#RolandMartinUnfiltered

8.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ronald Greene's Family Wants DOJ Charges, FedEx Fires Driver, Creating Clean, Safe Drinking Water  Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and the family of Ronald Greene are calling for federal civil rights charges against the law enforcement officers who beat the black motorist to death, then tried to cover up his death.  Attorney Crump is here to explain why Greene's family demands the Department of Justice to step in.  The black Mississippi FedEx driver who two white men shot at gets dealt another blow after a judge declares a mistrial.  FedEx fires D'Monterrio Gibson after denying his request to work from home.   We'll tell you which two of the 19 indicted in Georgia for trying to overturn the 2020 election turned themselves in before Friday's deadline. And in today's Marketplace, we'll meet the man trying to ensure the world has clean, safe drinking water.  The founder of The Moses West Foundation will be here to explain how he turns air into water.  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.

8.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump agrees to Bond, AR Black History Hate, GA Stop Cop City Signatures Donald Trump's attorneys agree to a $200,000 bond and other release conditions after his lawyers met with the Fulton County, Georgia, district attorney's office.  We'll break down those details.  And Georgia's "Stop Cop City" protestors say they have more than enough signatures to put a referendum to repeal Atlanta's lease with the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center.  Two representatives from the Cop City Vote coalition will join us to discuss their efforts to move the campaign forward. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders suggests taking action against an African American history course was to prevent students from being taught "hatred of America." You'll hear her comments that have elicited widespread reaction and backlash.  President Joe Biden travels to Hawaii, where wildfires have killed 114 people and caused widespread devastation.  We'll examine how climate change may have played a part in the deadliest U.S. wildfire.  With students returning to school, we are acknowledging Children's Vision and Learning Month.  We will speak with a board-certified Pediatric Ophthalmologist about how good vision is essential for students of all ages to reach their full academic potential. 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.

8.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA 9 Officers Indicted, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill,  KS State Univ Discrimination Complaint Ten bay area police officers are being charged with some of the most shocking civil rights violations in recent history. We break down what the FBI uncovered and what they are being charged with. North Carolina Republican lawmakers have passed a controversial bill that some say denies voting rights to minorities. We spoke with House Representative Amos Quick to learn about the Democratic response to this legislation and what it could mean for the upcoming election. A Maryland movement is pushing to end subminimum wage for restaurant servers as tipped workers only make just over $3 per hour. We'll explain what this means for workers and why it's essential to fair labor practices for minority communities. A civil rights complaint has been filed against a Kansas university alleging racial discrimination. We'll explain the legal arguments and how it impacts students. 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.

8.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS FedEX Driver Shooting Mistrial, NC GOP Restrictive Elex Bill, BET Failed Sale Deconstruction  The trial of two white men accused of shooting at a Black FedEx driver who was making a delivery ends in a mistrial because of a police error.  The victim's attorney will join us to explain how that happened. A Texas woman faces charges for threatening to kill a judge and Texas U.S. Representative Sheila Jackson Lee over Donald Trump. And the Georgia grand jurors are facing threats after their names are released on the Trump indictment. North Carolina's controversial elections bill is awaiting the governor's signature.  We'll tell you about the significant changes to the state's election practices. I told y'all not to believe everything you read.  Tyler Perry did not buy BET, and tonight I  will do a complete deconstruction of the failed BET sale to understand why it will never happen. 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.  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.

8.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Trial Date Requested, OK Greenwood Settlement Talks Denied, Remembering Clarence Avant Georgia district attorney wants to start the trial for Donald Trump and his 18 co-defendants one day before Super Tuesday primaries and we'll take a look at who is making civil war threats because of Trump's criminal charges. The survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre will get another chance for reparations after a lower court judge dismissed the case.  Damario Solomon Simmons is here to update us on the latest developments. A 13-year-old Mississippi girl is forced to give birth to her rapist's baby due to the state's strict abortion ban. We will breakdown down why folks who say they are pro-life are lying!   Multi-talented filmmaker, writer, and comedian Chris Spencer will stop by to talk about his motion picture directorial, "Back on the Strip, that hits theater Friday. And we continue to pay tribute to the godfather of black music, Clarence Avant. We'll replay my conversation with filmmaker Reginald Hudlin about his documentary on The Black Godfather." 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.  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.

8.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Trump Indictment, Sen Tuberville Hold leaves Military Leaderless, Remembering Clarence Avant Former President Donald Trump is now facing 91 charges with the latest indictment in Georgia on state charges. We'll break down the charges in his fourth indictment and discuss the potential implications of these charges. For the first time in history, three of the five U.S. military services are operating without Senate-confirmed leaders, thanks to Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville. We'll examine how this leadership crisis could impact our nation's defense. A Florida federal jury convicts a white man for a racially motivated attack against Historian Dr. Marvin Dunn and five other Black men near the 1923 Rosewood Massacre site. Dr.  Dunn will join us to explain how this incident impacted him. We'll also continue to honor the life and legacy of the influential music mogul Clarence Avant who passed away at 92.   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.  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.

8.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Republican assault on education; Racist attack on black historian; Remembering Clarence Avant Republicans continue to attack facts and education, this time with the North Carolina Republican-controlled House passing a bill to ban public school teachers from compelling white students to feel guilty or responsible for past actions committed by people of the same race. We will break down when this law goes into effect and what this means for students in North Carolina.  But the impact of the anti-factual history crusade conservatives have waged against education doesn't stop there. We'll be discussing how the state of Arkansas has recently withdrawn approval for the Advanced Placement African American Studies course in the high school curriculum. We explain why they revoked the system just days before the school year started. A Florida federal jury convicted a white man for a racially motivated attack against Historian Marvin Dunn and five other Black Men at the historic Rosewood Massacre site. Historian Marvin Dunn'll join us to discuss what happened and the verdict's significance 100 years after the Rosewood Massacre. Lastly, we'll honor the life and legacy of Clarence Avant, the record executive known as the 'Godfather of Black Music,' with people who knew him best.  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.

8.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Manager Attacks Black Kids, Baby Delivery Decapitation Lawsuit, Earthquake 30 Years of Comedy A gut-wrenching incident shocked the Greensboro, North Carolina, community when a white property manager assaulted two innocent black children at a swimming pool. The attorney representing the victims' families is joining us to discuss their pursuit of justice and the implications of this troubling incident. A young couple from Georgia is demanding answers after their baby's delivery turned into a horrifying nightmare. They say the doctor used excessive force during birth, decapitating their newborn. We will speak with a doctor tonight about how this could happen and the attorney representing the couple about holding those responsible accountable. We have a special treat for you tonight. We sit down with the legendary comedian Earthquake, who is celebrating an impressive 30-year-long career in the industry. He will highlight his comedic journey and his upcoming MGM show. You won't want to miss it! 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.

8.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DeSantis suspends Black state attorney; GOP prez candidate calls Juneteenth 'useless'; Niger coup Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends a second state attorney.  Monique Worrell's name gets wiped off the official website.  She joins us tonight to talk about why DeSantis is targeting elected officials.  The GOP continues its anti-woke campaign.  Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy calls Juneteenth a "useless" holiday, despite previously praising it as a symbol of the American dream.  We will show you the speech that has ignited a firestorm. There's an escalating crisis in Niger, where coup leaders are increasingly defiant.  We will speak with the president and CEO of Believe in Africa, who will explain why and how the situation escalated. The last former Minneapolis officer convicted for his role in George Floyd's death refused to accept responsibility for what he did at his sentencing.  I'll show you what he told the judge, who wasn't happy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

8.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, HBUCs & Mental Health, Ne-Yo & Gender Identity, Florida's PragerU  Louisiana Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. met presidents and stakeholders from Historically Black Colleges and Universities to discuss what they can do for Black students' mental health.  He'll be here to explain how they plan to reduce isolation, improve campus safety, and increase access to healthcare providers for our students.  Montgomery, Alabama, Police have arrest warrants for three men involved in Saturday night's melee in Riverwalk Park.  Mayor Steven L. Reed will be here to give us the latest.  We discussed PragerU, the unaccredited right-wing group that will be used in some Florida schools.  One of those lessons shows Frederick Douglass saying the U.S. founding fathers had to "compromise" on slavery and urging kids to work within the system. And Ne-Yo is getting flack for criticizing parents supporting their children in deciding their gender identity at an early age.  I'll share my thoughts on this.  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.