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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

10.11.2023 #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.

9.27.2023 #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.