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7.26.2022 Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening , Voter Fraud Canvassing, MP: Africa On My Back Today we witnessed the grand opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and streamed the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was jam-packed with legendary voices. We'll share some of what happened today. The country is still really reeling from the effects of Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 elections, and as a result, there is an effort to crack down on voter fraud ahead of the 2022 Midterms general elections. We'll speak with NPR's Miles Parks about what cities like Colorado are doing to ensure a safe and fair election. And for our Marketplace Segment, we'll speak with a designer who wants to give you a taste of Africa with their stylish bookbags. 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.

7.25.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackie Robinson Museum Opens, Ind Abortion Debate, NC PD Quits, Black & Missing Update, Heart Health While Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Indiana lawmakers about reproductive rights, protestors fill the state house as the special session on the abortion-banning process begins. An entire North Carolina police department resigns, saying the new black town manager created an environment they could no longer tolerate. Did you know there was a 6th teen wrongfully accused in the 'Central Park 5' case? Well, he was finally exonerated as well today. A white Washington State man is charged with threatening to kill black people in a different Buffalo, New York Tops grocery store. We have a sad update about one of our Black & Missing. It's now a homicide investigation. A Mississippi teen is called a hero for saving three girls and a police officer from drowning. I'll talk to that teen about his heroic act. And tonight's Fit, Live, Win segment, we'll talk about the eight ways you can get a healthier heart. 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.

7.22.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: IL 13-year-old Paralyzed by Police Shooting, Jan 6th Hearing, UMBC President Retires In Chicago, body cam footage of a 13-year-old teen shot by a police officer gets released, and that black teen is now paralyzed. I'll talk to the family's attorney, who says the footage clearly shows the victim raised his hands in the video. Recap of the summer's last hearing for the January 6th Committee. Folks, more disturbing details about the attempted coup encouraged by  Former President Donald Trump. We'll speak with Officer Harry Dunn, one of the few capitol policemen who fought to protect our democracy that day. In tonight's Education Matters segment, I'm talking to Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. He paved the way for many college graduates to excel while serving as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County president. Dr. Hrabowski is ready to pass the torch to someone else. Tonight he'll explain how he turned the once small university into one of the most significant academic powerhouses in the country. 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.

7.21.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SWAC MEDIA DAY,  TN Black man viciously beaten by police speaks, Jan. 6 Primetime Hearing  LIVE from Birmingham, Alabama, where the SWAC Media Day wrapped up earlier today. We spoke with several of the coaches and the SWAC commissioner. Stay tuned for some of those conversations later in the show.   We told you about the vicious beating of a black Tennessee man by police officers for a minor traffic violation. I'll talk to that man, his parents, and his attorney tonight.   The 8th January 6th hearing will air in prime time tonight; with the recent controversy surrounding the deleted United State Secret Service text messages, it's still unclear what information will come out tonight. 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.

7.20.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 25-Year-Old Brutally Beaten by Cops, MO Who Killed Derontae Martin, MS Teen Saves 4 People  Truly disgusting video of Tennessee cops viciously beating a black man after breaking into his house. They say he eluded the police for a minor traffic violation.  And a disturbing cold case out of Missouri, what happen to Derontae Martin? Why is the family still seeking answers more than a year after the death of the 19-year-old? And why do they say several people have been trying to cover up his death? We'll talk to his mother and hear what she has to say about what happened to her son. A Mississippi teen is hailed a hero for saving three girls and a police officer from drowning. I'll talk to that teen about his heroic act. And in our Tech Talk Segment, a black entrepreneur's app to help black women find maternal care. 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.

7.19.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Secret Service Jan. 6 Text Messages Lost? Maryland Primaries; Marketplace: In Good Conscience self-care products The United State Secret Service tells the Washington Post they can't recover deleted text messages from January 5th or 6th ahead of Thursday's primetime hearing. We're talking to  Representative Hank Johnson and Redditt Hudson to unpack all of this and its effect on the Jan. 6th investigation. Maryland voters head to the polls today. We'll tell you some key races to watch out of the state. In California, a black man running away from two cops is shot in the back. We'll show you the video and why police say the video doesn't tell the entire story.  In our marketplace segment, a black entrepreneur is trying to change the landscape of body care products for 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.

7.18.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Speaks at  2022 NAACP Convention, New Robb Elementary Footage Released, FLW: Global Vaccine Equity "A battle for democracy is on the ballot," are the words of Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the 113th NAACP National Convention. We'll share more of what the Vice President said and her call to action to voters across the nation. Primaries are taking place in Maryland tomorrow, and some key seats are at stake. We'll show you some of the races you should follow before heading to the ballots. Texas legislators release a scathing 77-page report on the botched job by Uvalde law enforcement during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Folks, it just keeps getting worse. We'll speak with Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett about the report.  And in today's Fit, Live, Win segment, we're talking about vaccine equity. Why is it so challenging to get Covid & Monkeypox vaccines to everyone? Virologist Dr. Peter Hotez will be here to explain what he's doing to lessen the gap.  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.

7.15.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: House Dems pass abortion bills; SHOCKING details released in second Jayland Walker autopsy; Essence recap + comedian Guy Torry House Democrats a series of legislation to protect reproductive rights across the nation, but how far will it go in congress with a dead lock senate? New disturbing details from Ohio after a second autopsy reveal more about Jayland Walkers, who was shot and killed by eight officers last month. And do you remember the story about the 10-year-old rape victim who had to travel to Indiana to get an abortion? Well, now the doctor that performed the operation is facing some legal troubles.  And we are closing out our essence recap in the second hour, and folks, I had a conversation with Guy Torrey that you don't want to miss. Wait until you see who I had to get on the line during our conversation. 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.

7.14.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jayland Walker Latest, VP Harris @ AKA 70th Boule, TX Abortion Suit, NY Shooter Federal Indictment Jayland Walker was laid to rest yesterday. Yet the eight officers who fired 90 times and hit Jayland over 60 times have not been identified. Tonight I talk to Jayland's cousin and the Walker family attorney about the latest in the case, and we'll hear from the Akron police chief why he will not name those officers who fired those fatal shots.  The white supremacist who killed ten innocent black people in a Buffalo grocery store gets hit with a 27 federal hate crime indictment.  Texas' Republican attorney general asks a federal court to block the Biden administration's requirement that physicians and hospitals provide abortions in medical emergencies. The Department of Justice establishes a reproductive task force.  Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s 70th Boule. You'll hear what she had to say to her sorority sisters.  Russia warns the U.S. about pressuring for the release of Brittany Griner, who makes her third court appearance today.  And show you my conversation with Johnson C. Smith University's President, Clarence Armbrister, with who I caught up when I was in Atlanta at the United Negro College Fund's conference.  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.

7.13.22 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Robb Elementary Surveillance Footage Released, Ohio Man Exonerated After 30 years, Essence Recap Surveillance video from the May 24 Uvalde, Texas massacre is released. The shocking footage shows the moments Uvalde officers arrived on the scene responding to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Y'all, wait until you see the cowardice of the law enforcement on the scene. We'll speak with Representative Al Green of Texas to talk about what the video's release could mean for law enforcement there. There were more hearings on the hill today about the future of Women's Health Care in a Post-Roe Era. We'll share some of what came out of the hearing today. The funeral for the Ohio black man shot more than 60 times was held today, what the mayor declared a citywide day of mourning. An Ohio black man who spent more than half of his life in prison gets exonerated for a crime he did not commit.   And, of course, you know were are still sharing coverage from our time at Essence Festival. I talk to the voices behind the Proud Family and other folks! You don't want to miss tonight's recap.   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.