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6.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Medgar Evers, Trump Federal Indictment Unsealed, IN Cop Fired For Racist Posts LIVE from Jackson, Mississippi, at the Voices of Courage & Justice Gala honoring Medgar & Myrlie Evers Donald Trump's 37-count federal indictment is unsealed.  A. Scoot Bolden will join us to break down the charges and give his take on when Trump could face a jury of his peers. The Florida white woman who shot and killed AJ Ownes for defending her children appeared in court for the first time.  We'll let you know if she can get out of jail. A recent Democrats for Education Reform poll suggests more than 70% of Black and Latino voters support public school choice.  The  Executive Director, DFER NY, will be here for our Education Matters segment to explain why school choice is the best option. 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.

6.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS AL Redistricting Maps, TX DOJ Houston Dumping Agreement, OK Black Lawmaker Booed ... Breaking! Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe The Supreme Court Of The United States says Alabama's Redistricting Maps most likely violate the Voting Rights Act.  Alabama Representative Terri Sewell, the Vice-Chair of Minority Affairs for the Alabama Democratic Party and one of the case's plaintiffs will be here to let us know what this ruling means for voters in the state. In Texas, a significant development in the DOJ's investigation into Houston's Dumping Agreement.  I'll talk to the Mayor of Houston about what is being done to protect constituents' health. An Oklahoma State Black Lawmaker gets booed on the house floor by a white colleague; she'll join us to explain what happened. The death of North Carolina man Darryl Tyree Williams has been ruled a homicide.  We'll talk to a local activist about the fight for justice. Breaking ... Donald Trump indicted in classified documents probe 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.6.8.2023 #TheCulture w/ Farajii: East Coast wildfire smoke crisis; Mayor Quentin Hart speaks; Childhood obesity reaches staggering numbers; Tupac honored with star on Hollywood Walk of Fame 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.

6.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White woman Arrested in FL Mom Shooting, Tech Misinformation, In Memoriam for Economist Dr. William E. Spriggs A major update on the fatal shooting of Ajike Owens' mother. The Florida white woman responsible for the tragic incident has been arrested and charged. We'll bring you the latest developments, including details on the arrest and the charges filed. Are the GOP candidates in for a bumpy ride? We'll speak with Shelley Wynter, the Host of the Shelley Wynter Show, about what to expect in the crowded field and the potential fractures within the party. Plus, are you worried about AI taking your job? We will speak with a Social Analyst and Diversity Strategists to debunk the misinformation and explore the real impact of this rapidly advancing technology. The Maryland NAACP calls out Baltimore City Public Schools systems as Black children have drastically declined access to an adequate education. We will explain how the NAACP is trying to hold Maryland schools accountable. CNN's Chris Licht has been fired for disparaging comments and low ratings. We'll update you on this developing story. One dear friend of the show has passed away. Today we will take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of an esteemed economist William Edward Spriggs who significantly impacted the labor policy landscape. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. One dear friend of the show has passed away. Today we will take a moment to celebrate the life and legacy of an esteemed economist William Edward Spriggs who significantly impacted the labor policy landscape. 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.

6.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ATL Cop City Funds Approved, Jackson, Miss. $115M for Water Crisis, Famous Amos Success Initiative The Atlanta City Council votes 11 to 4 to fund a controversial police training facility, despite hundreds of community members speaking out against it.  One of the four council members who voted against the measure will join me tonight. Jackson, Mississippi, receives millions in federal funds to fix its infrastructure that caused last year's water crisis.  We'll talk about how the funds will help the predominantly black capital city that the state keeps ignoring. In our Marketplace segment, we'll speak with a recipient of the Ingredients for Success Initiative by Famous Amos.  They'll tell us how the initiative helps black small business owners close the wealth gap. And later in the show, my one-on-one interview with Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum, the author of "Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?: And Other Conversations about Race."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

6.2.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden Changes Home Valuation Bias, May Jobs Report, & 7th-grader Called Gangster for Braids Vice President Kamala HarriFunknounced that the Biden administration is changing the rule on home valuation to combat racial bias. We will speak with a real estate expert to discuss what this means for Black homeowners. A Louisiana principal is under fire for questioning a Black 7th-grade student if his decision to braid his hair meant he was "being a gangster." We will speak with the boy's mother about how she plans to hold the school accountable and ensure this doesn't happen to any other student. The Senate has passed the debt ceiling, and we will examine what programs could be cut and how it will impact your family. The job report is out, and Black unemployment is up. We will speak with Dr. Cecilia Rouse, Professor of Economics at Princeton University, about whether this is a sign of a more significant issue. In our education matters segment, we will speak with the CEO of Confident Calculators Camp about how she is helping students learn math skills to succeed. 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.

6.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: US Supreme Court Rulings, GA Sheriff's Assault Allegations, Debt Ceiling Vote, UberEats Controversy The Supreme Court rulings released several important rulings today on Unions, drug prices, and workplace communications.  We'll speak with Elie Mystal, Justice Correspondent for The Nation, about what these rulings mean for you. A Georgia County Sheriff's office faces more allegations of employees assaulting inmates.  We'll speak with the civil rights attorney representing five men who say Camden County jails employees beat them. The Debt Ceiling vote passed in the House and is now going to the Senate.  We'll give you the latest update on what this means for the country's finances and how it could impact your life. Plus, we'll talk with Exavier Pope, Host of SuitUP News and the Owner of The Pope Law Firm in Chicago, about his viral tweet where he says an Uber driver asked him for money for gas. And tonight, we remember actor John Beasley.  We'll take a look at his legacy and the impact he had on the entertainment industry. 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.

5.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NCBCP Leadership Institute, TX Impeachment Vote, TX Voting Changes & DEI, MN Missing Persons Office Roland at Clark Atlanta University for the launch of the NCBCP Thomas W. Dortch, Jr. Institute For Leadership. He'll speak with social justice leaders on its significance.  Plus, Roland breaks down the Texas impeachment vote and speaks with Texas State Representative Jarvis Johnson on far-right Republicans trying to change higher education.  Then, learn about Minnesota's new Office of Missing and Murdered African American Women and Girls with the state representative sponsoring the bill.  We'll remember the life and legacy of actor John Beasley.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

5.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Debt ceiling agreement fallout; Texas passes Crown Act; Juneteenth inclusion drama The recent debt ceiling deal agreement will change access to social programs and start student loan repayments sooner than expected. We'll examine how this agreement will impact black and brown Americans at higher rates and what lawmakers are doing to address these concerns. The Debt Ceiling agreement is causing a stir among Democrats and Republicans. With GOP members not happy about the debt ceiling agreement. We'll show you what some GOP hard-liners criticizing the bill said ahead of Tuesday afternoon's House Rules Committee vote. Over the weekend, the 11-year-old boy shot by police in Mississippi spoke out for the first time about his ordeal and how he felt after getting shot. We will show you what he had to say. And an update on Ralph Yarl, who was shot by a racist white man for an address mix-up. A viral video of a white woman harassing two black men over a parking mistake has made the rounds on social media. We'll have more on this story and how incidents like this contribute to racial tensions in our communities. And in our marketplace segment, we'll speak with Cocoa Asante, a company founded in 2018 by Ella Livingston, a Ghanaian-American who made it her mission to provide chocolate of the best quality using cacao from her home country Ghana.  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.

5.26.2023 5.26.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Boy Shot by Cops, Keith Murriel Footage, TX University President Retires An 11-year-old boy was shot by police after calling 911 to report domestic abuse, and we'll speak with the family attorney to provide you with the latest details.  Additionally, the body camera footage of the three former Mississippi police officers indicted for the murder of Keith Murriel has been released, and we'll play the chilling video for you. We'll also discuss Senator Tommy Tuberville's recent disparaging comments about inner-city school teachers and the response from educators.  In our Education Matters segment, we'll speak with the founders of Parle Endeavors, a youth-centered program offering scholarships and grants for high school seniors in New York City.  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.

5.25.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: George Floyd 3 Years Later, NC Judge Blasts Arrest, Woman Fall Out Cop Car Lawsuit, We Won't Back Down We'll look back at the brutal death of George Floyd at the hands of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin three years later.   We'll speak with George Floyd's brother, founder of Philonise & Keeta Floyd Institute for Social Change, about their ongoing fight for social justice.  Plus, we'll hear from law enforcement experts about creating tangible police reform. In Georgia, a family files a multi-million dollar lawsuit for the death of a woman who fell out of a police car.  We'll discuss the case details and how the family fights for justice.  In North Carolina, a judge blasts police officers for the violent arrest of an unarmed black man.  We'll show you the police body camera footage of the arrest that's stirred up controversy and talk to an activist about why the cops are not facing any disciplinary action. Republican Marjorie Taylor Green gets laughed at after she yells for Decorum on the House floor, if that isn't hypocrisy!  We'll look back at how Republicans have disrespected the House decorum rules.  Black Voters Matters begins its "We Won't Black Down" Campaign.  Clif Albright be here to let us know where the buses are headed. It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. 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.