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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.
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Dec 20, 2022 • 2h 12min
Trump & Jan. 6,Black Churches & Predatory Lending,Alzheimer's & Black Elderly,Celebration Bowl Wrap
12.19.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump & Jan. 6,Black Churches & Predatory Lending,Alzheimer's & Black Elderly,Celebration Bowl Wrap The January 6 committee holds its final meeting concluding the more than 17-month investigation and vote on the final report that will recommend to the Justice Department to prosecute suspects for their roles in the Capitol attack. Atlanta Pastor E. Dewey Smith is taking on loan companies. He'll join me to discuss his recent efforts to eradicate targeted predatory lending practices against churches. The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol attack holds its final public meeting. The panel plans to approve its report and announce criminal referrals to the Justice Department. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 17, 2022 • 1h 47min
Ronald Greene indictment, DOJ Changes Cocaine Sentencing Policy, Chris Paul Gifts Students
12.16.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ronald Greene indictment, DOJ Changes Cocaine Sentencing Policy, Chris Paul Gifts Students Five Louisiana state troopers accused of beating Ronald Greene to death in 2019 and covering it up have been charged. I'll ask his mom what she thinks about the negligent homicide, malfeasance, and obstruction of justice charges. US Attorney General Merrick Garland is reversing decades of the racist drug policy that wrecked Black communities. We will discuss how this change will impact people of color. A Louisiana Parish is in a legal battle to keep a construction company from building an industrial plant in a black residential neighborhood. The Co-Founder of The Descendants Project will explain the significant court victory. The Senior Vice President of Public Policy & Government Affairs at the United Negro College Fund is here to discuss the IGNITE act. We will share the details of this life-changing bill. Black women are starting businesses but face unprecedented burdens to keep their doors open. Legal Analyst and Business Owner Monique Pressley has created a pathway forward for black women. We will talk to her about her upcoming business seminar. Chris Paul, Phoenix Suns Point Guard, just graduated from Winston-Salem State University and presented a $2500 financial gift to his graduating class. We will show you the video of him explaining why he did it. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 15, 2022 • 2h 29min
Roland LIVE at the 2022 Celebration Bowl powered by Coca-Cola
Roland LIVE at the 2022 Celebration Bowl powered by Coca-Cola Tonight, we have an extended show. We are here covering the opening ceremony for this year's Celebration Bowl match-up between Jackson State University and, North Carolina Central University. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Coca-Cola Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 14, 2022 • 2h 26min
Bishop TD Jakes, Andrew Young, Angela Yee, Willie Jolley from Global HOPE Forum
12.13.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bishop TD Jakes, Andrew Young, Angela Yee, Willie Jolley from Global HOPE Forum Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 13, 2022 • 1h 50min
Aaron Dean Testifies, Mark Curry Racially Profiled, Eating Disorders in Black Community
12.12.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Aaron Dean Testifies, Mark Curry Racially Profiled, Eating Disorders in Black Community We're LIVE from Atlanta at the 2022 Hope Global Forums conference! The Texas officer on trial for killing Atatiana Jefferson took the stand today to tell a jury his account of the night he fatally shot and killed Atatianna. We break down what he said and how this will play to the all-white jury. Comedian and actor Mark Curry says he was racially profiled in a Colorado hotel over the weekend. We will show you the video of the incident and tell you how the hotel responded to the allegations. California witnessed history on Sunday as the first black woman Mayor of Los Angles was sworn in by Vice President Kamala Harris. We will share this historic moment that changed California's history. SCORE is offering formerly incarcerated individuals an opportunity to become entrepreneurs. We will speak with the CEO Of SCORE and tell you how they are changing the lives of hundreds of people. Today on Fit Live Win, we will speak with an Assistant professor from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill about how eating disorders can impact the lives of black people. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 10, 2022 • 2h 4min
Sen Sinema Leaves Dems, MN J. Alexander Kueng Sentence, Brittney Griner In US, Project 21's Plan
12.9.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen Sinema Leaves Dems, MN J. Alexander Kueng Sentence, Brittney Griner In US, Project 21's Plan Arizona Senator Kyrsten Sinema is leaving the Democratic Party after years of giving Democrats political pushback. We discuss how Sinema's split impacts the Democrats' True Senate Majority. In Minnesota, the St. Paul police department releases body camera footage of a fatal police shooting of a black man. We break down the details, explain what happened, and examine how the system may have failed. The black conservative group Project 21 says they have a plan to build a better black America. One of the members will explain the Blueprint For A Better Deal For Black America. Brittney Griner is finally on American soil. Now she and her family have to deal with the trauma of being held in a Russian prison. I'll talk to a licensed professional counselor to discuss what lies ahead in Brittney's mental recovery. The former Minneapolis police officers who kneeled on George Floyd's back gets sentenced today. In our Education Matters segment, we talk to the founder of Pensoles Academy, who gives opportunities to black creatives. +Roland's Jackson State Commencement Speech. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 9, 2022 • 2h
Brittney Griner Free, Grandmother Sues Police, 18 y/o Mayor elected, Racist Taunt HS Basketball Team
12.8.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Brittney Griner Free, Grandmother Sues Police, 18 y/o Mayor elected, Racist Taunt HS Basketball Team LIVE from Jackson, Mississippi! Tomorrow, Roland delivers the commencement speech at Jackson State University. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Britteny Griner is on her way home. President Biden announced the prisoner swap with a convicted Russian arms dealer this morning. I'll talk to security specialist Nola Haynes about what this deal means and why folks are in their feelings about another American the Russian government is still detaining. Get this, a 77-year-old Colorado grandmother at home alone hears the Denver Police Department SWAT team yelling for her to come outside, where she is met with an armored vehicle, at least eight officers in full body armor and carrying automatic weapons. They tear up her home only to discover they are at the wrong house. Now she's suing with help from Colorado's ACLU. Roland will talk to the executive director tonight. After three days of testimony, Texas prosecutors rest their case in the Atatiana Jefferson murder trial. + we'll chat with the youngest black mayor in the U.S. And in today's Marketplace segment, a black-owned company that features one-of-a-kind Africa-shaped bags, belts, wallets, and other culturally inspired products. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 8, 2022 • 2h 7min
Warnock wins re-election; Election authority shift; Atatiana Jefferson; Lyoya family files suit
12.7.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Warnock wins re-election; Election authority shift America; Atatiana Jefferson Murder Trial day 3; Patrick Lyoya family files wrongful death suit; Facebook is suppressing your content Democratic Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock has won re-election, defeating Republican candidate Herschel Walker. We will speak with Hillary Holley about how Warnock won the election. The United States Supreme Court could shift election authority in America. Tamia Booker will explain how this decision could shape our vote in 2024. Atatiana Jefferson Murder Trial is on day three, and Jefferson's sister Ashley Carr took the stand. We will hear testimony from Carr and how she's been impacted by this horrible tragedy. Patrick Lyoya's family files a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Grand Rapids. We will give you the details and updates on that case. Today on Tech Talk, we will talk with the Founder of Fanbase, Issac Hayes III, and how Meta is suppressing your content. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 7, 2022 • 1h 59min
Ga. Runoff Election; Cop on trial for Atatiana Jefferson death; Criminal charge referrals for Jan. 6
12.6.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered Georgia Runoff Election Day; Cop on trial for Atatiana Jefferson death; Jan. 6 Committee recommends criminal charges; Lawmakers snub Representative Kevin McCarthy and Senator Mitch McConnell at Congressional Gold Medal ceremony is Georgia's Runoff election day, and we are live from Senator Raphael Warnocks Campaign Headquarters at the Atlanta Marriott Marquis. We will speak with Melanie Campbell, stationed at Georgia Senate Runoff Election Command Center, with election updates. The Murder trial of former Texas police officer Aaron Dean who killed Atatiana Jefferson moves into the second day of testimony. We will update what happened on the first full day of court proceedings. The House select committee will recommend criminal charges to the Department of Justice in the January 6 attack. We will discuss what this could mean for Trump. And, Lawmakers held the Congressional Gold Medal ceremony today. We show you how the honorees snubbed Representative Kevin McCarthy and Senator Mitch McConnell. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.

Dec 6, 2022 • 2h 2min
GA Senate Runoff, Deion Sanders Leaving JSU, Atatiana Jefferson's Nephew Testifies in Murder Trial
12.5.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Warnock/Walker runoff; GA Senate Runoff, Deion Sanders Leaving JSU, Atatiana Jefferson's Nephew Testifies in Murder Trial LIVE from Hinesville, Georgia. We are one day away from the runoff election between Senator Raphael Warnock and Hershel Walker. I've been with folks stomping across the state to get people to head to the polls. I'll show you what happened in Savannah with D-Nice, Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, and Bishop Vashti Murphy McKenzie. I'll explain why Black Georgia college students attending private schools cannot use their student IDs to vote in tomorrow's runoff. Coach Deion Sanders is headed to Colorado for a new coaching position. We will look at his impact on Jackson State University and his big win from Saturday's SWAC Championship. The murder trial for the Texas police officer who shot and killed Atatiana Jefferson began last week. We will examine testimony from the trial and discuss how the mostly-white jury selection could sway the outcome. A Colorado grandmother was in for the surprise of a lifetime when SWAT busted down her door by mistake. Now she is suing the police officers who signed the warrant. Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfiltered Venmo ☛https://venmo.com/rmunfiltered Zelle ☛ roland@rolandsmartin.com Annual or monthly recurring #BringTheFunk Fan Club membership via paypal ☛ https://rolandsmartin.com/rmu-paypal/ 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.


