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5.24.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AP Series: Birth to Death & Racial Disparities, George Floyd Anniversary, Tina Turner Tribute A new series of reports from the Associated Press sheds light on the disparities black people face in health, education, and more. We will speak with The Associated Press Detroit National Investigative Writer for Race and Ethnicity about her findings and how this startling information changes lives. Plus, Ron DeSantis files the paperwork to run for president before officially announcing he's running in a Twitter Interview with Elon Musk later tonight.  Also, tomorrow is the third anniversary of George Floyd's tragic death. The authors of the 2023 Pulitzer Prize-winning book, "His Name is George Floyd" will join us to talk about the man who sparked a movement. Tonight, we'll honor the life and legacy of the queen of rock and roll, Tina Turner, who passed away on Tuesday.  And Spike Lee's father, bassist and composer, Bill Lee, also died. 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.

5.23.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Record Settlement for Christian Glass Family, Drop in BLM Donations, Remembering Jim Brown A Colorado family receives the largest police settlement in state history after the killing of Christian Glass. But the question remains, does it have to do with race? We will speak with one of the attorneys on the case about this historic settlement.  We'll examine controversial remarks by a black pro-Trump pastor who used the Bible to justify potential violence to return Trump to the White House in 2024.  Melina Abdullah, the Director of the BLM (GR) movement, will be here to address the recent reports about their donations.  Also, a Georgia school district may have violated students' civil rights by banning books based on race.  We'll take a moment to remember legendary running back and civil rights icon Jim Brown. We will speak with people who knew him and honor his legacy in and out of football.  And finally, in our Marketplace segment, Reecie Colbert has a brand-new game called "Am I Tripping?" She'll be here to show me how the game creates thoughtful conversations with humor.   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.

5.22.23 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Lashawn Thompson Autopsy, Debt Ceiling Negotiations, Tim Scott 2024,Loneliness Health Advisory  The death of a Georgia inmate covered in bed bug bites is classified as a homicide.  Ben Crump, representing Lashawn Thompson's family, will be here to tell us what an independent autopsy uncovered about this disturbing neglect case.  The U.S. is about ten days away from defaulting on its debts.  I'll talk to the President and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation about the letter written with the National Council of Negro Women urging President Biden to reject policy changes that would increase poverty or threaten the health care and well-being of already vulnerable Americans. We'll talk about South Carolina's Tim Scott's  2024 presidential bid and examine Kentucky's Daniel Cameron's campaign for the governor. In our Fit, Live Win segment, we'll talk about a new epidemic as deadly as smoking up to 15 cigarettes daily.  I'm talking about loneliness.  It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.  Let's go.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.

5.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black & Tax Audit, SC Critical Race War on Education, Jordan Neely Funeral, Remembering Jim Brown One of the greatest to ever hit the gridiron, Jim Brown, has died.  Our second-hour fo of the show will be dedicated to the man who quit the game at the height of his career and became a successful Hollywood actor and influential activist at the peak of the civil rights era. Did you know that black people are five times as likely to be audited by the IRS?  We'll explain and speak with an IRS-registered tax preparer about what you can do to protect yourself. South Carolina has joined a list of states who have waged war on education by banning CRT.  Columnist Michael Harriot has written an article about the attacks on education and the first black superintendent in South Carolina.  He will join us to discuss South Carolina's target on black education. And Legendary Football and civil rights Icon Jim Brown passed away today. We will honor his life and speak to people who knew him.  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.

5.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NC Legislator Racist Question, Rep Plaskett Slams Jim Jordan, Jamaal Bowman Talks MTG & Gun Control A White North Carolina lawmaker interrupts a black colleague to ask a racist question about his educational background. We'll speak directly with North Carolina Representative Abe Jones about the incident and holding racists accountable. Chaos erupts on Capitol Hill during a hearing on the weaponization of the FBI. We have a video of the hearing that you won't want to miss. During the Black Congressional Caucus' recent summit to fight against racism and white supremacy, the Summer of Action to Defend America was announced. CBC Caucus Chair Steve Horsford will be here to explain how their plan will aid in the fight for equitable policy. Later, we'll speak with Rep. Jamall Bowman about his being called aggressive by right-wing conspiracy theorist Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. Also tonight, an update on the case of the Delaware State University Women's Lacrosse team show says they were racially profiled during last year's traffic stop. 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.

5.17.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: White Supremacy in America, Rep Crockett Schools Republicans on DC Crime Bill, MO DA Fights for Innocent Man's Freedom Tonight, we are dedicating the first hour to examining how white supremacy is not only the biggest threat to America but also how social and mainstream media have played a role in making white domestic terrorists more emboldened to act. We will speak to the Research Director for Media Matters and the Southern Poverty Law Center Director about how this phenomenon started. Republicans were issued embarrassing reminders during their House Oversight and Accountability Committee. We will show you the video of how Representative Jasmine Crockett reminded Republicans about why facts matter. And in our tech talk segment, we will speak with the CEO of Pivet Plastic, a tech company creating sustainable products using biodegradable Self-CycleTM technology. 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.

5.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ProPublica NYPD Shooting Report, Fox News Hosts Deny White Supremacy, Nikki Fried Talks 2024 ProPublica releases a scathing report on the NYPD's blue wall of silence.  The report uncovers the culture of police corruption and violence.  It also shows how the NYPD  covered up the death of Kawaski Trawick, a black man who was shot and killed in 2019 by police officers at his Bronx home.  ProPublica's editor at large will explain the findings. Fox News hosts are dissatisfied with President Biden's commencement speech at Howard University, claiming that Biden is trying to keep black people angry.  You'll hear the ridiculous comments made by some Fox News Hosts. Florida is in an all-out fight about education, abortion, and women's rights, and Florida's Democratic Chair, Nikki Fried, will be in the studio to talk about all things Florida. In our Marketplace segment, we'll speak with the co-founder of Fully Charged Snacks about their efforts to change how black people eat by offering healthier snack options. 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.

5.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Buffalo, N.Y. Massacre: A year later, Andrew Gillum Charges Dropped, Dissecting White Supremacy Buffalo, New York, pauses to mark one year since a white supremacist gunman killed 10 Black people and wounded three victims at a supermarket.  Mayor Byron Brown is here to discuss how the city copes a year later. Federal prosecutors are dropping the remaining 18 fraud counts against former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum after a jury deadlocked on the charges. A Mississippi judge rules against three Jackson residents who filed a lawsuit challenging House Bill 1020.  I'll explain how another case keeps the controversial law from going into effect for now. Fox News Hosts say Biden is the "most divisive president in U.S. history" because of his warning against white supremacy.  Tonight I will give those cry babies over at Fox a history lesson. And in our Fit, Live, Win segment, Covid is no longer a world health emergency.  We'll talk to a doctor who will let us know if we should still be concerned about the virus that has killed tens of thousands. 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.

5.12.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY man charged in Jordan Neely Death, 1st SC Black woman Dems Chair, FCC Commissioner on Tegna deal The white man who killed Jordan Neely on a New York subway train surrendered to police this morning and now is facing a charge of second-degree manslaughter. We will give you the details of his arraignment and show you what Jordan's family said following the arrest. In a historic move, the South Carolina Democratic Party will now be led by a Black woman. We will speak with South Carolina's new chair Christale Spain about her plans for the party's future. The FCC is considering the Tegna Standard available deal. I will speak with one of the commissioners to get his take on the potential impact and how this deal could change the media landscape as we know it. Morris Brown College launches a new esports program focusing on increasing industry diversity. We will speak with a Morris Brown esports professor about the program's goals and how it will benefit students. And in our Education Matters segment, NASA's Date Equity Access Priority initiatives are helping historically black colleges and universities get involved in space exploration. We will speak with the Education Project Manager from NASA Headquarters about these exciting new opportunities for students. 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.

5.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY Subway Chokehold Suspect to be Charges, Title 42 Expires, Roland Deconstructs CNN Trump Town Hall As the clock ticks towards midnight, the expiration of Title 42 is set to impact migrants and the border of Texas.  We will speak with an Immigrant Rights Activist about how this will impact Black and brown asylum seekers, who are often ignored or overlooked. A Marine veteran who choked a black homeless man on a New York Subway will be charged with manslaughter in the second degree. Alabama senator Tommy Tuberville says white nationalists should be in the army and considers them a valuable asset to the U.S.  Wait until you hear what this fool said in a recent radio interview. Folks in Allen, Texas, are planning funerals for last weekend's deadly mass shooting victims.  The remaining victims are dealing with that tragedy's physical and emotional scars.  Tonight, we get an update on one of the victims, who happens to be my Alpha brother.  We will talk with the attorney about his long recovery journey and how the family is trying to manage all his unexpected medical expenses. Wednesday night, CNN hosted a disastrous Town hall with twice impeached former President Donald Trump.  I will deconstruct the whole town hall to show you how CNN should have held him accountable and why black media matters. 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.