12.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voting Power at Risk, Crockett’s Senate Fight, NABJ Future, Fanbase Equity Push

A new report from Fair Fight Action and Black Voters Matter warns that nearly 200 Democratic state legislative seats from mostly majority-Black districts are under threat. Black Votes Matter Executive Director, Cliff Albright, will break down the Southern State Legislature Effect Report.

Democrats need to stop the infighting and let Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett have her shot at the Senate seat. I'll talk to a democratic strategist about why some a finding it hard to support Crockett. 

The National Association of Black Journalists launches its Jubilee Endowment Campaign to secure the future of Black journalism. Allison Davis, one of the youngest founders, will be here to talk about the organization's history and future. 

Fanbase, the creator-first social platform, is a day away from closing its equity crowdfunding campaign tomorrow. Isaac Hayes III joins us for a last-minute push.

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