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4.11.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fair Housing Act 55th Anniversary, TN Justin Jones Reinstated, DA Bragg sues Rep Jim Jordan Today marks the 55th Anniversary of the Housing Act, and today we will commemorate the historical significance and importance of the act for family and community health, economic stability, and human relations. We will discuss progress with the Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity. Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones returns to the state house vowing to continue fighting for stricter gun laws after he and Rep Justin Pearson were expelled last week for violating decorum laws by protesting on the state House floor. He'll join us tonight to let talk about his first day back.   The Louisiana governor's race is underway, with nine candidates on the ballot. We will speak with the only black candidate, Shawn Wilson, about why he should be elected Louisiana's next governor. In a 50-page lawsuit, Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg accuses GOP House Judiciary chairman Jim Jordan of a "brazen and unconstitutional attack" on the prosecution of Trump. We will break down what this means for Donald Trump and the GOP. Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to manage all your administrative tasks and meetings? In our MarketPlace segment, we speak with the Founders of Essynce Virtual Assistants, A Virtual Assistant that works with you to help you manage your business and lifestyle. 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.

4.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 3 Day of Action, Moral Monday 10th Anniversary, Medicated Abortion Ban, Jajuan Henderson Update Following the expulsion of two Tennessee State Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson, Tennessee Democrats, organized a "Day of Action." We will show you today's Rally, march and speak to the National Political Director for People For the American Way. The vote to reinstate Justin Jones is underway, and a Nashville, Tennessee, Councilwoman will join us after the decision.   It's been ten years since the first Moral Monday led by religious progressives to restore "morality to protests against Bills passed by the state GOP-held North Carolina government in 2012. Today we will speak with Rev. William Barber, President/Senior Lecturer and Repairers of the Breach, about where the movement plans in this new GOP-led political environment. A Texas Judge invalidated the abortion pill in the most consequential abortion decision since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade last June. We will speak to the Director of State Advocacy Communications for Planned Parenthood about what this means for women's rights and how a Washington State federal judge's contradictory ruling will impact women nationwide. A New Jersey detective who shot and paralyzed an unarmed Black man will not face charges. We will speak with Jajuan Henderson's attorney about what they plan on doing now to hold the police accountable. 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.

4.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris in Nashville, TN Legislature Expels Rep Jones & Pearson, 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop Vice President Kamala Harris is in Tennessee following the unprecedented expulsion of two of Tennessee's youngest black lawmakers, Nashville Representative Justin Jones and Memphis Representative Justin Pearson, after they participated in a peaceful protest on the house floor. We will discuss what she had to say and how this has renewed the white house push to ban assault weapons in the US. After Tennessee's historic and baseless expulsion of Jones and Pearson, more democrats and constituents are mobilizing. We will speak with Reverend William Barbara, Tennessee former county commissioner Tami Sawyer, Council member Joy Styles, and Reverend Stephen Green about ensuring we can protect our democracy. Hip-hop is turning 50 this year. Chuck D and Daddy O of Public Enemy are planning a new movement to help cure some of the systemic ills of the community and help artists succeed on their terms. They'll stop by to explain. 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.

4.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN Expulsion Vote: Tennessee Legislature Expels Rep Justin Jones & Justin Pearson Today Tennessee legislators voted on whether or not they would expel three members for peacefully protesting with constituents at the state house. We will show you what happened today and explain how unprecedented this bold move was to intimidate Republicans. 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.

4.5.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Capitol Police House Bill, TN Teacher Guns Bill, IL Johnson Wins Chicago Mayoral Race  The Mississippi legislature has voted to expand the Capitol Police in Jackson, the state's predominantly black capital city.  We will explain what the bill does and how this will impact the city, and who governs Jackson. Wisconsin Supreme Court's had a record-breaking turnout for Tuesday's election, with Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Janet Protasiewicz defeating former Justice Dan Kelly.  We will discuss what this means for upcoming legislation and how the new balance of power can reshape the state. Chicago has a brand new Mayor as Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson is the projected 57th Mayor of Chicago.  We will examine how Johnson's strategy of debating on local issues and branching out to local/ small media helped him overcome his tight race in Chicago. A Tennessee House subcommittee approved a bill allowing teachers to carry guns in schools.  We will break down what is happening in Tennessee and give an update on the three legislatures who could be expelled to support constituents who want tighter gun control in Tennessee. Bowie State University honored legendary artist Dionne Warwick by naming its performing arts facility after her.  I was there.  We will show you some of that ceremony. 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.

4.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Angel Reese Double Standard, MLK’s Mason Temple Speech 55th Anniversary, IL Chicago Mayoral Election New York City is preparing for Trump's arraignment and the mayor as a stern warning for anyone coming to the city to start trouble. The Louisiana State University women's Basketball team won the NCAA Title on Saturday with Most Outstanding player Angel Reese leading the way. Still, instead of congratulations, she has received thousands of social media posts blasting her behavior as classless. We will break down the acceptability politics black athletes are expected to play and how the double standards persist in all sports. Tomorrow marks the 55th anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Beyond Vietnam" speech at Riverside Church condemning the Vietnam War. We will commemorate his legacy and speak to the author of Martin Luther King's Biblical Epic, Keith Miller, about his historic speech just one year before his assassination. Chicago has a Mayoral runoff election tomorrow. We will speak with Cook County Commissioner and Mayoral Candidate Brandon Johnson III about how he plans on changing Chicago for the better if he wins.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.

3.31.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Indictment,WI Supreme Court Election,Vanderbilt 1st Black Woman Neuro Resident,VP Zambia Visit The countdown to the perp walk has begun.  Donald Trump faces 30 fraud-related charges after a New York grand jury indicted him on charges connected to hush money he allegedly paid to cover up affairs.  We will break down all the latest developments and show you all the Republicans calling foul on the charges. And I'll talk to one of the exonerated five about Trump's indictment.  Remember, Trump had a whole lot to say about the wrongly convicted teens in 1989. It's a power grab in Wisconsin.  Tuesday, voters head to the polls to decide who will be the next state supreme court justice.  The executive director of Wisconsin's Souls to the Polls will be here to tell us what they are doing to make sure folks cast those ballots.   In our where's our money segment, we will focus on brands that mad promises to engage in diversity, equity, and inclusion but have not invested in advertising with black-owned media.  I can't wait to show you the latest brand that has made the pledge but has not heeded the call. A FAMU graduate becomes Vanderbilt University's neurosurgery residency program's first Black woman resident in 148 years since its opening.  We will speak with her about this historic accomplishment and what this means for aspiring black girls in medicine. Vice President Kamala Harris has been in Africa on a historic mission to strengthen democracy.  We will show you her stop in Zambia and what she had to say when they asked her about Trump's indictment. 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.

3.30.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NY Rep Bowman Goes after GOP, NFL Media Layoff Jim Trotter, TN TSU Take Over, Erica Savage Farewell A Gun Debate is brewing in this country, and one Democratic representative has had enough. We will show you the plea to action N.Y. House Representative Jamaal Bowman had for House republicans and the heated exchange between Bowman and Kentucky Representative Thomas Massie. The NFL is in hot water again, this time for firing long-time NFL Network reporter Jim Trotter after he questioned commissioner Roger Goodell about the absence of Black senior managers in the NFL Media newsroom. Jim Trotter will join me to discuss how he plans to hold the NFL to its promise of diversity and why he thinks he was fired. Vice President Kamala Harris toured Tanzania today. We will explain what she discussed with Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan, and how America is pushing to strengthen democracy in Africa. March is Brain Injury Awareness Month to bring public attention to an issue affecting millions in the U.S. We will speak directly to our Thursday expert panelist, Founder, and Host of The Reframed Brain Podcast, Erica Savage how awareness can change lives. Also, today is Erica's last day as a Roland Martin Unfiltered Thursday panelist. We will walk down memory lane and share all the fantastic moments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.29.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MS Rolling Fork Devastation, Chris Christie v. Trump, VA Irvo Otieno Funeral, SC Hate Crime Bill The town of Rolling Fork, Mississippi, was hit by a deadly tornado on Friday that claimed 25 lives across the state. We will speak with the Department of Homeland Security Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships Director about the continued recovery efforts and how the public can pitch in to help. After a failed presidential run in 2016, Ex-New Jersey Governor Chris Christie thinks he can be the next president in 2024. Now he is saying Trump's Presidential run isn't ending well. I will show you what he said and remind Christie about the last time he and I had a conversation about presidential elections, which didn't end well for him. The funeral and memorial service for Irvo Otieno took place in Virginia this morning. We will show you what Otieno's Family Attorney, Ben Crump, said at the service and how the family continues fighting for Justice. Also, a new video was released showing the hours that led up to Otieno's death. We will show you the security footage contradicting what deputies reported about Otieno's behavior. In our tech talk segment, We will speak about an eLearning platform revolutionizing how people learn. The CEOs of Skilldora will explain how they make learning more interactive and personalized through cutting-edge technology. 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.

3.28.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Seattle Police Reform, Kamala Harris at Black Star Gate, DeShayla Harris Lawsuit, TX State Edu Bills Today, Seatle Washington's Mayor announced the joint filing of a new compliance agreement between the City of Seattle and the United States Department of Justice as the Seattle Police Department prepares to transition into the next phase of sustained reform. We will explain the remaining steps to achieve a total case settlement in Seattle. A Virginia Family of a woman killed by police the same night a police officer shot and killed Donovon Lynch is suing The City of Virginia Beach for $50M. We will speak with family Attorney Justin Fairfax about the federal wrongful death and gross negligence lawsuit filed by the estate of DeShayla Harris. Texas is trying to whitewash history with brand-new education-limiting State senate Bills. We will speak with Texas NAACP Education State Chair about what is being done to protect how history is taught. The descendants of the Muscogee Creek Freedmen get their day in court. Attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons, the lead attorney and member of Justice for Black Creeks Coalition, will join us to give us an update on the case.  Vice President Kamala Harris takes an emotional tour of Ghana's slave castle. We'll hear what she had to say about the Cape Coast slave castle that was active during the transatlantic slave trade that forcibly removed millions of Africans.  In our Marketplace segment will show you how to get your kids into healthy skincare routines with a grandmother and granddaughter team who created a skincare line for kids. We will speak with the creators of Skye Monroe Skincare about the importance of early skin care. It's Time to Bring the funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go. 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.