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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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