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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.