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12.2.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA's Early Voting Ends, Black Unemployment Drops, Clyburn Stays, Tuskegee's Farm Grant, Road To SWAC Today is the last day for early voting in here in Georgia.  National Coalition on Black Civic Participation joined other organizations in the final push to maximize the black voter turnout in the Peach State.  Melanie Campbell will explain what they will be doing this weekend to empower voters in Dekalb, Clayton, and Fulton Counties,  The current Democratic whip, Rep. Jim Clyburn, will remain in a leadership position for the next Congress as assistant leader. The November jobs report is out, and the Black unemployment rate fell to 5.7-percent.  I'll talk to an economist who will let us know if this is good news for the black community. A white Mississippi man pleads guilty to a hate crime for burning a cross to intimidate his black neighbors.  Jackson, Mississippi's water system may be getting much-needed reforms thanks to a federal judge's approval.  The SWAC Championship is tomorrow. Tonight, I'm talking to Southern University's SGA President about how the students are getting ready for the match-up.  And in our Education Matters segment, Tuskegee University's farming program is awarded $1 million to support the advancement of organic agriculture and farming practices.  I'll talk to the University's Dean and Research director about how the funds will help the students.  Support RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$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.

12.1.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Obama Campaigning for Warnock, WA Sheriff On Trial For Lying,  World Aids Day, Road to the SWAC LIVE from Fort Valley State University with the Black Man Lab Foundation, talking to young black men about election concerns and what they want from whoever wins Georgia's senate seat. I'll be talking to some of them later in the show.  Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Former President Barack Obama is in Georgia tonight campaigning for Sen. Raphael Warnock. I'll talk to Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Washington Correspondent about the race, why Walker will not discuss issues, and the latest early voter numbers.  I'll tell you what an Arizona county is being sued for not certifying its midterm election results.   A Washington state Sheriff is on trial for lying about the incident where he accused a black newspaper delivery man of stealing.  The Supreme Court will hear arguments about the legality of Biden's Student Loan Debt Forgiveness program.  And we are still on the road to the SWAC championship. Tonight, I'm talking to Southern University's SGA President about how the students are preparing for the match-up.  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.

11.29.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Runoff, Dept. of Veterans Affairs Lawsuit, Atatiana Jefferson Murder Trial, Road to the SWAC  Three days left for early voting in the Senate race between Warnock and Walker in Georgia A federal lawsuit claims Veterans Affairs has denied benefits to Black people at higher rates for years.  I'll talk with a couple of Yale Law School's Veterans Legal Services Clinic interns who filed the case.  The trial for the Texas cop who killed Atatiana Jefferson has begun.  Brett Farve is begging a judge to remove him from that Mississippi welfare fraud lawsuit. We are on the Road to the SWAC Championship.  All week will feature Southern and Jackson State.  Tonight, my interview with Eric Dooley, Southern University's head Football Coach. 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.

11.28.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Charges in Shanquella Robinson case; Buffalo mass shoot pleads guilty; Road to the SWAC Championship LIVE from Athens, Georgia, for the Voter Education Forum.  Georgia runoff early voting is underway, and democrats are showing significant momentum as Herschel Walker's election hopes might be in real trouble.  I'll be joined by a special panel here to discuss this vital race.  Here's what else we have coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.   After weeks of uncertainty Shanquella Robinson's family is finally seeing some justice after Mexican authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a North Carolina woman suspected of killing Shanquella. Buffalo mass shooting suspect is now a convicted felon.  He pleads guilty to all state charges. And a white father and son get indicted by a Mississippi grand jury for shooting at a black FedEx driver.  We are on the Road to the SWAC Championship. All week will feature Southern and Jackson State.  We'll kick it off with Eric Dooley, the Head Football Coach at Southern University. 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.

11.22.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Deputies Charged, LA Deputy Kills Black Man, TSU's Enrollment Questioned, Christmas Gift Ideas Three Camden County, Georgia, Sheriff's Office employees have been arrested for beating a black detainee.   Jarrett Hobbs' Attorney, Harry Daniels, will join us to discuss this latest development.  Driving while black is what a Louisiana family says got 45-year-old Derrick Kettling, the brother of a high-ranking State Police officer, killed.  Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will explain how a traffic stop for window tint and a modified exhaust ended with a shot in the head.  There is so much to unpack about the Tennessee legislative committee grilling Tennessee State leadership over increased enrollment and alleged financial mismanagement.  Lezli Baskerville, the CEO of the National Organization For Equal Opportunity in Higher Education, will be here to break this down even further.  It's Prematurity Awareness Month, and a recent report says the rate of babies born prematurely is at its highest since 2007.  We'll examine why and what needs to be done to slow down this trend.   The Supreme Court refused to hear arguments from Black and Latino voters over Texas' legislative maps that gutted districts of color.  Atlanta will shell out one million dollars to Rashard Brooks' family for his death at the hands of an Atlanta police officer.  And in our Marketplace segment, we'll feature a black-owned gift shop for some great Christmas gift ideas.   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.

11.21.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shanquella Robinson,TSU's Enrollment Questioned, Health & Holidays,White NE Cop Harasses Black Woman She went to Mexico with friends and ended up dead.  Shanquella Robinson's funeral was this past weekend.  I'll talk to the Co-Founder of Until Freedom, Tamika Mallory, who has been in close contact with the Robinson family about this international case.  Is a Republican state senator in Tennessee really mad about the number of quality black students choosing to attend Tennessee State University over the state's PWIs?  We'll show you what he said during a hearing and talk to the Tennessee State University National Alumni Association President about it.  Shaw University is requesting a DOJ investigation into the traffic stop by South Carolina deputies who conducted a drug search on their students heading to Atlanta last month.  A black woman caught a Nebraska cop dumping trash on her car.  She'll be here to tell us about the months of torment she experienced until she caught him in the act on camera.  We are in our third pandemic holiday season.  This year, Covid is accompanied by the Flu and RSV.  We'll get some tips on how to stay healthy during this season of giving thanks.  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.

11.18.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AG Garland Appoints Special Counsel, Jefferies bids for Speaker, Georgia's Runoff Updates Huge announcement from U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland.  He has appointed John Smith as the special counsel to oversee criminal investigations related to former President number 45.  You'll hear why Garland picked Smith and why he felt a special prosecutor was needed. New York Representative Hakeem Jefferies formally announces his historic bid to become the next leader of the Democratic party. A Georgia judge heard arguments today about earl to allow early weekend voting in Georgia's Senate runoff election.  Lawyers for Democrats say Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger changed his interpretation of the law.  I'll talk to the Executive Director of Care in Action about the lawsuit and when they can expect a decision. I'll talk to Pennsylvania Rep. Joanna McClinton, the first African American woman elected as State House Speaker. An Alabama Hyundai plant is the subject of a discrimination lawsuit.  The plaintiffs say their white manager made them call him "master."  Yeah, I'll talk to the attorney handling the case. In our Education Matters segment and organization, helping Black girls find their place in this world through STEAM.  I'll talk to the founder of Black Girls Can, Incorporated. 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.

11.17.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Pelosi's Out; Who's Next, 2022 Midterms, New Pathways Act, Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month Pelosi is finally stepping down as Democratic House leader.  So, who will take her place?  We will discuss who is possibly next in line.  The midterms are over, and now we can examine the key issues motivating black voters.  We will talk with Melanie Campbell, the President, and CEO of the National Coalition on Black Civic Participation, to discuss the coalition's exit poll survey results.  New legislation is being introduced to help those reentering society.  We will talk to one of the bill sponsors, Representative Bonnie Watson Coleman, to explain the New Pathways Act. It's Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, and we will give you the information you need to save a life, including your own.  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.

11.16.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden-Harris admin progress; Trump 2024 bid; Herschel Walker vampire speech; Black animation network Examining the Biden-Harris Administration's progress and whether they fulfilled campaign promises.  Donald Trump says he's going to run for President in 2024. Governor Greg Abbott sends more migrants to Democratic-led cities. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford will stop by fresh off his re-election win. We're featuring the first-ever Black-owned streaming animation network in tonight's Tech Talk segment. 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.

11.15.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: A Georgia sheriff launches an investigation after video shows deputies beating a black man in his cell.  Jarrett Hobbs' attorney will explain how his client in custody for minor charges ended up getting beat by several Georgia deputies.  Georgia's Democratic Party, the Warnock for Georgia campaign, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee sued the secretary of state over early voting for December's runoff elections.  With President Biden's student loan forgiveness stuck in courts, what does that mean for those drowning in debt?  I'll talk to Jared Bass, the Senior Director of Higher Education Policy for the Center for American Progress, about what this means as the deadline to repay draws near.  Since Elon Musk acquired Twitter, several executives quit as instances of racial slurs soar.  Social Analyst & Diversity Strategist Shireen Mitchell will break down the report from the Center for Countering Digital Hate.  In tonight's Marketplace segment, we're featuring Dope Pieces Puzzle Company.  Puzzles that bring black art to life.  And some sad news, Virginia McLaurin, the centenarian who danced with the Obamas, has died.  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.