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7.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Man Tased To Death By Police, Stephen A. Smith & Affirmative Action, IM Marvin Arrington, Sr A black Alabama man gets tased to death by Mobile police officers responding to a burglary in progress.  The people who made that 911 call said the cops went after the wrong man.  Now Jawan Dallas' family is demanding the release of the body cam video to find out what happened.  The family attorney will be here to give us the latest on the case where an innocent black man's life gets cut short at the hands of law enforcement. ESPN analyst Stephen A. Smith sparked controversy during his interview on Fox News Tonight.  We will discuss what Smith said about Affirmative Action and why it matters to the broader public. Media companies are gutting their DEI divisions.  DEI disruptor Randi Bryant will be here to explain why the executives are getting the boot.  And we'll take time to remember the life and legacy of Marvin Arrington Sr., a Georgia political icon.  His son will be here to tell us how his father's impact helped shape Atlanta.  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.

7.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: L.A. Sheriff's deputy body slams black woman; July 4th violence spike; Diversity scholarships at risk; India Arie v Janelle Monae, Meg Thee Stallion A Los Angeles Sheriff's deputy body slams a black woman.  Even the sheriff's department calls the video 'disturbing.'  We have both body cam videos and videos shot by a bystander.  We'll examine what led up to the violent encounter.   We'll also look at the recent violence that gripped the country over the holiday weekend.  We'll break down where the violence and examine if California Governor's proposed 28th amendment to increase the age to buy guns could help curb the rising trend of gun violence. India Arie calls out Janelle Monae and Megan Thee Stallion for their Essence Festival performances; saying they are "degrading" the culture. And I must say, I agree.  I'll explain why.  The Supreme Court's decision to overturn affirmative action ignites concerns about the future of diversity scholarships.  We will speak to a Higher Education Scholar about the potential implications and explore ways to ensure our children can still access valuable opportunities. 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.

6.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FL Racist Woman shoots Black Mom, Nikki Haley CNN Town Hall, May Jobs Report, Cornell West 2024 An unarmed Florida black woman is gunned down after confronting a racist white woman for using racial slurs at her children.  Ben Crump, representing the victim's family, will tell us about the investigation and why the white shooter has not been identified or charged. CNN Hosts another Republican presidential candidate town hall, this time with Former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley.  Hear what she had to say about her leadership after the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church massacre and her decision to remove the Confederate flag from the Capitol grounds. Progressive scholar and philosopher Cornel West is running for president, announcing a third-party bid in 2024. The May jobs report shows a rise in black unemployment.  Dr. Cecilia Rouse, a professor of economics at Princeton University, will be here to break those numbers down. It's Alzheimer's Awareness Month.  In our Fit Live Win segment, I'll talk to an expert about we can combat this silent epidemic that disproportionately affects African Americans.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

7.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Harvard Legacy Challenge, Baltimore Mass Shooting, FL Bodycam Videos released of Susan Lorincz The supreme court overturned Affirmative action; a Boston civil rights group has now challenged legacy admissions at Harvard University. We will show you what the civil rights group is doing to make sure education is fair for all. The weekend saw a disturbing uptick in gun violence nationwide, including the 340th mass shooting of the year. We'll delve into this escalating issue and examine the factors contributing to this disturbing trend. Florida police have released additional police body cam footage that reveals a troubling pattern of aggression from Susan Lorincz, the woman who killed AJ Owens. After these disturbing revelations, we'll show you the footage and discuss the Owens family's pursuit of justice. Tonight, we bring you a disturbing incident of racial discrimination. Radio host Darlene Mccoy was subjected to racial slurs by a white restaurant cashier. We'll show you the receipt and show you what she had to say. 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.

6.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Landmark Affirmative Action Ruling, IM Christine Farris, NY Mayor Checks White Woman  It's been a historic day at the Supreme Court; we have an expert panel joining us to unpack the Supreme Court's landmark decision against affirmative action means for the future of education and racial equity in America. Today we lost another legend in the civil rights movement. We're saddened to report that Dr. Christine Farris, the last living sibling of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has passed away. We'll look back at her incredible life and the legacy she leaves behind. And New York Mayor Eric Adams is making headlines tonight after a video of him shutting down a white woman at a town hall went viral. We'll look at the video and explain why some criticize the new mayor for his comments. 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.

6.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Decisions: Student Loan Forgiveness, Religious Liberties, DV TRO Guns, Unrest in Paris The Supreme Court issued several important rulings today that will impact the future of LGBTQ rights and student loan forgiveness.  We'll delve into how these decisions will affect America and discuss the next steps laid out by President Joe Biden on how he plans to help those drowning in student loan debt. We'll also preview a case headed to the Supreme Court about allowing people under a restraining order to purchase firearms. There was a  stirring memorial service remembering the victims of the Atlanta Child Murders, bringing up still-lingering questions about justice and representation for African American communities. Plus, we'll discuss the developing situation in France, where a police officer killed a 17-year-old, and now they are experiencing massive unrest.  We will give you updates on what happens now. 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.

6.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Deputies Fired, Carlishia Hood Lawsuit, CA Hate Crimes Rise in 2022, Yusef Salaam Win NY Primary The Chicago Mom, Carlisha Hood, and her 14-year-old son were wrongfully arrested after she was viciously attacked, and her son defended her by shooting the assailant. Now the pair has filed a lawsuit against the city. We will show what they say happened to them after the arrest and why they are filing the lawsuit. Several Mississippi Rankin Officers have been fired after they tortured two Mississippi men. We will show you what the Rankin Chief of Police said about this matter and the steps to address the situation. California releases the 2022 Hate crime report revealing a startling 27% increase in hate crimes against black residents. We will give you all the statistics on this alarming trend. The Biden administration EPA has dropped an investigation into environmental harms against Black Louisiana residents. Tonight, we will speak with the co-founder of the Descendants project to discuss the impact on the community and what residents are doing to protect their rights. 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.

6.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Moore v Harper decision; Ralph Yarl speaks; Angela Bassett honorary Oscar;Trump classified doc audio The latest U.S. Supreme Court decision denies Republicans in North Carolina favorable election district maps.  We'll discuss how this will impact voting access with a political strategist.  We'll also discuss Monday's decision involving Louisiana's House map and other decisions about affirmation action, student loan debt, and religious liberties that are expected this week. Today GMA had an exclusive interview with Ralph Yarl, a Missouri teen shot in the head after mistakenly entering the wrong house to pick up his siblings.  We will show you the interview and how he describes what happened that horrific night. Legendary actress Angela Bassett finally receives the honorary Oscar she deserves but is met with divided public opinion.  We will break down the debate. CNN released an audio recording of former President Donald Trump acknowledging possessing a classified military document.  We will speak with the author of "Trump is not Racist, Here's Why" about what this could mean for Trump's presidential campaign. It's summer, and finding delicious, refreshing black-owned drinks is hard.  Well, look no further today in our marketplace segment.  We will speak with the creator of Jase's Lemonade about his signature lemonade. 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.

6.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Russian Mutiny, Cleveland's Missing Children, PTSD Awareness, Mother & Son Murder Charges Dropped It's been a tumultuous 36 hours for Russia as it faces possible civil war and mutiny.  We'll speak with an independent journalist in Kyiv to give us the latest news. The United States Supreme Court paves the way for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.  We'll examine how the high court's dismissal will impact the 2024 elections.  What's happening with the surge of missing children in Cleveland, Ohio?  The police chief says misinformation is causing panic.  We'll speak with folks from the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults about the rising number of missing children cases.  A Chicago mother and son are no longer facing murder charges.  Prosecutors believe the child was protecting his mother.  We'll tell you what the Chicago attorney general's office had to say about it.  It's PTSD awareness month, and in tonight's Fit Live Win segment, we'll speak with a therapist about the signs and symptoms. 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.

6.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judicial Nomination Process, SCOTUS Biden Immigration Policy, CA 10yr Old Handcuffed During Raid Top members of the Congressional Black Caucus called for the Biden administration to withdraw two federal judicial nominees, raising concerns about the nomination process and the nominees' backgrounds.  We will discuss how this gesture may change who is included in the judicial process. The Biden Administration has a big win on immigration, with the U.S. Supreme Court siding with the administration on immigration enforcement guidelines.  We will give you all the details about how this rule will change immigration policy. Also, President Biden is seeking to bolster access to contraception.  We will tell you how he prepares to sign an executive order to help codify women's rights. Plus, the family of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is suing the suspects named in his murder.  We will speak with the President of Haitian American Lawyers Association of Illinois about the significance of the lawsuit and get an update on the ongoing gang violence that's forcing thousands out of their homes.   We'll introduce you to the Infinity Center Youth Performing Arts Academy in our education matters segment.  The program directors of this nationally-acclaimed program will explain how they teach kids how to act on stage while keeping them out of trouble. Download the #BlackStarNetwork app on iOS, AppleTV, Android, Android TV, Roku, FireTV, SamsungTV and XBox  http://www.blackstarnetwork.com The #BlackStarNetwork is a 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.