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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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