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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.