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6.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Parole Denied for Crosley Green, SCOTUS Rulings, GA Police Use Black Man's Pic for Target Practice The Florida Commission on Offender Review denies parole to Crosley Green, a man who already served 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. We will speak with one of his attorneys about what happens now he will probably not get released until he's 97.  As the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision approaches, lawmakers introduce new abortion legislation. We will tell you how Democratic lawmakers want to ensure women still have the right to choose with the Abortion Justice Act. The Supreme Court released decisions in several critical cases today, including denying access to clean water to the Navajo Nation. We'll examine how the decision will affect Colorado's Indigenous people. In a special edition of Black & Missing, we will highlight the ongoing search for Daniel Robinson, who disappeared two years ago. His father joins us on the eve of the second anniversary of his son's disappearance from an Arizona desert.  A white woman's controversial comments about Juneteenth are going viral. Ya'll know I have something to say to all the white people who don't get Juneteenth. 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.

6.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa No Power, GA Elex 2020 Fraud Claims Dismissed, Interview with OH Rep Joyce Beatty  Major storms in Tulsa are causing power outages, leaving residents in the dark. I'll talk to some folks about what's being done to return power to thousands left in the dark.  Vice President Harris sat down for an exclusive interview on MSNBC's "One Year Post-Roe: A ReidOut Special featuring Joy Reid. We will discuss what VP Harris said about Roe and how it could impact the future of reproductive rights in America. Today Ohio House Representative Joyce Beatty will join me in the studio to discuss building black communities through housing equality, DEI accountability, and investing in black businesses.  The New York State legislature honors the icon, Harry Belafonte. Stay tuned to see the fantastic celebration of his legacy. 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.

Black Star Network Presents: Juneteenth & the Future of the Black Economics Freedom sponsored by McDonald's 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.

6.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hunter Biden Guilty Plea, New Fight for Life Book Release, Apple+ Swagger Cast Interview Starting with breaking news, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to federal charges. We will discuss what this means for the GOP lead Investigations into Hunter Biden.  We'll discuss the controversial C-Span caller who asked if black people have ever thanked white people for ending slavery, sparking a heated debate online. We will show the ridiculous video. And we have an update for you on Trump's court date for mishandling confidential government documents. The Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Canon has set a date for his upcoming trial. We will tell you when he is expected in court. A video of an incident at an Ohio Bed Bath & Beyond where a black gay couple was racially profiled. We will give you all the details about why they believed they were stopped.  Then, we have a special guest in the studio, former NFL player Benjamin Watson, to discuss his new book on the pro-life movement. Finally, we'll wrap up with the cast of Apple+ show Swagger, who will give us a sneak peek into the upcoming season.  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.

6.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN DOJ Minneapolis Report, Ja Morant Suspension, TN Rep. Justin Pearson Wins Re-Election The DOJ's investigation into the Minneapolis police department is released.  It reveals years of excessive force and discrimination. We'll speak to the president of NOBLE to discuss what this means for the Department. NBA star JA Morant get suspended for 25 games. We'll break down the conditions of his suspension and how much money he stands to lose. And later, we have an emotional moment between Busta Rhymes and singer Nia Drummond that moved him to tears. We'll speak with Nia about the moment they shared. Justin Pearson was re-elected to the Tennessee state house by a landslide. We will give you all the details about the election. In our education matters segment, we will speak with the president of EmpowHER Institute, which gives 12-17-year-old girls of color the chance to become marine biologists. An African king gets to sit on the throne stolen from his people, and we have an incredible video to show you. 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.

6.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Land Reparations Lawsuit, Voting Redistricting 2024,RMBC: The Counter Revolution of 1836 A Palm Springs Land Reparations Lawsuit is making headlines as black and Latino descendants of Section 14 advocate for reparations to their families for their fiery evictions during the 1950s and 1960s.  We'll speak with the attorney about how families could be owed Billions. Things got heated at a House Oversight Committee hearing.  We'll show you how Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett schools Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert on law basics and house decorum. New voting districts could change again before the 2024 elections in some states, and we'll speak with the Deputy Director of Litigation at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., to discuss the potential impact. Two of the Tennessee three are back on the ballot for today's Special Primary Election Day.  One is a shoo-in for August's general election.  The other has to wait and see if voters want to send him back to the state house. Historian Gerald Horne talks about his his book, The Counter Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of American Fascism.   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.

6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. 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. 6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. 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.

6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery. Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children. Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue. Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police. In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses. 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.

6.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Donald Trump Arrested & Arraigned, Randy Cox Settlement, NYPD Report Shows Racial Disparities It's a historic day as former President Donald Trump makes his first court appearance to answer for the 37-count federal indictment related to hoarding top-secret government documents.  We'll have the latest on what this means and how it could impact the political landscape. Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump will join us to discuss the largest settlement in U.S. history over police misconduct in the Randy Cox case out of New Haven, Connecticut.   The mother of the Florida black woman gunned down by a racist white woman pleads with funeral-goers not to let her daughter's death be in vain.   A shocking move in Illinois.  The Governor just signed a bill into law banning books.   And in our marketplace segment, we highlight the first minority-owned stock exchange.  We are talking to the leaders of Dream Exchange. 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.

6.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jor'Dell Richardson Fatal Shooting, MS Civil Rights Lawyer Arrested, GA Cop City Controversy A Colorado 14-year-old boy was fatally shot and killed by police while restrained on the ground. We will speak with the family's attorney about what happened and how they fought for justice. A historic police brutality settlement has been reached in New Haven, Connecticut, in the Randy Cox case. We will give you all the latest details on this fantastic win for Cox and the movement for police accountability. A civil rights lawyer is making headlines in Mississippi after being arrested while filming a traffic stop. We'll have the latest on the incident and speak with her about how she is fighting back against justice. The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for a controversial new police training center called "Cop City," despite heavy protests from community members. Today we will speak with one of the city council members who approved the decision about why he supports Cop City and believes it will help black communities. After last night's Tony Awards, the Term Grand Wizard is trending on Twitter. We will show you the video of Denee Benton cleverly trolling Florida Governor Ron Desantis because he accepts white supremacy in Florida. In our Fit Live Win segment, coach Gessie Thompson will share tips on how men can maintain a healthy lifestyle and avoid the preventable 3. 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.