11.19.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Bill Awaits Trump, Ind. Mom’s Car Birth, Tuskegee Settlement, Fuentes Threat, Fanbase Update

Congress is waiting on Trump's signature as the Epstein files take center stage. Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley joins us live to explain what the legislation means, how it's moving through Congress, and what the public needs to know.

A Black Indiana mom was sent home from the hospital while in active labor, only to give birth in her car minutes later. Along with her attorney, she's demanding accountability and real change.

Tuskegee University has settled its federal lawsuit against the American Veterinary Medical Association, ending a major legal battle over accreditation for the nation's only HBCU veterinary school. I'll talk to the school's President about their decision to settle. 

White Nationalist Nick Fuentes is planning to "infiltrate" politics.

Fox hosts have a complete meltdown about Trump's approval rating, calling it "unfair."

In our Tech Talk, Isaac Hayes III will give us an update on Fanbase.

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12.05.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70th Anniv. of Montgomery Bus Boycott | "Where Do We Go From Here?"

Live from Holt Street Baptist Church in Montgomery, Alabama, commemorating the 70th anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. 

Lasting 381 days, the boycott caused the city lines to lose between 30,000 and 40,000 in daily bus fares.  

Tonight, we remember those who walked so we could have equal rights.  Rights that are now under siege.

"Where Do We Go From Here?"  That's the theme of tonight's event at Holt Street. You don't want to miss it!

A dynamic gathering moderated by Roland Martin, this roundtable convenes national leaders to explore the path forward for movement-building in America. Rooted in the sanctuary where the Bus Boycott began, the convening symbolizes both a homecoming and a renewed call to action.

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12.4.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 70 Years After Montgomery Boycott, VA Map Fight, Trump’s 2,000 Pardons, Killer Cop Seeks New Trial

Seventy years ago, the Montgomery Bus Boycott sparked a movement that changed America forever.  We'll talk about an unsung hero, Jo Ann Robinson, with Alabama State University's President.

Virginia Democrats dive into the redistricting wars, and Speaker Don Scott says he even feels sorry for the Republicans.

Trump is handing out pardons like candy.  So far, he's pardoned almost 2000 convicted felons. 

The white cop convicted of killing a black Illinois woman says he deserves a new trial. 

The Legacy Line is making its debut with The Ernest Withers Collection that brings Civil Rights history right into your home.

And in tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, we're feeding your sweet tooth with TC's Pieces of Love Gourmet Pecans, created by Texas owner Charlotte Allen.

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12.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Deportation Sweep in NOLA, TX Ends Minority Biz Aid, Black Women’s Jobless Rate Soars

Federal agents launched "Operation Catahoula Crunch" in New Orleans--Trump's mass deportation machine hits Louisiana.  We'll talk to a reporter who can offer a perspective on what's happening in the Crescent City.

Texas just pulled the plug on programs that helped women- and minority-owned small businesses compete for state contracts. 

The unemployment rate for Black women is at its highest in four years.  We'll talk to the NAACP's Vice Chair about how the job losses are a direct result of Trump's racist policy decisions that have rolled back years of progress.  

And the HOPE Global Forums just wrapped up in Atlanta. The theme: "Future Proofing." We'll show you Roland's conversations with legendary director Bill Duke and the founder of a tech company that can put all your information on your wrist.

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12.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HOPE Global Forums, Indiana Map Attack, Black History Erasure Fears, Fox News Culture War

LIVE in Atlanta at the HOPE Global Forums 2025 Annual Meeting.  You'll hear from leaders and changemakers who offer real solutions for our communities here and around the world.

Here's what else is coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

In Indiana, Republicans are fast-tracking a new congressional map aimed at locking down total GOP control by carving Indianapolis into four different districts, eliminating U.S. Rep. Andre Carson's seat. I'll talk to the chair of Indiana's Black Legislative Caucus about the attack on Black Congressional Districts.

Axios is sounding the alarm: "America stares down the erasure of Black history and progress."  The Midwest Managing Editor will explain the growing backlash against civil rights gains and what comes next.

Fox News is back in the culture-war gutter, questioning whether certain cultures even belong in America. You do not want to miss this level of foolery.

Another one bites the dust! A federal appeals court rules that Trump's former personal lawyer, Alina Habba, is unlawfully serving as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

Georgia Republican Party's youngest black executive committee member resigns over allegedly trying to meet an underage boy on a dating app.

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11.25.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Epstein Files Fight, Trumpcare Stalls, Budget Clash Ahead, DC Mayor Exits, Emmett Till Site Opens

The Epstein Files, stalled Trumpcare, and a looming budget fight after the "One Big Beautiful Bill." Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz is here to break it all down.

D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser announced she will not run for a fourth term.

The congressional gerrymandering battle between Republicans and Democrats continues ahead of the 2026 midterm elections, with states awaiting a potential game-changing ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. We'll talk to a reporter who is closely following politics in rural Tennessee.

The barn in Mississippi, where 14-year-old Emmett Till was tortured and killed in 1955, will soon be open to the public as a "sacred" memorial site.

From Black wealth to Black joy: "Shark Tank" alum and Chicago business owner of CurlMix, Kim Lewis, will explain why she's asking the public for help. 

In our Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we'll feature the perfect toys for kids interested in STEM and the arts. We'll talk to the creator of the Brown Toy Box.

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11.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Comey & Letitia James Cases Tossed, Trump Loan Rules Hit Nursing, Mass Blackout Planned

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11.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX GOP Cries Foul Over Map Ruling, Fuentes Infiltration Warning, ER Birth Scandal Explodes

There are some whiny Texas Republicans and calling it a double standard after judges call their redistricting plan 'racially gerrymandered.'  As State Attorney Ken Paxon prepares to appeal the decision, election officials and county parties scramble to adjust in the middle of the candidate filing period for the March primary.  I'll talk to a Political Science Professor about the impact on the voters. 

I'm finally going to tackle how White Nationalist Nick Fuentes is planning to "infiltrate" politics.

Alabama's Congressional delegation honors the death of the last Tuskegee Airman. 

An Indiana hospital fired the doctor and nurse who turned away a black pregnant woman minutes before she gave birth in her car. 

An Ohio jury found a white cop not guilty of murdering Ta'Kiya Young, a pregnant Black mother accused of shoplifting.

And Chadwick Boseman's legacy was honored by fans, friends, and family as the late "Black Panther" actor received a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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11.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfilered: Black Women’s Jobless Spike, Maternal Health Crisis, Crockett Slams Trump’s Power Grab

The Labor Department just released the delayed September jobs report, which shows Black Women's Unemployment at 7.5%, the highest since 2021.
Morgan Harper is here to discuss why black women face more job cuts. 

ProPublica's investigation is exposing multiple women who died after being denied abortions, even with serious health risks.  I'll talk to one of the reporters tracking the disparities in black maternal health. 

In tonight's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett calls out how Trump's administration uses federal power like an autocratic machine.

And with the holidays coming fast, in our Black Star Marketplace, it's Christmas in Color---a brand bringing culture, joy, and representation to your holiday décor.

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11.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Map Blocked, KC ‘Racist Cartel’ Case Advances, Epstein Files Vote, Memphis Guard Halted

A Texas judge blocks the GOP's new congressional map, and that could shake up the 2026 midterms. State Representative Jolanda Jones will explain how the ruling could shape the 2026 midterms. 

A federal judge is allowing a major RICO case to move forward in Kansas City.  We'll talk to the attorney who filed the case about the accusations of an all-white board running Westport's nightlife like a racist cartel. 

The National Guard has to leave Memphis.  We'll talk to a City Council member about the injunction a judge issued that stopped troops from patrolling the city. 

On Capitol Hill, the House just voted  427 to 1 to release the Epstein files.

Trump's Latino support is dwindling.  We'll talk to black pollster Christophe Towler about the latest poll. 

In our Black Star Network Marketplace, Be Rooted, a stationery brand that celebrates and empowers women of color with bold journals and beautifully crafted planners, will make great gifts this holiday season. 

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