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2.8.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Fmr. HRC President's Discrimination Lawsuit, Voting Rights, Video may show Peter Spencer's murder The Human Rights Campaigns says he was fired for cause. But the former president of the organization, Alfonso David, says it was discrimination. He's here to tell his side of the story.The Supreme Court's ruling about Alabama's redistricting sends a strong message about protecting voting rights.A surveillance camera was found at the remote Pennsylvania hunting camp where Jamaican immigrant Peter Spencer was killed. We'll get the latest on the investigation from his mother and the president of Chair, Allegheny County Democratic Black Caucus.Congressional Black Caucus Chair Joyce Beatty is demanding an apology after Republican Congressman Hal Rogers told her to kiss his ass over a face mask.Two white men get arrested and are now free on bond after chasing and shooting at a black FedEx driver who was just trying to do his job.She schools folks on the basketball court. In tonight's Marketplace segment, you'll meet a Chicago artist whose painting skills are just as smooth as her crossover, fade-away jump shot.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.7.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Amir Locke Murder Connection to other cases, GA Judge booted off case, Missouri's Ahmaud Arbery ActTwo of the Minneapolis SWAT members were the same ones involved in the Jaleel Stallings case and the judge who signed that no-knock warrant....The judge who presided over the Derek Chauvin case. Georgia Fort will give us the latest after a weekend of protests.The defense team for a black man in Georgia claiming self-defense for killing a white teen said they got a break. The judge they say had some racial biases was kicked off the case. We'll have someone from JustGeorgia here with the latest in the Marc Wilson case.Their plea deal fell through, so today, the federal hate crime trial for the three men convicted of killing Ahmaud Arbery began with jury selection.Ahmaud Arbery's murder sparked a Missouri state Senator to pen the Ahmaud Arbery Act to prevent citizens from killing people they think are committing a crime. That Senator will join us tonight to tell us about this new legislation.Plus, the Bridgeport Connecticut Police department has a history of racist practices.  #RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.4.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN cops kill Amir Locke; TN Black woman imprisoned for voting; Ronald Greene's mom speaks outWe are once again talking about Minnesota police killing a black man. It was less than 15-second before Minnesota police opened fire and murdered 22-year-old Amir Locke during a warrant execution. We'll show you the disturbing video and talk to his parents, their attorney, and community activist Nekima Armstrong about the case.Plus, a Tennessee woman is going to prison for illegally registering to vote. We'll talk to her attorney and the founder of Free Harts about Pam Moses about the multiple mistakes state officials made that landed her with a 6-year sentence.Ya'll remember that black Louisiana State Trooper revealed the pattern of misconduct and excessive force against black people, ultimately telling the world what happened to Ronald Greene? Well, he was fired Monday. He and Ronald Greene's mother are here tonight.Today is World Cancer Day. Dr. Hadiyah-Nicole Green, one of the first black women in the nation to earn a Ph.D. in physics, will join us to talk bout the latest discoveries in cancer research.And we're talking about the benefits of Montessori education in our Education Matters segment.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.3.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NFL's Rooney Rule, Ron Greene's Mom wants LA Gov. to resign, Fla. & CRT Debate, Chicago's Southside The NFL's Rooney Rule was created to promote leadership diversity by ensuring promising candidates get the opportunity to prove their qualifications. Tonight, we'll have Civil rights attorney Cyrus Mehri, who played a key role in creating the rule, here to talk about why the rule isn't working so well.Plus, the family of Ronald Greene, the Louisiana man beaten to death by state troopers, is still waiting for some accountability. Tonight, his mother responds to what Governor John Edwards said about him knowing about her son's death hours after it happened and not saying a word while he was campaigning.Ya'll remember that Florida State Representative who told the truth during a hearing about critical race theory? Ramon Alexander will be here to tell us what made him get emotional during that hearing and what's happening with this unnecessary bill Republicans are trying to pass.A father and son from Chicago are looking to bring life back into the Southside of Chicago. The duo will explain how their 6-million dollar project will create a community hub of Black life, culture, and entertainment.She's the first Black woman to be nominated to the Federal Reserve Board in its 108-year history. Today, Lisa Cook faced the Senate Banking Committee.And four suspected drug dealers have been arrested in connection to the overdose death of actor Michael K Williams.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partner: Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.2.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Brian Flores & NFL lawsuit, National Signing Day, W. Kamau Bell & "We Need to Talk About Cosby" On National Signing Day, Former NFL coach Brian Flores speaks about his lawsuit against the NFL for discriminatory hiring practices. Flores, interviewing for a few head coaching jobs, says this lawsuit is bigger than football.Speaking of National Signing Day, Grambling State University's Head Coach, Hue Jackson, will be here to talk about high school recruits and give us his take on Brian Flores.  Plus, Showtime is airing a new docuseries called "We Need to Talk About Cosby," directed and executive produced by W. Kamau Bell. He'll join us to explain why this project was important to the culture and why he was nervous about the project.After serving about half of his sentence, the man convicted of killing Laquan McDonald will be released from prison tomorrow. The NAACP wants the Department of Justice to step in and file more charges.Sen. Mitch McConnell doesn't know how many Black women work in his office.We'll tell you why artists want their music pulled from Spotify.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Verizon | Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, now available in 50+ cities, is the fastest 5G in the world.* That means that downloads that used to take minutes now take seconds. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3zSXx0NNissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.1.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Former Coach Sues NFL for Discrimination, LA Gov. & Ronald Green's death; Handling Life Pressures Brian Flores has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the NFL, Miami Dolphins, New York Giants, and Denver Broncos, alleging the organization's racist hiring policies.An Associated Press report claims Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards received a text message about Ronald Greene's death within hours of the deadly encounter but kept quiet as he was in the middle of his reelection campaign. Today, the Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus members met with the governor to determine what he knew and when he knew it. We'll have one of those lawmakers who attended that meeting here on the show.Rep. Al Green from Texas is dropping by to talk about how he thinks President Joe Biden should pick the next Supreme Court Justice and tell us what else is happening on capitol hill.The Georgia Sheriff who said there was nothing criminal in the Kendrick Johnson case after a second investigation is now offering half of a million dollars for information that will lead to a conviction.A Houston man we featured in our Black and Missing segment was found in the trunk of his car at an impound lot hundreds of miles away.For the second day in a row, several HBCUs are targeted with bomb threats.Last year, Cheslie Kryst penned an article about her approaching 30 and the pressures of that milestone. Tonight we'll talk to two professionals about overcoming the pressures to achieve.Plus, in our Marketplace segment, we'll introduce to you a sister from Houston who is killing the construction game. Her company has done about 90-percent of the work needed by the Houston School District.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Verizon | Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, now available in 50+ cities, is the fastest 5G in the world.* That means that downloads that used to take minutes now take seconds. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3zSXx0NNissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.31.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judge rejects McMichaels' plea deal, CT officers suspended, Suicide & Black America, Dental HealthThe mayor of Bridgeport, Connecticut, demanded the suspension of the detectives involved in the Lauren Smith-Fields and Brenda Lee Rawls cases. Smith-Fields' family attorney, Darnell Cosland, will be here to give us an update.The Tennessee officer who fired the last two shots into the body of Landon Eastep has been stripped of his police powers. Could that mean there are charges soon to follow? We'll have the attorney representing Eastep's family here to tell us what's happening in the investigation.A federal judge denies a plea deal for one of the McMichael's after an outcry from Ahmaud Arbery's family about the late-night plea notice filing. So what happens now that the judge denied the deal? The Arbery family attorney and a former federal prosecutor will break all of this down.Suicide in the black community is on the rise. Tonight we have a mental health care expert here to provide solutions for those who think there is no way out but to end it all.Plus, several HBCU's have been the target of bomb threats, again.A Georgia prosecutor is asking for protection after a perceived threat from Donald Trump.President Biden's nominee for the Federal Reserve Board, Lisa Cook, is being bombarded with racist and sexist attacks.Did you know people of color have the poorest oral health in the U.S? We are talking about dental care in our Fit, live win segment.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.28.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: PA Bridge Falls, Bridgeport Police & the Black Community, Texas GOP Lies, Black Farmers v PepsicoIt's Friday, January 28, 2022, and here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.A Pittsburgh bridge collapses on the day President Biden is scheduled to visit the city to talk infrastructure and promises to fix all the crumbling bridges across the nation.Lies sent a Black Pennsylvania man to prison for 37 years. Now he's out and suing the city that put him behind bars.A Tennessee man is shot and killed by 9 cops! And it's on video. We'll show you what happened.Plus, there was another woman found dead on December 12 in Connecticut. We've told you about Lauren Smith-Fields. But another family did not find out until days later that their loved one, Brenda Rawls was dead. The President of Greater Bridgeport NAACP joins us tonight. He'll tell us what they are demanding from city officials.The National Black Farmers Association President is calling out Pepsico for ongoing discrimination. John Boyd will explain what promises have been broken.A retiring GOP Texas senator admits under oath that Texas violated voting rights law during redistricting in court. We'll have a Texas Legislative Black Caucus member tonight to tell us what that means.Plus, in our Education Matters segment, we'll take a look at the importance of tutoring.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Nissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SC Justice Breyer retires; Kendrick Johnson case closed; Black mayor commits suicideToday, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announced his retirement at the White House. President Joe Biden says his nomination to the Supreme Court vacancy will be a historic first for the nation's highest court. He's sticking to his word of picking a black woman.Reports say the economy made a strong comeback during Biden's first year. Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux joins us tonight to discuss what that means and what Biden's second year will look like.Ya'll remember when companies and CEOs "united" to oppose state bills containing discriminatory voting measures? Well, journalist Judd Legum is calling them out on their silence. He'll be here to expose those companies and CEOs who have said and done nothing the help voter legislation.A second investigation in the death of Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teen found in a rolled-up gym mat, has closed with no charges filed. We'll share with you what the sheriff said about the case and the family's response.Plus, Maryland is pushing to ban ghost guns. Prince George's County State's Attorney, Aisha Braveboy, will explain it's so important to ban these illegal weapons.A California city will require gun owners to have liability insurance.And the Cleveland Cavaliers promotes the NBA's first black woman as Chief Operating Officer.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Verizon | Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, now available in 50+ cities, is the fastest 5G in the world.* That means that downloads that used to take minutes now take seconds. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3zSX7aJNissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1.26.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Justice Breyer to retire, what Black woman will Biden pick?Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer says it's time for him to retire. Now President Biden can nominate his replacement. Will Biden keep his promise to fill this vacant seat with a black woman? Who will it be? Tonight, we have an expert panel to look at all of the possibilities, including if the Republicans will block anyone Biden selects.A federal tells the state of Alabama to go back to the congressional drawing board and come up with new voting maps. We'll talk to one of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund attorneys responsible for that victory.Plus, there's an effort to include more African doctors, scientists, and researchers in finding global cures for diseases. We'll talk to a former U.S. Congressman who has teamed up with an African doctor about this inclusive initiative.And in our Tech Talk segment sponsored by Verizon, we'll talk to the creator of the TruSo app that will create a space that's both community-focused and empowering.#RolandMartinUnfiltered partners:Verizon | Verizon 5G Ultra Wideband, now available in 50+ cities, is the fastest 5G in the world.* That means that downloads that used to take minutes now take seconds. 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3zSXx0NNissan | Check out the ALL NEW 2022 Nissan Frontier! As Efficient As It Is Powerful! 👉🏾 https://bit.ly/3FqR7bPSupport #RolandMartinUnfiltered and #BlackStarNetwork via the Cash App ☛ https://cash.app/$rmunfiltered or via PayPal ☛ https://www.paypal.me/rmartinunfilteredDownload 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. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.