.  We'll tell you what he's running for and against.  The legal battle over Aretha Franklin's handwritten wills shows the importance of estate planning..... An expert estate planner will explain why you need to think about what happens after you die---no matter how much you have... It's Fibroids Awareness Month.... and we're shedding light on this condition that disproportionately affects women of color....In our '"FIT...LIVE...WIN" segment.... the Founder of "Advocating for My Uterus" will explain how to advocate for yourself--- and learn about your options. And hundreds gathered to say their final farewell to Howard University's Dr. Bill Spriggs.  We'll show you some of Saturday's memorial service.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Unemployment Rises, Tulsa Race Riot Not About Race?, Twitter's Rival, Spill, Legacy Admissions The June jobs report indicates the black unemployment rate contributes to the 90-percent rise in the nation's unemployment rate.  We'll examine how much the black unemployment rate rose for the third consecutive month.  #WE-TRIED-TO-TELL-YOU Conservatives are doing their best to rewrite history.  Oklahoma's state superintendent says teaching about the Tulsa Race Massacre is OK.  Just leave the part about race out of it.  Justice for Greenwood Foundation founder, Damario Solomon-Simmons, will be here to give his thoughts about this foolishness.  New York legislators are going after legacy admissions.  The executive director of DEFER will join me to explain the "Fair College Admissions Act." Chicago leaders are accusing the school system of racial discrimination and unfairly firing seven black principals.  Twitter has a new rival.  One of the founders of Spill will be here to explain how his former company inspired him to create a platform celebrating black culture.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Man Tased To Death By Police, Stephen A. Smith & Affirmative Action, IM Marvin Arrington, Sr A black Alabama man gets tased to death by Mobile police officers responding to a burglary in progress.  The people who made that 911 call said the cops went after the wrong man.  Now Jawan Dallas' family is demanding the release of the body cam video to find out what happened.  The family attorney will be here to give us the latest on the case where an innocent black man's life gets cut short at the hands of law enforcement. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith sparked controversy during his interview on Fox News Tonight.  We will discuss what Smith said about Affirmative Action and why it matters to the broader public. Media companies are gutting their DEI divisions.  DEI disruptor Randi Bryant will be here to explain why the executives are getting the boot.  And we'll take time to remember the life and legacy of Marvin Arrington Sr., a Georgia political icon.  His son will be here to tell us how his father's impact helped shape Atlanta.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: L.A. Sheriff's deputy body slams black woman; July 4th violence spike; Diversity scholarships at risk; India Arie v Janelle Monae, Meg Thee Stallion A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy body slams a black woman.  Even the sheriff's department calls the video 'disturbing.'  We have both body cam videos and videos shot by a bystander.  We'll examine what led up to the violent encounter.   We'll also look at the recent violence that gripped the country over the holiday weekend.  We'll break down where the violence and examine if California Governor's proposed 28th amendment to increase the age to buy guns could help curb the rising trend of gun violence. India Arie calls out Janelle Monae and Megan Thee Stallion for their Essence Festival performances; saying they are "degrading" the culture. And I must say, I agree.  I'll explain why.  The Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action ignites concerns about the future of diversity scholarships.  We will speak to a Higher Education Scholar about the potential implications and explore ways to ensure our children can still access valuable opportunities. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Racist Woman shoots Black Mom, Nikki Haley CNN Town Hall, May Jobs Report, Cornell West 2024 An unarmed Florida black woman is gunned down after confronting a racist white woman for using racial slurs at her children.  Ben Crump, representing the victim's family, will tell us about the investigation and why the white shooter has not been identified or charged. CNN Hosts another Republican presidential candidate town hall, this time with Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.  Hear what she had to say about her leadership after the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church massacre and her decision to remove the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds. Progressive scholar and philosopher Cornel West is running for president, announcing a third-party bid in 2024. The May jobs report shows a rise in black unemployment.  Dr. Cecilia Rouse, a professor of economics at Princeton University, will be here to break those numbers down. It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In our Fit Live Win segment, I'll talk to an expert about we can combat this silent epidemic that disproportionately affects African Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harvard Legacy Challenge, Baltimore Mass Shooting, FL Bodycam Videos released of Susan Lorincz The supreme court overturned Affirmative action; a Boston civil rights group has now challenged legacy admissions at Harvard University. We will show you what the civil rights group is doing to make sure education is fair for all. The weekend saw a disturbing uptick in gun violence nationwide, including the 340th mass shooting of the year. We'll delve into this escalating issue and examine the factors contributing to this disturbing trend. Florida police have released additional police body cam footage that reveals a troubling pattern of aggression from Susan Lorincz, the woman who killed AJ Owens. After these disturbing revelations, we'll show you the footage and discuss the Owens family's pursuit of justice. Tonight, we bring you a disturbing incident of racial discrimination. Radio host Darlene Mccoy was subjected to racial slurs by a white restaurant cashier. We'll show you the receipt and show you what she had to say. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Landmark Affirmative Action Ruling, IM Christine Farris, NY Mayor Checks White Woman  It's been a historic day at the Supreme Court; we have an expert panel joining us to unpack the Supreme Court's landmark decision against affirmative action means for the future of education and racial equity in America. Today we lost another legend in the civil rights movement. We're saddened to report that Dr. Christine Farris, the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away. We'll look back at her incredible life and the legacy she leaves behind. And New York Mayor Eric Adams is making headlines tonight after a video of him shutting down a white woman at a town hall went viral. We'll look at the video and explain why some criticize the new mayor for his comments. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Decisions: Student Loan Forgiveness, Religious Liberties, DV TRO Guns, Unrest in Paris The Supreme Court issued several important rulings today that will impact the future of LGBTQ rights and student loan forgiveness.  We'll delve into how these decisions will affect America and discuss the next steps laid out by President Joe Biden on how he plans to help those drowning in student loan debt. We'll also preview a case headed to the Supreme Court about allowing people under a restraining order to purchase firearms. There was a  stirring memorial service remembering the victims of the Atlanta Child Murders, bringing up still-lingering questions about justice and representation for African American communities. Plus, we'll discuss the developing situation in France, where a police officer killed a 17-year-old, and now they are experiencing massive unrest.  We will give you updates on what happens now. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Deputies Fired, Carlishia Hood Lawsuit, CA Hate Crimes Rise in 2022, Yusef Salaam Win NY Primary The Chicago Mom, Carlisha Hood, and her 14-year-old son were wrongfully arrested after she was viciously attacked, and her son defended her by shooting the assailant. Now the pair has filed a lawsuit against the city. We will show what they say happened to them after the arrest and why they are filing the lawsuit. Several Mississippi Rankin Officers have been fired after they tortured two Mississippi men. We will show you what the Rankin Chief of Police said about this matter and the steps to address the situation. California releases the 2022 Hate crime report revealing a startling 27% increase in hate crimes against black residents. We will give you all the statistics on this alarming trend. The Biden administration EPA has dropped an investigation into environmental harms against Black Louisiana residents. Tonight, we will speak with the co-founder of the Descendants project to discuss the impact on the community and what residents are doing to protect their rights. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Moore v Harper decision; Ralph Yarl speaks; Angela Bassett honorary Oscar;Trump classified doc audio The latest U.S. Supreme Court decision denies Republicans in North Carolina favorable election district maps.  We'll discuss how this will impact voting access with a political strategist.  We'll also discuss Monday's decision involving Louisiana's House map and other decisions about affirmation action, student loan debt, and religious liberties that are expected this week. Today GMA had an exclusive interview with Ralph Yarl, a Missouri teen shot in the head after mistakenly entering the wrong house to pick up his siblings.  We will show you the interview and how he describes what happened that horrific night. Legendary actress Angela Bassett finally receives the honorary Oscar she deserves but is met with divided public opinion.  We will break down the debate. CNN released an audio recording of former President Donald Trump acknowledging possessing a classified military document.  We will speak with the author of "Trump is not Racist, Here's Why" about what this could mean for Trump's presidential campaign. It's summer, and finding delicious, refreshing black-owned drinks is hard.  Well, look no further today in our marketplace segment.  We will speak with the creator of Jase's Lemonade about his signature lemonade. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Russian Mutiny, Cleveland's Missing Children, PTSD Awareness, Mother & Son Murder Charges Dropped It's been a tumultuous 36 hours for Russia as it faces possible civil war and mutiny.  We'll speak with an independent journalist in Kyiv to give us the latest news. The United States Supreme Court paves the way for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.  We'll examine how the high court's dismissal will impact the 2024 elections.  What's happening with the surge of missing children in Cleveland, Ohio?  The police chief says misinformation is causing panic.  We'll speak with folks from the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults about the rising number of missing children cases.  A Chicago mother and son are no longer facing murder charges.  Prosecutors believe the child was protecting his mother.  We'll tell you what the Chicago attorney general's office had to say about it.  It's PTSD awareness month, and in tonight's Fit Live Win segment, we'll speak with a therapist about the signs and symptoms. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judicial Nomination Process, SCOTUS Biden Immigration Policy, CA 10yr Old Handcuffed During Raid Top members of the Congressional Black Caucus called for the Biden administration to withdraw two federal judicial nominees, raising concerns about the nomination process and the nominees' backgrounds.  We will discuss how this gesture may change who is included in the judicial process. The Biden Administration has a big win on immigration, with the U.S. Supreme Court siding with the administration on immigration enforcement guidelines.  We will give you all the details about how this rule will change immigration policy. Also, President Biden is seeking to bolster access to contraception.  We will tell you how he prepares to sign an executive order to help codify women's rights. Plus, the family of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is suing the suspects named in his murder.  We will speak with the President of Haitian American Lawyers Association of Illinois about the significance of the lawsuit and get an update on the ongoing gang violence that's forcing thousands out of their homes.   We'll introduce you to the Infinity Center Youth Performing Arts Academy in our education matters segment.  The program directors of this nationally-acclaimed program will explain how they teach kids how to act on stage while keeping them out of trouble. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Parole Denied for Crosley Green, SCOTUS Rulings, GA Police Use Black Man's Pic for Target Practice The Florida Commission on Offender Review denies parole to Crosley Green, a man who already served 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. We will speak with one of his attorneys about what happens now he will probably not get released until he's 97.  As the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision approaches, lawmakers introduce new abortion legislation. We will tell you how Democratic lawmakers want to ensure women still have the right to choose with the Abortion Justice Act. The Supreme Court released decisions in several critical cases today, including denying access to clean water to the Navajo Nation. We'll examine how the decision will affect Colorado's Indigenous people. In a special edition of Black & Missing, we will highlight the ongoing search for Daniel Robinson, who disappeared two years ago. His father joins us on the eve of the second anniversary of his son's disappearance from an Arizona desert.  A white woman's controversial comments about Juneteenth are going viral. Ya'll know I have something to say to all the white people who don't get Juneteenth. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa No Power, GA Elex 2020 Fraud Claims Dismissed, Interview with OH Rep Joyce Beatty  Major storms in Tulsa are causing power outages, leaving residents in the dark. I'll talk to some folks about what's being done to return power to thousands left in the dark.  Vice President Harris sat down for an exclusive interview on MSNBC's "One Year Post-Roe: A ReidOut Special featuring Joy Reid. We will discuss what VP Harris said about Roe and how it could impact the future of reproductive rights in America. Today Ohio House Representative Joyce Beatty will join me in the studio to discuss building black communities through housing equality, DEI accountability, and investing in black businesses.  The New York State legislature honors the icon, Harry Belafonte. Stay tuned to see the fantastic celebration of his legacy. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Black Star Network Presents: Juneteenth & the Future of the Black Economics Freedom sponsored by McDonald's Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hunter Biden Guilty Plea, New Fight for Life Book Release, Apple+ Swagger Cast Interview Starting with breaking news, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to federal charges. We will discuss what this means for the GOP lead Investigations into Hunter Biden.  We'll discuss the controversial C-Span caller who asked if black people have ever thanked white people for ending slavery, sparking a heated debate online. We will show the ridiculous video. And we have an update for you on Trump's court date for mishandling confidential government documents. The Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Canon has set a date for his upcoming trial. We will tell you when he is expected in court. A video of an incident at an Ohio Bed Bath & Beyond where a black gay couple was racially profiled. We will give you all the details about why they believed they were stopped.  Then, we have a special guest in the studio, former NFL player Benjamin Watson, to discuss his new book on the pro-life movement. Finally, we'll wrap up with the cast of Apple+ show Swagger, who will give us a sneak peek into the upcoming season.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN DOJ Minneapolis Report, Ja Morant Suspension, TN Rep. Justin Pearson Wins Re-Election The DOJ's investigation into the Minneapolis police department is released.  It reveals years of excessive force and discrimination. We'll speak to the president of NOBLE to discuss what this means for the Department. NBA star JA Morant get suspended for 25 games. We'll break down the conditions of his suspension and how much money he stands to lose. And later, we have an emotional moment between Busta Rhymes and singer Nia Drummond that moved him to tears. We'll speak with Nia about the moment they shared. Justin Pearson was re-elected to the Tennessee state house by a landslide. We will give you all the details about the election. In our education matters segment, we will speak with the president of EmpowHER Institute, which gives 12-17-year-old girls of color the chance to become marine biologists. An African king gets to sit on the throne stolen from his people, and we have an incredible video to show you. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Land Reparations Lawsuit, Voting Redistricting 2024,RMBC: The Counter Revolution of 1836 A Palm Springs Land Reparations Lawsuit is making headlines as black and Latino descendants of Section 14 advocate for reparations to their families for their fiery evictions during the 1950s and 1960s.  We'll speak with the attorney about how families could be owed Billions. Things got heated at a House Oversight Committee hearing.  We'll show you how Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett schools Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert on law basics and house decorum. New voting districts could change again before the 2024 elections in some states, and we'll speak with the Deputy Director of Litigation at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., to discuss the potential impact. Two of the Tennessee three are back on the ballot for today's Special Primary Election Day.  One is a shoo-in for August's general election.  The other has to wait and see if voters want to send him back to the state house. Historian Gerald Horne talks about his his book, The Counter Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of American Fascism.   Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. 6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Donald Trump Arrested & Arraigned, Randy Cox Settlement, NYPD Report Shows Racial Disparities It's a historic day as former President Donald Trump makes his first court appearance to answer for the 37-count federal indictment related to hoarding top-secret government documents.  We'll have the latest on what this means and how it could impact the political landscape. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump will join us to discuss the largest settlement in U.S. history over police misconduct in the Randy Cox case out of New Haven, Connecticut.   The mother of the Florida black woman gunned down by a racist white woman pleads with funeral-goers not to let her daughter's death be in vain.   A shocking move in Illinois.  The Governor just signed a bill into law banning books.   And in our marketplace segment, we highlight the first minority-owned stock exchange.  We are talking to the leaders of Dream Exchange. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jor'Dell Richardson Fatal Shooting, MS Civil Rights Lawyer Arrested, GA Cop City Controversy A Colorado 14-year-old boy was fatally shot and killed by police while restrained on the ground. We will speak with the family's attorney about what happened and how they fought for justice. A historic police brutality settlement has been reached in New Haven, Connecticut, in the Randy Cox case. We will give you all the latest details on this fantastic win for Cox and the movement for police accountability. A civil rights lawyer is making headlines in Mississippi after being arrested while filming a traffic stop. We'll have the latest on the incident and speak with her about how she is fighting back against justice. The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for a controversial new police training center called "Cop City," despite heavy protests from community members. Today we will speak with one of the city council members who approved the decision about why he supports Cop City and believes it will help black communities. After last night's Tony Awards, the Term Grand Wizard is trending on Twitter. We will show you the video of Denee Benton cleverly trolling Florida Governor Ron Desantis because he accepts white supremacy in Florida. In our Fit Live Win segment, coach Gessie Thompson will share tips on how men can maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid the preventable 3. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Medgar Evers, Trump Federal Indictment Unsealed, IN Cop Fired For Racist Posts LIVE from Jackson, Mississippi, at the Voices of Courage & Justice Gala honoring Medgar & Myrlie Evers Donald Trump's 37-count federal indictment is unsealed.  A. Scoot Bolden will join us to break down the charges and give his take on when Trump could face a jury of his peers. The Florida white woman who shot and killed AJ Ownes for defending her children appeared in court for the first time.  We'll let you know if she can get out of jail. A recent Democrats for Education Reform poll suggests more than 70% of Black and Latino voters support public school choice.  The  Executive Director, DFER NY, will be here for our Education Matters segment to explain why school choice is the best option. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS AL Redistricting Maps, TX DOJ Houston Dumping Agreement, OK Black Lawmaker Booed ... Breaking! Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe The Supreme Court Of The United States says Alabama's Redistricting Maps most likely violate the Voting Rights Act.  Alabama Representative Terri Sewell, the Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs for the Alabama Democratic Party and one of the case's plaintiffs will be here to let us know what this ruling means for voters in the state. In Texas, a significant development in the DOJ's investigation into Houston's Dumping Agreement.  I'll talk to the Mayor of Houston about what is being done to protect constituents' health. An Oklahoma State Black Lawmaker gets booed on the house floor by a white colleague; she'll join us to explain what happened. The death of North Carolina man Darryl Tyree Williams has been ruled a homicide.  We'll talk to a local activist about the fight for justice. Breaking ... Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.6.8.2023 #TheCulture w/ Farajii: East Coast wildfire smoke crisis; Mayor Quentin Hart speaks; Childhood obesity reaches staggering numbers; Tupac honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White woman Arrested in FL Mom Shooting, Tech Misinformation, In Memoriam for Economist Dr. William E. Spriggs A major update on the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens' mother. The Florida white woman responsible for the tragic incident has been arrested and charged. We'll bring you the latest developments, including details on the arrest and the charges filed. Are the GOP candidates in for a bumpy ride? We'll speak with Shelley Wynter, the Host of the Shelley Wynter Show, about what to expect in the crowded field and the potential fractures within the party. Plus, are you worried about AI taking your job? We will speak with a Social Analyst and Diversity Strategists to debunk the misinformation and explore the real impact of this rapidly advancing technology. The Maryland NAACP calls out Baltimore City Public Schools systems as Black children have drastically declined access to an adequate education. We will explain how the NAACP is trying to hold Maryland schools accountable. CNN's Chris Licht has been fired for disparaging comments and low ratings. We'll update you on this developing story. One dear friend of the show has passed away. Today we will take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of an esteemed economist William Edward Spriggs who significantly impacted the labor policy landscape. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. One dear friend of the show has passed away. Today we will take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of an esteemed economist William Edward Spriggs who significantly impacted the labor policy landscape. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ATL Cop City Funds Approved, Jackson, Miss. $115M for Water Crisis, Famous Amos Success Initiative The Atlanta City Council votes 11 to 4 to fund a controversial police training facility, despite hundreds of community members speaking out against it.  One of the four council members who voted against the measure will join me tonight. Jackson, Mississippi, receives millions in federal funds to fix its infrastructure that caused last year's water crisis.  We'll talk about how the funds will help the predominantly black capital city that the state keeps ignoring. In our Marketplace segment, we'll speak with a recipient of the Ingredients for Success Initiative by Famous Amos.  They'll tell us how the initiative helps black small business owners close the wealth gap. And later in the show, my one-on-one interview with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, the author of "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations about Race."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Changes Home Valuation Bias, May Jobs Report, & 7th-grader Called Gangster for Braids Vice President Kamala HarriFunknounced that the Biden administration is changing the rule on home valuation to combat racial bias. We will speak with a real estate expert to discuss what this means for Black homeowners. A Louisiana principal is under fire for questioning a Black 7th-grade student if his decision to braid his hair meant he was "being a gangster." We will speak with the boy's mother about how she plans to hold the school accountable and ensure this doesn't happen to any other student. The Senate has passed the debt ceiling, and we will examine what programs could be cut and how it will impact your family. The job report is out, and Black unemployment is up. We will speak with Dr. Cecilia Rouse, Professor of Economics at Princeton University, about whether this is a sign of a more significant issue. In our education matters segment, we will speak with the CEO of Confident Calculators Camp about how she is helping students learn math skills to succeed. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: US Supreme Court Rulings, GA Sheriff's Assault Allegations, Debt Ceiling Vote, UberEats Controversy The Supreme Court rulings released several important rulings today on Unions, drug prices, and workplace communications.  We'll speak with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, about what these rulings mean for you. A Georgia County Sheriff's office faces more allegations of employees assaulting inmates.  We'll speak with the civil rights attorney representing five men who say Camden County jails employees beat them. The Debt Ceiling vote passed in the House and is now going to the Senate.  We'll give you the latest update on what this means for the country's finances and how it could impact your life. Plus, we'll talk with Exavier Pope, Host of SuitUP News and the Owner of The Pope Law Firm in Chicago, about his viral tweet where he says an Uber driver asked him for money for gas. And tonight, we remember actor John Beasley.  We'll take a look at his legacy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NCBCP Leadership Institute, TX Impeachment Vote, TX Voting Changes & DEI, MN Missing Persons Office Roland at Clark Atlanta University for the launch of the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute For Leadership. He'll speak with social justice leaders on its significance.  Plus, Roland breaks down the Texas impeachment vote and speaks with Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson on far-right Republicans trying to change higher education.  Then, learn about Minnesota's new Office of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls with the state representative sponsoring the bill.  We'll remember the life and legacy of actor John Beasley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Debt ceiling agreement fallout; Texas passes Crown Act; Juneteenth inclusion drama The recent debt ceiling deal agreement will change access to social programs and start student loan repayments sooner than expected. We'll examine how this agreement will impact black and brown Americans at higher rates and what lawmakers are doing to address these concerns. The Debt Ceiling agreement is causing a stir among Democrats and Republicans. With GOP members not happy about the debt ceiling agreement. We'll show you what some GOP hard-liners criticizing the bill said ahead of Tuesday afternoon's House Rules Committee vote. Over the weekend, the 11-year-old boy shot by police in Mississippi spoke out for the first time about his ordeal and how he felt after getting shot. We will show you what he had to say. And an update on Ralph Yarl, who was shot by a racist white man for an address mix-up. A viral video of a white woman harassing two black men over a parking mistake has made the rounds on social media. We'll have more on this story and how incidents like this contribute to racial tensions in our communities. And in our marketplace segment, we'll speak with Cocoa Asante, a company founded in 2018 by Ella Livingston, a Ghanaian-American who made it her mission to provide chocolate of the best quality using cacao from her home country Ghana.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.26.2023 5.26.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Boy Shot by Cops, Keith Murriel Footage, TX University President Retires An 11-year-old boy was shot by police after calling 911 to report domestic abuse, and we'll speak with the family attorney to provide you with the latest details.  Additionally, the body camera footage of the three former Mississippi police officers indicted for the murder of Keith Murriel has been released, and we'll play the chilling video for you. We'll also discuss Senator Tommy Tuberville's recent disparaging comments about inner-city school teachers and the response from educators.  In our Education Matters segment, we'll speak with the founders of Parle Endeavors, a youth-centered program offering scholarships and grants for high school seniors in New York City.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.25.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: George Floyd 3 Years Later, NC Judge Blasts Arrest, Woman Fall Out Cop Car Lawsuit, We Won't Back Down We'll look back at the brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin three years later.   We'll speak with George Floyd's brother, founder of Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, about their ongoing fight for social justice.  Plus, we'll hear from law enforcement experts about creating tangible police reform. In Georgia, a family files a multi-million dollar lawsuit for the death of a woman who fell out of a police car.  We'll discuss the case details and how the family fights for justice.  In North Carolina, a judge blasts police officers for the violent arrest of an unarmed black man.  We'll show you the police body camera footage of the arrest that's stirred up controversy and talk to an activist about why the cops are not facing any disciplinary action. Republican Marjorie Taylor Green gets laughed at after she yells for Decorum on the House floor, if that isn't hypocrisy!  We'll look back at how Republicans have disrespected the House decorum rules.  Black Voters Matters begins its "We Won't Black Down" Campaign.  Clif Albright be here to let us know where the buses are headed. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AP Series: Birth to Death & Racial Disparities, George Floyd Anniversary, Tina Turner Tribute A new series of reports from the Associated Press sheds light on the disparities black people face in health, education, and more. We will speak with The Associated Press Detroit National Investigative Writer for Race and Ethnicity about her findings and how this startling information changes lives. Plus, Ron DeSantis files the paperwork to run for president before officially announcing he's running in a Twitter Interview with Elon Musk later tonight.  Also, tomorrow is the third anniversary of George Floyd's tragic death. The authors of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "His Name is George Floyd" will join us to talk about the man who sparked a movement. Tonight, we'll honor the life and legacy of the queen of rock and roll, Tina Turner, who passed away on Tuesday.  And Spike Lee's father, bassist and composer, Bill Lee, also died. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.23.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Record Settlement for Christian Glass Family, Drop in BLM Donations, Remembering Jim Brown A Colorado family receives the largest police settlement in state history after the killing of Christian Glass. But the question remains, does it have to do with race? We will speak with one of the attorneys on the case about this historic settlement.  We'll examine controversial remarks by a black pro-Trump pastor who used the Bible to justify potential violence to return Trump to the White House in 2024.  Melina Abdullah, the Director of the BLM (GR) movement, will be here to address the recent reports about their donations.  Also, a Georgia school district may have violated students' civil rights by banning books based on race.  We'll take a moment to remember legendary running back and civil rights icon Jim Brown. We will speak with people who knew him and honor his legacy in and out of football.  And finally, in our Marketplace segment, Reecie Colbert has a brand-new game called "Am I Tripping?" She'll be here to show me how the game creates thoughtful conversations with humor.   It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.22.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Lashawn Thompson Autopsy, Debt Ceiling Negotiations, Tim Scott 2024,Loneliness Health Advisory  The death of a Georgia inmate covered in bed bug bites is classified as a homicide.  Ben Crump, representing Lashawn Thompson's family, will be here to tell us what an independent autopsy uncovered about this disturbing neglect case.  The U.S. is about ten days away from defaulting on its debts.  I'll talk to the President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation about the letter written with the National Council of Negro Women urging President Biden to reject policy changes that would increase poverty or threaten the health care and well-being of already vulnerable Americans. We'll talk about South Carolina's Tim Scott's  2024 presidential bid and examine Kentucky's Daniel Cameron's campaign for the governor. In our Fit, Live Win segment, we'll talk about a new epidemic as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily.  I'm talking about loneliness.  It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go.The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black & Tax Audit, SC Critical Race War on Education, Jordan Neely Funeral, Remembering Jim Brown One of the greatest to ever hit the gridiron, Jim Brown, has died.  Our second-hour fo of the show will be dedicated to the man who quit the game at the height of his career and became a successful Hollywood actor and influential activist at the peak of the civil rights era. Did you know that black people are five times as likely to be audited by the IRS?  We'll explain and speak with an IRS-registered tax preparer about what you can do to protect yourself. South Carolina has joined a list of states who have waged war on education by banning CRT.  Columnist Michael Harriot has written an article about the attacks on education and the first black superintendent in South Carolina.  He will join us to discuss South Carolina's target on black education. And Legendary Football and civil rights Icon Jim Brown passed away today. We will honor his life and speak to people who knew him.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Legislator Racist Question, Rep Plaskett Slams Jim Jordan, Jamaal Bowman Talks MTG & Gun Control A White North Carolina lawmaker interrupts a black colleague to ask a racist question about his educational background. We'll speak directly with North Carolina Representative Abe Jones about the incident and holding racists accountable. Chaos erupts on Capitol Hill during a hearing on the weaponization of the FBI. We have a video of the hearing that you won't want to miss. During the Black Congressional Caucus' recent summit to fight against racism and white supremacy, the Summer of Action to Defend America was announced. CBC Caucus Chair Steve Horsford will be here to explain how their plan will aid in the fight for equitable policy. Later, we'll speak with Rep. Jamall Bowman about his being called aggressive by right-wing conspiracy theorist Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Also tonight, an update on the case of the Delaware State University Women's Lacrosse team show says they were racially profiled during last year's traffic stop. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Supremacy in America, Rep Crockett Schools Republicans on DC Crime Bill, MO DA Fights for Innocent Man's Freedom Tonight, we are dedicating the first hour to examining how white supremacy is not only the biggest threat to America but also how social and mainstream media have played a role in making white domestic terrorists more emboldened to act. We will speak to the Research Director for Media Matters and the Southern Poverty Law Center Director about how this phenomenon started. Republicans were issued embarrassing reminders during their House Oversight and Accountability Committee. We will show you the video of how Representative Jasmine Crockett reminded Republicans about why facts matter. And in our tech talk segment, we will speak with the CEO of Pivet Plastic, a tech company creating sustainable products using biodegradable Self-CycleTM technology. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ProPublica NYPD Shooting Report, Fox News Hosts Deny White Supremacy, Nikki Fried Talks 2024 ProPublica releases a scathing report on the NYPD's blue wall of silence.  The report uncovers the culture of police corruption and violence.  It also shows how the NYPD  covered up the death of Kawaski Trawick, a black man who was shot and killed in 2019 by police officers at his Bronx home.  ProPublica's editor at large will explain the findings. Fox News hosts are dissatisfied with President Biden's commencement speech at Howard University, claiming that Biden is trying to keep black people angry.  You'll hear the ridiculous comments made by some Fox News Hosts. Florida is in an all-out fight about education, abortion, and women's rights, and Florida's Democratic Chair, Nikki Fried, will be in the studio to talk about all things Florida. In our Marketplace segment, we'll speak with the co-founder of Fully Charged Snacks about their efforts to change how black people eat by offering healthier snack options. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Buffalo, N.Y. Massacre: A year later, Andrew Gillum Charges Dropped, Dissecting White Supremacy Buffalo, New York, pauses to mark one year since a white supremacist gunman killed 10 Black people and wounded three victims at a supermarket.  Mayor Byron Brown is here to discuss how the city copes a year later. Federal prosecutors are dropping the remaining 18 fraud counts against former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum after a jury deadlocked on the charges. A Mississippi judge rules against three Jackson residents who filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 1020.  I'll explain how another case keeps the controversial law from going into effect for now. Fox News Hosts say Biden is the "most divisive president in U.S. history" because of his warning against white supremacy.  Tonight I will give those cry babies over at Fox a history lesson. And in our Fit, Live, Win segment, Covid is no longer a world health emergency.  We'll talk to a doctor who will let us know if we should still be concerned about the virus that has killed tens of thousands. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY man charged in Jordan Neely Death, 1st SC Black woman Dems Chair, FCC Commissioner on Tegna deal The white man who killed Jordan Neely on a New York subway train surrendered to police this morning and now is facing a charge of second-degree manslaughter. We will give you the details of his arraignment and show you what Jordan's family said following the arrest. In a historic move, the South Carolina Democratic Party will now be led by a Black woman. We will speak with South Carolina's new chair Christale Spain about her plans for the party's future. The FCC is considering the Tegna Standard available deal. I will speak with one of the commissioners to get his take on the potential impact and how this deal could change the media landscape as we know it. Morris Brown College launches a new esports program focusing on increasing industry diversity. We will speak with a Morris Brown esports professor about the program's goals and how it will benefit students. And in our Education Matters segment, NASA's Date Equity Access Priority initiatives are helping historically black colleges and universities get involved in space exploration. We will speak with the Education Project Manager from NASA Headquarters about these exciting new opportunities for students. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY Subway Chokehold Suspect to be Charges, Title 42 Expires, Roland Deconstructs CNN Trump Town Hall As the clock ticks towards midnight, the expiration of Title 42 is set to impact migrants and the border of Texas.  We will speak with an Immigrant Rights Activist about how this will impact Black and brown asylum seekers, who are often ignored or overlooked. A Marine veteran who choked a black homeless man on a New York Subway will be charged with manslaughter in the second degree. Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville says white nationalists should be in the army and considers them a valuable asset to the U.S.  Wait until you hear what this fool said in a recent radio interview. Folks in Allen, Texas, are planning funerals for last weekend's deadly mass shooting victims.  The remaining victims are dealing with that tragedy's physical and emotional scars.  Tonight, we get an update on one of the victims, who happens to be my Alpha brother.  We will talk with the attorney about his long recovery journey and how the family is trying to manage all his unexpected medical expenses. Wednesday night, CNN hosted a disastrous Town hall with twice impeached former President Donald Trump.  I will deconstruct the whole town hall to show you how CNN should have held him accountable and why black media matters. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS House Bill Hearing on Capitol Police Expansion, AAMA's New President, Biden Clapbacks at Reporter A face-off in a Mississippi courtroom on the constitutionality of House Bill 1020.  A law that will expand capitol police jurisdiction into Jackson, Mississippi, and create a new court system.  One of the attorneys from the case will join us tonight to tell us what happened at today's hearing. We will delve into the essential topic of respecting and pronouncing people's names correctly.  We'll show you a viral video clip from a UK talk show sparking conversation and debate. Dark Biden is back!  Joe Biden shut down a reporter trying to give him pushback on handling the debt ceiling.  We will show you how Biden politely claps back at the reporter. The African American Mayors Association has a new president.  She'll be here to discuss the priorities of black mayors nationwide for the upcoming year. Black Star has launched a new show!  I'll talk to Dee Barnes, the host of Black Star Network's new show, The Frequency. In tonight's Tech Talk, the first black-owned personal finance platform, SoLo Funds, provides capital access to people who find it difficult to borrow money from traditional financial institutions. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump liable for battery, Roland Takes on Project 21 about Gun Reform, & Honoring Harry Belafonte A New York jury finds former President Donald Trump liable for battery and defamation in the E. Jean Carroll case and orders him to pay $5 million in damages.  We'll discuss what this means for his presidential candidacy. On Saturday, I had the pleasure of speaking on MSNBC about gun reform, and I guess my comments about Republicans riled some feathers.  So, today I will talk with a member of a black conservative group about what should be done about guns. Former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is blaming diversity and critical race theory for declining US History scores in grades K-12.  We will speak with the Director of Education Justice Research at NYU about test scores and why we have seen a change. To honor the late actor, singer, and civil rights icon Harry Belafonte I will share my last interview with Harry Belafonte. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.|See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mass Shootings & Anxiety, DOJ Finds AL Neglects Black Residents, Remembering Harry Belafonte  The decades-old water and sewage crisis in Alabama's "Black Belt," Lowndes County.  The Department of Justice found a pattern of neglect from Alabama's  Department of Public Health had a pattern of neglect and failed to act on the county's water problems.  I'll talk to the Rural Development Manager of the Equal Justice Initiative about how black Alabama citizens have disproportionately been impacted. It's Mental Health Awareness Month.  I'll talk to a licensed professional counselor about how the rise in mass shootings affects people's daily lives and mental well-being.   Actor Richard Dreyfuss faces backlash after defending blackface and expressing regret over being unable to play a Black man.  We will show you the video of him criticizing diversity standards in Hollywood. And we're still remembering legendary performer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte.  I'll show you one of my favorite interviews I had with him. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Blocks state control in MS, GA oversight to remove prosecutors, Exclusive with Gina Belafonte The NAACP has won a significant victory against the Mississippi state government, temporarily restoring Jackson residents' voting power and voice in how justice is administered in the city. We will speak with the Executive Director of The Mississippi ACLU to discuss how this move helps hold the Mississippi state GOP accountable for their blatant attack against the predominantly black capital city. Controversy is brewing in Georgia as Republican Governor Brian Kemp signs a bill granting an oversight commission the power to remove local prosecutors and district attorneys from their positions. We will give you all the details in this developing story. New allegations have surfaced in the Clarence Thomas ethics scandal involving his wife, Ginni Thomas' payments. These revelations have led to calls for reform in the Supreme Court, and we'll be showing you a video that perfectly sums up why Thomas protects his wife even at the cost of his integrity and possibly his job. Also, the April 2023 United States job numbers have been released. We'll discuss how they have impacted black Americans with Professor Jane Smith, an expert in economics and race at the University of Massachusetts. This report is crucial in understanding the state of the economy and the job market. And finally, we'll be celebrating the life of icon Harry Belafonte with an exclusive interview with his daughter Gina as she discusses the impact of her father for the first time since he died. And Phillip Agnew, Co-Director of Black Men Build, will also share his memories of the legendary performer and activist. Stay tuned for these stories and more on tonight's news. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Approves State Power to Overturn Elections, Gillum Acquitted, DreamDefenders Arrested  GOP-controlled Senate in Texas has proposed a controversial new law allowing the state to overturn elections. This has sparked concerns about the future of democracy in the state, and we'll have all the details in this fast-moving story. Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has been acquitted of lying to the FBI. However, the jury has deadlocked all other charges against him and co-defendant Sharon Lettman-Hicks. We will break down what this could mean for the former Mayor. Tensions are rising in Florida, where 14 protesters were arrested outside  Governor Ron DeSantis' office. The protesters were demonstrating against new conservative laws in the state, highlighting the growing divide between activists and the governor's administration. We will speak with the Dream Defenders about their fight to make Florida safe and fair for all. ProPublica's bombshell report alleging deeper financial ties between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and Republican donor Harlan Crow than previously known. This raises serious questions about the court's impartiality, and we'll have all the latest details. In New York, calls are growing for justice and accountability after the death of a black man who was placed in a chokehold by a fellow white subway passenger. The urgency for action is mounting, and we'll update you on all the latest developments. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ATL Mass Shooting; Tucker Carlson’s racist texts; Andrew Young talks Harry Belafonte There have been 180 mass shootings this year so far. We are in the middle of one of the deadliest years as Republican lawmakers fight to make access to guns easier. We will speak with the National African American Gun Association President about what policy can be passed to combat mass shootings in America. Tucker Carlson is back in the headlines this time as newly revealed text messages are unredacted, showing Carlson's blatantly racist and appealing text that was even too extreme for Fox News. We will show you the text messages that got Carlson kicked out of Fox News. South Carolina is embroiled in a battle to hold people accountable for hate crimes as one of the only states in the nation that don't have hate crime laws on the books. For the past three years, a hate crimes bill has made it through the South Carolina House and to the Senate floor, only to stop there. We will be speaking about what Democrats are doing to try to get the Clementa C. Pinckney Hate Crimes Act passed. In our continuing coverage of honoring the life and legacy of Harry Belafonte, we have Atlanta Ambassador Andrew Young joining us to discuss how he remembers the late icon. In our tech talk segment, we will speak with the founder of a sustainable tech company, pivot plastics which is looking to improve the environment as environmental challenges are impacting black Americans at a staggering rate by being a conduit between companies that generate recyclable plastic waste and companies that can process that material into new products.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL States Attorney DeSantis Letter, Tegna Deal Gets New Life, Rep. Maxine Waters Remembers Belafonte Republicans across the nation are in an all-out assault on black prosecutors. Today we will speak with a Black state attorney from Florida who has come under fire from conservatives, including DeSantis, who alleges that she's soft on crime. The controversy surrounding the acquisition of cable company Tenga by Standard General continues. This time New Jersey Democrat Senator Bob Menendez is calling out his colleagues and threatening to boycott all further appointments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. We will show his entire speech as he railed on the Senate floor. The white woman, Carolyn Bryant Donham, who was the catalyst for the 1955 lynching of 14-year-old Emmett Till, has sparked a debate about justice versus vengeance. I will share my thoughts on the Yazoo Herald article "Pursuit of Donham Finally Over." Y'all have been texting and tweeting me about the Republican guest Robert had on yesterday's show. I was in L.A. for an event; when Stacey Washington said Trump's policies are better for black people than Biden's. Today, I have a little to say about what Ms. Washington said on my platform. Ya'll don't want to miss that!   One week to the day, the icon Harry Belafonte died, and today we continue our coverage honoring his life as we speak to Representative Maxine Waters about how she remembers Belafonte and all the work he's done as an activist. In our Marketplace segment, we speak to a mother and CEO Of Kalico Bay Kids, a colting company that started from a mother's quest to create unique looks for her daughter and has turned into an international business.  Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.1.2023 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Turmoil In East Africa, 2024 Election Season, Black Book Stores Publishing Co Snubs, US Debt Ceiling House Speaker Kevin McCarthy introduced the Limit, Save, Grow Act of 2023, which will raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion for about a year and decimate student loan forgiveness, some Veteran Affairs Benefits, and other social programs. We will explain how this will impact your pockets. The 2024 U.S. presidential race is heating up as candidates enter and exit the campaign trail. We'll discuss what's at stake and how each candidate is trying to engage voters in 2024. Turmoil and tragedy are rising in East Africa as the region faces severe droughts and political upheavals. We will describe what's happening on the ground and what needs to be done to ensure peace. Black bookstores are being snubbed by publishing companies. We will speak with Tulsa and New Orleans bookstore owners about being overlooked and shut out of economic and promotional opportunities. An Ohio Barber has gone viral for giving kids with special needs a safe space to get great haircuts. We will speak to him about how he believes more accessibility to grooming is needed in the beauty industry. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: PVAMU Alumni Association's Concerns, Chicago Charter School Closing, Remembering Belafonte Prairie View A&M Alumni Association says the Texas A & M University System is not handling the HBCU's financials as it does with the predominantly white institutions.  I was at today's press conference.  I'll tell you their concerns and what they plan to do. The state of Illinois is closing a black charter school.  The Chief Academic Officer of Urban Prep Academies will explain why the state swooped in and shut its doors. The white woman at the center of Emmett Till's 1955 lynching has died. The "People's Lawyer," Alton Maddox, Jr., passed away. And we are continuing our tribute to Harry Belafonte.  Tonight, I'll speak with Chicago's Rev. Dr. Michael Pfleger, the Senior Pastor of The Faith Community of Saint Sabina andMinister Louis Farrakhan. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.comnoThe #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NAACP Policing Lawsuit, VA Democrats & Black Leadership, Pras Guilty, Remembering Harry Belafonte  It's April 26, 2023.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. The NAACP is suing Mississippi's governor and other officials over a new law that will expand the jurisdiction of the state-run Capitol Police in Jackson, Mississippi, and create a temporary court within a Capitol Complex Improvement District covering a portion of Jackson.  We will speak with a state senator about how this will hurt the state's capital, a majority-black city. The Virginia Senator is calling out fellow democrats.  She says Northern Democrats are blocking  Black leaders out of key positions.  Virginia Sen. Louise Lucas will be here to explain why she feels targeted.  The iconic singer, actor, and activist of the civil rights movement, Harry Belafonte, died at 96.  We will continue to honor his legacy by speaking with people who knew him and showing you some of his greatest moments and interviews. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating The Life of Harry Belafonte Today, singer, actor, producer, and activist Harry Belafonte died of congestive heart failure at his Manhattan home at age 96.  For the next two hours, we will celebrate his life with several people he influenced and talk about the man who sparked the calypso craze in the U.S. and created new trails for African American performers.  It's time to bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 3 at White House, NC Lt. Gov. Reparations, Tucker Out at Fox News, TN Police Oversight Abolished  The "Tennessee three" went to the White House on Today to meet with President Joe Biden weeks after facing historic expulsion efforts. We will tell you what happened and how this may help move gun reform closer in the US. North Carolina's Republican Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson launched his campaign to become the state's next governor. Robinson has been met with backlash saying his opponents will call him a bigot and hypocrite just because they're scared of him and his working-class messaging. We will show you what Robinson had to say about how black people owe America and are not owed anything. Vice President Kamala Harris made a historic trip to Africa, strengthening diplomacy in African nations. We will speak with the President of the Constituency for Africa to discuss what a better partnership with Africa could look like.  Tennessee's Republican supermajority is dismantling the state's two largest cities, independent civilian-led boards that investigate police misconduct allegations and review policing policies. We will speak with the Metro Nashville Community Oversight Executive Director to discuss how the community can push for police oversight. Legendary NBA coach Phil Jackson is showing his true colors as he criticized the NBA's support of the Black Lives Matter movement on a podcast. Multi Award-Winning Sports Journalist Kelsey Nicole Nelson will join me to discuss.  White women are going to learn to leave black people alone. We will show you the video of Walmart Karen getting the everyday low prices after a black woman whooped her for harassing her over self check out. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX San Antonio Prop A, Republican Proposed VA Cuts, Netflix Cleopatra Lawsuit, Earth Day San Antonio, Texas, is putting police reform with Proposition A on the May 6 ballot, and Texas GOP is pushing back on the changes.  We will speak with the founder, and director of ACT 4 SA, about the group's efforts that got Prop A on the ballot. Republicans are trying to cut the Department of Veteran Affairs budget by 22%.  As a veteran, this indeed concerns me.  We'll examine how the cuts could have a catastrophic impact on black veterans and how Democrats are pushing back to fight to keep the department funded. Earth Day is coming, but what does this mean for black people?  We will discuss how the climate crisis disproportionately affects Black people more than any other racial or ethnic group and how we should use Earth Day to ensure our future. Today, in our education matters segment,  the Knowledge House.  A nonprofit organization aims to close the gaps in the education­-to-­employment pipeline by leading digital skills training in coding and design for underserved young people in the Bronx.  We will speak with the founder about the organization's impact and how they plan to expand access. And we'll tell you how the state of Minnesota is honoring Prince on the 7th anniversary of his death. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Student Voting Attack Plan, TN GOP Leader Guilty of Sexual Harassment, Big George Foreman Movie A top Republican legal strategist was caught on an audio recording saying that college students voting is a big problem for the GOP, urging them to combat Gen Z's voting rights. We will show you the full audio and how the GOP plans to take your voting rights. Just Weeks After A Tennessee State Representative voted to oust Tennessee Justin Pearson and Jones for misconduct, he was found guilty of sexually harassing interns. We will break down the story and explain how the state knew he violated ethics policies and allowed him to stay on all his committee assignments and vote to remove the Tennessee three.   For the past several years, Moms for Liberty. have slowly taken over County School boards in South Carolina, pushing black superintendents out of fear of Critical Race Theory. We will speak with a Charleston County, South Carolina, School District Superintendent about what is being done to protect education in the state. McDonald's is laying off hundreds of corporate staff. We will speak with HR Business Partner about what this means for fast food workers and how to prepare yourself if faced with layoffs. Two-time world heavyweight champion and an Olympic gold medalist, entrepreneur, minister, and author George Foreman will join me to discuss a brand new film of his life \ Big George Foreman. We will discuss the film and how his boxing career took him from gold to retirement to reinvention. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Man Strip Searched in Street, Sweet 16 Shooting Arrest, Tyre Nichols Lawsuit, AI In Workplace  Deputies in Jacksonville, Florida, are under an internal affairs investigation after stopping and forcibly strip-searching a black man on a public road in full view of people, including his family members. I'll talk to the Tributary Criminal Justice Investigative Reporter, who broke the case about all the details of this unfortunate case. Two Alabama brothers will be charged as adults in the mass shooting that killed four people and wounded dozens at a Sweet 16 birthday party. We will speak with an Alabama County Commissioner about the startling details of what led up to the tragic incident and how they plan to protect the community. Tyre Nichols' mother files a lawsuit against the city of Memphis and members of the police department over his death. We will speak with the Nichols family attorney, Ben Crump, about the landmark $500 million lawsuit. In our tech talk segment,  Artificial intelligence in the workplace and how it is poised to eliminate millions of current jobs. An Automation & Artificial Intelligence Expert will be here in the studio to give us tips on how workers can compete with tech. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Reject Feinstein Replacement, Jayland Walker No Indictment, OK Commissioner Leaked Racist Audio Another reason why voting matters! U.S. Senate Republicans are blocking Democrats from temporarily replacing Senator Dianne Feinstein on the committee that approves federal judges, making it harder for Democrats to confirm President Joe Biden's appointments to the federal judiciary until she returns to the Capitol.  California United States Representative Ro Khanna says she should resign.  He'll be here to explain why.   Strong reaction out of Ohio since an Akron grand jury refused to indict the eight officers who killed Jayland Walker.  U.S. Rep. Emilia Strong Sykes wants the DOJ to investigate the patterns and practices of the Akron Police Department.  The Walker family attorneys will tell us what's next in the fight for justice for Jayland. Leaked audio has surfaced from Mccurtain County, Oklahoma, of four county officials complaining about being unable to lynch black people and killing black journalists.  We will play you a piece of that audio and tell you how the county is fighting to get the officials to resign. The white Missouri man who shot a black teen in the head for mistakenly being at the wrong house is finally in custody.  I'll talk with Ahmaud Arbery's mother about what needs to be done to keep our black males safe from being hunted and killed. In tonight's MarketPlace, a mom who used faith to help her daughter beat a severe illness is now using her Non-profit organization Hoodies 4 Healing Foundation to serve over 40,000 homeless Texas men, women, and children. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jayland Walker No Charges, AL Sweet 16 Shooting, MO Ralph Paul Yarl Shooting  An Ohio grand jury ruled the eight officers involved in the shooting death of 25-year-old Jayland Walker last summer will not face charges. Protesters in Kansas City, Missouri, filling the streets after a black honor student and talented musician, Ralph Paul Yarl, was shot by a white homeowner as he went to the wrong house to pick up his siblings.  The family's attorney, Ben Crump, will give us an update.  California State senator introduces a bill to help identify and find missing black people.  We will speak with the lawmaker behind the proposed Ebony Alert bill to assist law enforcement agencies in prioritizing missing people in our communities.  In Texas, a black woman is sentenced to prison for voting.  Tomorrow, her case goes before the second Court of Appeals in Fort Worth.  Crystal Mason's attorney will update us on the case and tell us what she hopes to come out of tomorrow's hearing.  We will follow another story out of Texas involving a Texas school district investigating one of its teachers for allegedly making a black student portray an enslaved person during class.  It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Man gets 70 yrs for spitting on cops; NC HBCU in trouble; White woman spits on sister, gets whupped The double standard in the American Justice system has been a problem for years.  Still, an egregious case has emerged out of Texas, with a black man charged with a simple misdemeanor convicted to 70 years in prison.  We will speak directly with the man's attorney about how they are trying to correct the outrageous ruling. As Texas serves a black man with injustice, Texas Governor Greg Abbott is trying to get a white man who killed a BLM protestor pardoned.  We will speak with a state representative about what is done to ensure the justice system works for Black Americans. A historically Black college in Charlotte, North Carolina, has been denied tax exemption for 14 of the 24 parcels of land it owns due to not meeting statutory requirements for exemption.  This could leave the college with a $127,000 property tax bill.  The Barber-Scotia College Interim President and the Chair of the board will be there to tell us how the school is trying to appeal the tax-exempt denials to the Board of Equalization and Review. United States Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is facing allegations of corruption after failing to report 20 years of donor gifts and trips.  Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, will explain the historical significance and why an overhaul of court ethics laws and requirements is needed. In our education matters segment, we'll highlight an organization helping families prepare their children for college.  The founder of The Collegiate Hustle will explain how her organization supports middle-class families in preparing their children for a holistic college experience. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Man Dies In Fulton Jail, TN Leaked Rep. Audio, FL Nikki Fried Arrested, Tim Scott 2024 A Georgia man was found dead in a Fulton County Jail cell after being eaten alive by bed bugs and insects as detention officers and medical staff failed to administer or help him. We will speak with the family's attorney about what happened and how the family seeks a complete overhaul of the prison. Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson was reinstated and sworn in at the Capitol Today, a week after the Republican-led Tennessee House expelled him. We will show you the video of his first day back on Capitol Hill. Another developing story out of Tennessee is bombshell leaked audio obtained by The Tennessee Holler revealing infighting among Tennessee Republicans about the criticism they received for ousting two Black Democratic State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. We will show you the appealing audio. The amount of women running for public office has increased over the last decade, but women are still underrepresented in public office roles. We have Laphonza Butler, the President of EMILY's List, to discuss how they empower women to run for office. A fight over abortion rights is brewing in Florida as Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried was arrested after a pro-choice protest. We will speak with her directly and ask what can be done to ensure women still have the right to govern their bodies in Florida. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shanquella Robinson No Fed Charges, Justin Pearson Rally, MO GOP Defunding Libraries, New EPA Rule The U.S. Department of Justice has announced it will not file charges for Shanquella Robinson, who died on holiday in Mexico in October 2020 due to lack of evidence. We will discuss what happens next in the case of Shanquella Robinson's death. The Shelby County Commission in Tennessee voted on whether to reappoint Justin J. Pearson to his legislative seat after the Republican House expelled him last week. We will tell you what happened. Cliff Albright, Co-Founder of Black Voters Matter, will join me live from Tennessee for more details.  In a 136-10 vote, the Texas State House passed House Bill 1, a $302 billion state budget for fiscal years 2024-25 that would provide billions in funding for higher education. However, if the House proposal becomes law, colleges won't be able to use any state money for "the design, implementation, or administration" of DEI practices and programs. We will explain what this means for the future of education with Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson. Missouri State House of Representatives voted to strip all public libraries of funding a week after lawmakers debated the budget proposal by Governor Mike Parson, which eliminates $4.5 million for libraries, diversity initiatives, childcare, and pre-kindergarten programs. To explain the dire situation, we will speak to Jamie Johnson, Missouri State Representative of House District 12. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed new pollution rules. We will speak with the Former Senior Advisor for Environmental Justice, EPA, Dr. Mustafa Santiago Ali, to tell us how these changes will impact our everyday lives. Black Maternal Health Week has started in the U.S., and Black women are three times more likely to die from pregnancy-related complications than White women. In our tech talk segment, we will speak with the creators of the IRTH App, who are helping to empower black women in their health journey. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fair Housing Act 55th Anniversary, TN Justin Jones Reinstated, DA Bragg sues Rep Jim Jordan Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Housing Act, and today we will commemorate the historical significance and importance of the act for family and community health, economic stability, and human relations. We will discuss progress with the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones returns to the state house vowing to continue fighting for stricter gun laws after he and Rep Justin Pearson were expelled last week for violating decorum laws by protesting on the state House floor. He'll join us tonight to let talk about his first day back.   The Louisiana governor's race is underway, with nine candidates on the ballot. We will speak with the only black candidate, Shawn Wilson, about why he should be elected Louisiana's next governor. In a 50-page lawsuit, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accuses GOP House Judiciary chairman Jim Jordan of a "brazen and unconstitutional attack" on the prosecution of Trump. We will break down what this means for Donald Trump and the GOP. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to manage all your administrative tasks and meetings? In our MarketPlace segment, we speak with the Founders of Essynce Virtual Assistants, A Virtual Assistant that works with you to help you manage your business and lifestyle. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 3 Day of Action, Moral Monday 10th Anniversary, Medicated Abortion Ban, Jajuan Henderson Update Following the expulsion of two Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrats, organized a "Day of Action." We will show you today's Rally, march and speak to the National Political Director for People For the American Way. The vote to reinstate Justin Jones is underway, and a Nashville, Tennessee, Councilwoman will join us after the decision.   It's been ten years since the first Moral Monday led by religious progressives to restore "morality to protests against Bills passed by the state GOP-held North Carolina government in 2012. Today we will speak with Rev. William Barber, President/Senior Lecturer and Repairers of the Breach, about where the movement plans in this new GOP-led political environment. A Texas Judge invalidated the abortion pill in the most consequential abortion decision since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. We will speak to the Director of State Advocacy Communications for Planned Parenthood about what this means for women's rights and how a Washington State federal judge's contradictory ruling will impact women nationwide. A New Jersey detective who shot and paralyzed an unarmed Black man will not face charges. We will speak with Jajuan Henderson's attorney about what they plan on doing now to hold the police accountable. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris in Nashville, TN Legislature Expels Rep Jones & Pearson, 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Vice President Kamala Harris is in Tennessee following the unprecedented expulsion of two of Tennessee's youngest black lawmakers, Nashville Representative Justin Jones and Memphis Representative Justin Pearson, after they participated in a peaceful protest on the house floor. We will discuss what she had to say and how this has renewed the white house push to ban assault weapons in the US. After Tennessee's historic and baseless expulsion of Jones and Pearson, more democrats and constituents are mobilizing. We will speak with Reverend William Barbara, Tennessee former county commissioner Tami Sawyer, Council member Joy Styles, and Reverend Stephen Green about ensuring we can protect our democracy. Hip-hop is turning 50 this year. Chuck D and Daddy O of Public Enemy are planning a new movement to help cure some of the systemic ills of the community and help artists succeed on their terms. They'll stop by to explain. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN Expulsion Vote: Tennessee Legislature Expels Rep Justin Jones & Justin Pearson Today Tennessee legislators voted on whether or not they would expel three members for peacefully protesting with constituents at the state house. We will show you what happened today and explain how unprecedented this bold move was to intimidate Republicans. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race  The Mississippi legislature has voted to expand the Capitol Police in Jackson, the state's predominantly black capital city.  We will explain what the bill does and how this will impact the city, and who governs Jackson. Wisconsin Supreme Court's had a record-breaking turnout for Tuesday's election, with Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeating former Justice Dan Kelly.  We will discuss what this means for upcoming legislation and how the new balance of power can reshape the state. Chicago has a brand new Mayor as Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is the projected 57th Mayor of Chicago.  We will examine how Johnson's strategy of debating on local issues and branching out to local/ small media helped him overcome his tight race in Chicago. A Tennessee House subcommittee approved a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.  We will break down what is happening in Tennessee and give an update on the three legislatures who could be expelled to support constituents who want tighter gun control in Tennessee. Bowie State University honored legendary artist Dionne Warwick by naming its performing arts facility after her.  I was there.  We will show you some of that ceremony. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

4.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Angel Reese Double Standard, MLK’s Mason Temple Speech 55th Anniversary, IL Chicago Mayoral Election New York City is preparing for Trump's arraignment and the mayor as a stern warning for anyone coming to the city to start trouble. The Louisiana State University women's Basketball team won the NCAA Title on Saturday with Most Outstanding player Angel Reese leading the way. Still, instead of congratulations, she has received thousands of social media posts blasting her behavior as classless. We will break down the acceptability politics black athletes are expected to play and how the double standards persist in all sports. Tomorrow marks the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam" speech at Riverside Church condemning the Vietnam War. We will commemorate his legacy and speak to the author of Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic, Keith Miller, about his historic speech just one year before his assassination. Chicago has a Mayoral runoff election tomorrow. We will speak with Cook County Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson III about how he plans on changing Chicago for the better if he wins.Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Indictment,WI Supreme Court Election,Vanderbilt 1st Black Woman Neuro Resident,VP Zambia Visit The countdown to the perp walk has begun.  Donald Trump faces 30 fraud-related charges after a New York grand jury indicted him on charges connected to hush money he allegedly paid to cover up affairs.  We will break down all the latest developments and show you all the Republicans calling foul on the charges. And I'll talk to one of the exonerated five about Trump's indictment.  Remember, Trump had a whole lot to say about the wrongly convicted teens in 1989. It's a power grab in Wisconsin.  Tuesday, voters head to the polls to decide who will be the next state supreme court justice.  The executive director of Wisconsin's Souls to the Polls will be here to tell us what they are doing to make sure folks cast those ballots.   In our where's our money segment, we will focus on brands that mad promises to engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion but have not invested in advertising with black-owned media.  I can't wait to show you the latest brand that has made the pledge but has not heeded the call. A FAMU graduate becomes Vanderbilt University's neurosurgery residency program's first Black woman resident in 148 years since its opening.  We will speak with her about this historic accomplishment and what this means for aspiring black girls in medicine. Vice President Kamala Harris has been in Africa on a historic mission to strengthen democracy.  We will show you her stop in Zambia and what she had to say when they asked her about Trump's indictment. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com #RolandMartinUnfiltered and the #BlackStarNetwork are news reporting platforms covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY Rep Bowman Goes after GOP, NFL Media Layoff Jim Trotter, TN TSU Take Over, Erica Savage Farewell A Gun Debate is brewing in this country, and one Democratic representative has had enough. We will show you the plea to action N.Y. House Representative Jamaal Bowman had for House republicans and the heated exchange between Bowman and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie. The NFL is in hot water again, this time for firing long-time NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter after he questioned commissioner Roger Goodell about the absence of Black senior managers in the NFL Media newsroom. Jim Trotter will join me to discuss how he plans to hold the NFL to its promise of diversity and why he thinks he was fired. Vice President Kamala Harris toured Tanzania today. We will explain what she discussed with Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan, and how America is pushing to strengthen democracy in Africa. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month to bring public attention to an issue affecting millions in the U.S. We will speak directly to our Thursday expert panelist, Founder, and Host of The Reframed Brain Podcast, Erica Savage how awareness can change lives. Also, today is Erica's last day as a Roland Martin Unfiltered Thursday panelist. We will walk down memory lane and share all the fantastic moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Rolling Fork Devastation, Chris Christie v. Trump, VA Irvo Otieno Funeral, SC Hate Crime Bill The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was hit by a deadly tornado on Friday that claimed 25 lives across the state. We will speak with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Director about the continued recovery efforts and how the public can pitch in to help. After a failed presidential run in 2016, Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie thinks he can be the next president in 2024. Now he is saying Trump's Presidential run isn't ending well. I will show you what he said and remind Christie about the last time he and I had a conversation about presidential elections, which didn't end well for him. The funeral and memorial service for Irvo Otieno took place in Virginia this morning. We will show you what Otieno's Family Attorney, Ben Crump, said at the service and how the family continues fighting for Justice. Also, a new video was released showing the hours that led up to Otieno's death. We will show you the security footage contradicting what deputies reported about Otieno's behavior. In our tech talk segment, We will speak about an eLearning platform revolutionizing how people learn. The CEOs of Skilldora will explain how they make learning more interactive and personalized through cutting-edge technology. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills Today, Seatle Washington's Mayor announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and the United States Department of Justice as the Seattle Police Department prepares to transition into the next phase of sustained reform. We will explain the remaining steps to achieve a total case settlement in Seattle. A Virginia Family of a woman killed by police the same night a police officer shot and killed Donovon Lynch is suing The City of Virginia Beach for $50M. We will speak with family Attorney Justin Fairfax about the federal wrongful death and gross negligence lawsuit filed by the estate of DeShayla Harris. Texas is trying to whitewash history with brand-new education-limiting State senate Bills. We will speak with Texas NAACP Education State Chair about what is being done to protect how history is taught. The descendants of the Muscogee Creek Freedmen get their day in court. Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, the lead attorney and member of Justice for Black Creeks Coalition, will join us to give us an update on the case.  Vice President Kamala Harris takes an emotional tour of Ghana's slave castle. We'll hear what she had to say about the Cape Coast slave castle that was active during the transatlantic slave trade that forcibly removed millions of Africans.  In our Marketplace segment will show you how to get your kids into healthy skincare routines with a grandmother and granddaughter team who created a skincare line for kids. We will speak with the creators of Skye Monroe Skincare about the importance of early skin care. It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer. Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.