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8.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Alabama's Riverfront Rumble, Jamie Foxx's Apology, Call for Texas A&M Board of Regents to Resign  The Congressional Black Caucus demands Senator Dick Durbin stop the blue slip policy in the judiciary nomination process.  I'll explain how this policy is rooted in racism and break down the reforms the CBC is asking for. Jamie Foxx is getting some misdirected heat for a social media post about Jesus.  I'll explain how white folks should mind their business and stop looking for something to blame on black folks.  Tennesee representatives Justin Jones and Justin Pearson reclaimed their seats in overwhelming margins after racist GOP members tried to expel them for protesting in assembly chambers.  Justin Pearson will join us tonight.  It was a rumble on an Alabama riverfront.  A black dock worker gets attacked by a group of white men.  But some other brothers ran and swam to his rescue. Roland explains why he is calling for the resignations of the entire Texas A&M University System Board of Regents to resign. 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.

8.4.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating the Life of Charles Ogletree Jr, LA Angola Juveniles Plea, MN Police Depart Restructures We mourn the loss of renowned attorney and legal scholar Charles Ogletree tonight. We will celebrate Ogletree's impact on the legal profession, speak to those who knew him, and share the indelible mark he left behind. The Department of Justice is investigating a predominantly black Louisiana juvenile Facility after multiple allegations of abuse. Attorney Ron Haley joins us to shed light on this situation. I got to sit down with author Alvin D. Hall about his book, "Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance." Just wait until you hear our conversation about his groundbreaking book. 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.

8.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump pleads NOT GUILTY; Ex-Miss. officers plead guilty to racist attack; Florida approves use of conservative content from 'PragerU' in schools Former President Donald Trump pleads not guilty to conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election. We'll bring you details from inside the D.C. courtroom and explore the potential implications of this landmark case. In another bombshell arrangement, Six former Mississippi law enforcement officers have pleaded guilty to federal civil rights offenses related to the abuse of two Black men. We will explain what this means for police accountability and transparency in Mississippi. A Woodbridge Democrat files a lawsuit against party leaders and state election officials, alleging irregularities in the 19th District House of Delegates Democratic primary. Virginia House Delegate Candidate Makya Little will join us to explain. In a controversial move, Florida has approved teaching lessons from a conservative educational program in public school classrooms. We'll speak with the Senior Writer with Rapid Response to explain the change in Florida's education system. I sat down with Alvin D. Hall, author of 'Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance. Prepare for a vivid journey through time as Hall takes us back to the Jim Crow era and reveals the untold stories of millions of Black Americans. 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.

8.2.2023 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Appointed Judge Assigned Trump Trial, OH Reagan Tokes Act, MO Derontae Martin Death Update Former President Donald Trump has been given a court date to appear before a judge appointed by Obama to face his federal election fraud indictment in D.C. Tonight, we'll take a closer look to discuss the implications of this court date for Trump and the future of American politics. The Ohio Supreme Court recently upheld the Reagan Tokes Act, which grants the authority to prison officials to prolong the sentences of certain inmates based on their conduct in prison. Tonight, we will speak with an Ohio legal professional to further explore the implications of this controversial law on citizens' rights. Missouri Teen Derontae Martin was found dead with a gunshot wound to his head in the home of a known white supremacist. We will speak with Derontae's mother and The Chief of Staff Campaign Zero to shed light on the absence of arrests and their ongoing fight for justice. In 2023, a white bus driver asked two Black Men to get to the back of an empty bus. We will show you the disturbing video. I had the opportunity to speak with the University of Minnesota Professor Timothy J. Lensmire to discuss how white people form their racial identity based on interactions with people of color. You won't want to miss this insightful RMU Book Club conversation. 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.

8.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump indicted; Henrietta Lacks' Settlement, OH Law Extends Prison Term For Behavior Breaking news ... Donald Trump indicted by grand jury on 2020 election interference As we celebrate the 103rd birthday of Henrietta Lacks, the family has finally settled their Lawsuit against the biotechnology company Thermos Fisher Scientific. We'll show you what The Lacks Family had to say and explore why it matters to the future of medical ethics and patient rights. The Ohio Supreme Court has upheld a law that allows prison officials to extend the sentences of certain inmates based on their behavior behind bars. Ohio attorney Fanon A. Rucker will join us to explain the law's controversy and uncover its implications for the judicial system. The Circleville, Ohio, police department just released records shedding light on the shocking reason behind the firing of an officer who released a dog on an unarmed black man. You won't believe why. It's not what you think. Alvin D. Hall's new book, "Driving the Green Book: A Road Trip Through the Living History of Black Resistance," takes readers on a powerful journey through the Jim Crow era. I will show you my interview with Alvin about the significance of the Green Book.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Benefits & Care For Black Vets, TX Police Terrorize Black Family, Dems Debate Voting Strategy The Department of Veterans Affairs announces a groundbreaking initiative to address health access disparities among black veterans. The Department of Veterans Affairs Press Secretary joins me to discuss the initiative and the impact of the PACT Act. A black family in Texas faced terror at the hands of police officers who mistakenly accused them of driving a stolen vehicle. We will show you the chilling video highlighting the racial disparities in law enforcement and the urgent need for accountability. The Democratic Party finds itself at a critical juncture, grappling with internal divisions over the path forward for voting rights litigation in the lead-up to the 2024 presidential election. We will speak with the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies to unpack how this battle over legal strategy shapes the future of voting rights. I got the chance to speak with Theresa Runstedtler, a Professor and Historian of Race and Sport at American University, to discuss her book, "Black Ball: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Spencer Haywood, and the Generation That Saved the Soul of the NBA." I will share the enlighting interview later in the show. 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.

7.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN DOJ Investigation, National Urban League Conference 2023, Cincinnati Music Festival Recap  The Justice Department is investigating a pattern or practice investigation into police conduct in Memphis, and we'll discuss the findings of this investigation.  You'll hear Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke break it all down.  The Alabama woman who lied about being abducted could face charges for filing a false police report.  Tuesday would have been Emmett Till's 82nd birthday.  President Biden signed a historic proclamation establishing the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument in Mississippi and Illinois.  We'll talk to one of Till's family members and an activist about what this means and how the pursuit of justice continues.  The NAACP's Senior Vice President of Strategy and Advancement will be here to talk about how the move to ban menthol cigarettes is a social justice issue.  Plus, we'll be recapping the Cincinnati music festival with our exclusive interview with comedian and television host Sheryl Underwood. 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.

7.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley Monument, CA Mother Punch By Cop Lawsuit,Cincinnati Music Festival Recap In a proclamation ceremony, President Joe Biden establishes a national monument honoring Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, while calling out Republican efforts to stymie civil rights education in classrooms.  We'll have some of that ceremony for you.  In California, a black mother sues law enforcement officers for excessive force after a disturbing incident that shows a deputy punching her multiple times in the face while holding her 3-week-old baby.  Her Attorney will join us to explain the details of the lawsuit and how she is fighting to get justice.  The Rainbow PUSH Coalition's new president, Rev. Frederick Douglass Haynes III, will be here tonight to discuss his appointment from civil rights icon Jesse Jackson and the coalition's future. Nearly 60 years after Malcolm X's assassination, a man who says he witnessed the civil right's leaders death is coming forward with allegations undercover officials were involved in Malcolm X's 1965 murder. And I'll recap the Cincinnati Black music festival and its Black Music Walk of Fame grand opening. 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.

7.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AL Carlee Russell Admits She Lied, Alabama Redistricting Battle, Cincinnati Music Festival recap Carlee Russell admits she was not kidnapped and she made up seeing a baby on Alabama's I-459.  We'll have her confession her attorney sent to the Hoover police chief.  Alabama Republicans' newly approved district lines are causing quite a stir. The maps are heading back to federal court, potentially causing far-reaching consequences. An Alabama Democratic state representative will be here to explain how they are again battling an issue the Supreme Court settled.  Texas A&M University President M. Katherine Banks abruptly resigns following the botched hiring of a Black journalist to revive the university's journalism department. We'll explore what this means for the university and the broader conversation surrounding racial equity in educational institutions. Controversy clouds Florida's education system after adopting a new African American history standard taking students back in time to learn from late 1800s rhetoric. Plus, hear from Florida State Representative Kim Daniels on the board as she appears in a shocking video expressing gratitude for slavery. I will take you on a musical journey as we bring you exclusive interviews and unforgettable moments from the Cincinnati music festival. Trust me; you won't want to miss the highlights from Cincinnati's Music Festival.  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.

7.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cincinnati Music Festival, TX Texas A&M President Resigns, VP Harris Defends History in Florida Texas A&M University's president, M. Katherine Banks, resigns after the botched hiring decision that aimed to revive the university's journalism department with a Black journalist. We'll break it all down and explain the implications of this resignation. Vice President Kamala Harris takes a stand against newly approved Black History standards by the Florida Board of Education. We will play the powerful speech from Madam Vice President expressing concern over these guidelines. Alabama lawmakers faced a critical deadline today to redraw congressional districts to give Black voters a stronger voice, as ordered by the courts. However, little willingness has been shown by legislators to comply fully. We'll dive into the proposed plans and the ongoing struggle for fair representation. I got to catch up with legendary hip-hop artists like Doug E. Fresh, Big Daddy Kane, Slick Rick, and more. Get ready for an up-close look at the excitement and talent-making waves in the music industry. 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.