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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.