7.30.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Kamala Harris not running for Gov, Trump Taps Proud Boy Joe Kent, Bove Confirmed, Medicaid turns 60

After serious thought, former Vice President Kamala Harris decides not to run for governor of California.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, wants Proud Boy Joe Kent to be the next director of the National Counterterrorism Center. Yeah, he wants a domestic terrorist in charge of combating terrorism. 

The Senate confirms Trump loyalist Emil Bove to a lifetime seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit. 

It's been 60 years since President Lyndon B. Johnson signed Medicaid into law. 

We'll talk with two experts about how Trump's big bill will impact the medical industry and the nearly 17 million Americans who are about to lose their Medicaid.

And we'll meet the founder of Goode Foods, a family-owned canned beans and vegetables business. 

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7.29.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Justin Justin Jones barred from Tesla event, Trump Climate Rollback, SNAP Data lawsuit, Puzzle Biz.

Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones was barred from attending an event announcing a new state-sanctioned partnership with Tesla. He'll explain what happened. 

The Trump administration is proposing to revoke a key 2009 scientific finding that human-caused climate change poses a danger to human health and safety, making it the largest deregulatory action in American history.

Nearly two-dozen states are suing the Trump administration for the USDA demanding private, sensitive data from millions of SNAP recipients. We'll discuss what's at stake.

And tonight in tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace: We'll talk to a sister from Texas who turned her family puzzle nights into a thriving business.

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HIV isn’t over — it’s just been ignored. Black women account for a disproportionate number of new cases, the South is ground zero, and the stigma is still killing us. Roland Martin, Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Raheem DeVaughn, and frontline organizers break the silence on a public health crisis America refuses to face.

In response to this staggering trend, Gilead Sciences has launched the Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative. The Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, and Education program is a three-year, $12.6 million commitment aimed at expanding HIV prevention efforts in underserved communities.

Dr. Toyin Nwafor, Executive Director of Gilead U.S. HIV Medical Affairs, and Raheem DeVaughn, an award-winning musician and partner in the Gilead Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative.

🔥 Undiagnosed. Untreated. Unheard.  
🔥 Black women make up 53% of new HIV cases among women — but get the least attention  
🔥 “Stigma is still killing us.” — Dr. Toyin Nwafor  
🔥 The South is ground zero for new HIV diagnoses — and it’s not getting better  
🔥 Raheem DeVaughn joins to amplify awareness, justice, and real community healing

For more information about the P.A.C.E. initiative visit https://www.gilead.com/responsibility/giving-at-gilead/corporate-giving/strategic-initiatives/setting-the-pace

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7.24.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TX Dems vs GOP Redistricting, Maxwell DOJ Talk, Oak Bluffs Legacy, Birthright Ruling & Karen Chaos

Texas Democrats are unlikely to have the votes to stop the GOP-led redistricting effort, which is up for debate tomorrow. 

Convicted sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell sat down with Trump's DOJ to discuss what she knows about her former boyfriend, Jeffrey Epstein, and his associates. 

For over a century, Black families, HBCU alums, artists, and change-makers have spent summers in Oak Bluffs, building a legacy on the shores of Martha's Vineyard. We'll talk with a Black-owned business founder about why some people don't question the high prices of designer collections, but challenge the value of his brand.

A federal appeals court rules that Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship is unconstitutional.

And yes, these Karens are out of control -- we've got more wild footage to show you.

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7.23.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Creek Freedmen Win Tribal Citizenship, HIV Crisis Solutions, Obama Claps Back & Big Tide Summit

A major legal victory... Creek Freedmen are now officially tribal citizens. Civil rights attorney Damario Solomon-Simmons will explain what ruling means for Black Native identity and justice.

Black women and Black trans women are still facing the highest HIV rates in the country.... We'll talk with Dr. Toyin Nwafor and singer Raheem DeVaughn about real solutions and their initiative to help end HIV.

President Obama claps back, slamming Trump's latest claims of treason as desperate distractions. We'll break down the drama.

Do you think you need a college degree to succeed in life? The Big Tide Summit says otherwise. In tonight's Tech Talk, we'll discuss the Big Tide Summit program, which is opening doors in STEM and skilled trades for our youth.

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7.22.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Accuses Obama of Treason, MLK Files Released, Warner Tribute & Mrs. Pruitt’s Gourmet Cha Cha

Don "The Con" Trump is on the offensive again... This time accusing Former President Barack Obama of treason.... But with zero proof. It's the latest move to deflect mounting pressure over Epstein.

Files tied to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s assassination are released against his family's wishes. Now, Bernice King is demanding the same transparency when it comes to Epstein's powerful web.

We continue to honor the legacy of actor, director, and musician Malcolm Jamal Warner.  We'll talk to people who've worked with him throughout his career. 

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, we're serving up the bold flavors and rich legacy of Mrs. Pruitt's Gourmet Cha Cha.

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7.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Jacksonville Cops beat Black Man, BlackPAC Trump Poll, Visa Fraud Scheme, Malcolm-Jamal Warner Dies

Shocking video out of Jacksonville shows police violently dragging a young Black man from his car during a traffic stop.  We'll talk to Civil Rights Attorney Harry Daniels, who is representing the victim, William McNeil Jr.

New polling from BlackPAC reveals how Black voters are feeling with Donald "The Con" Trump back in the White House. Executive Director Adrianne Shropshire joins us with the surprising and telling results.

Southern University expels its Omega Psi Phi chapter after a deadly hazing incident. 

Four law enforcement officials, including two current police chiefs in Louisiana, are accused of fabricating police reports in a scheme to obtain U.S. visas for immigrants illegally.

And we remember the life and legacy of Malcolm-Jamal Warner following his tragic passing.

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7.18.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Vance ‘Big Ugly Bill’ Flop in Philly, Human Trafficking Office Cut & USDA Ends Black Farmer Support

Vice President JD Vance hit Philly to hype Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill," but Pennsylvanians aren't buying the spin as this law slashes food and health benefits for thousands across the state. We'll get reaction from State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta and Senator Vincent Hughes, breaking down the real impact on working families.

Plus, Trump moves to shut down federal sex trafficking prevention programs--putting vulnerable communities at risk.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is ending a 35-year effort that gave targeted support to farmers of color.

And historic Black-owned radio station WURD is rocked by layoffs... Dr. James Peterson joins us to unpack what this means for Black media in Pennsylvania.

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7.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Dems Walkout, GOP $9B Aid & NPR/PBS Cuts, Prison Phone Fee Outrage & Wild Tuberville Rant

Senate Democrats stage a bold protest--walking out as Republicans push through yet another Trump-backed judicial nominee.

Next, major funding cuts are on the chopping block. GOP lawmakers vote to slash $9 billion in foreign aid and public broadcasting--threatening the future of NPR and PBS. We'll break down what these cuts mean and why they matter.

In Louisville, outrage intensifies as the Justice Department recommends just one day in jail for the former officer convicted in the Breonna Taylor case--a decision that echoes the pain and protests of 2020. We'll hear from the Taylor family's attorney.

Tonight, we're also talking about the high cost of prison phone calls in North Carolina, where Black residents are incarcerated at four times the rate of white residents. A former FCC Commissioner joins us to discuss.

Plus--Senator Tommy Tuberville says, "If you don't want to be deported, don't hang around illegals." Seriously. We've got something to say about that.

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7.16.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump’s Voter Data Grab, Guard Exits LA, Judge Strikes Down Medical Debt Rule, CARES & U‑FIGHT Act

The Trump administration and its allies are pushing to obtain voter data from states and inspect voting equipment. We'll discuss the implications with the Director of the Voting Rights Project.

Two thousand National Guard troops deployed to Los Angeles over a month ago, following protests against immigration enforcement raids, are being withdrawn.

A federal judge strikes down a Biden administration rule removing medical debt from credit reports. We'll talk with a former Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau about what this means for consumers.

National CARES is a pioneering initiative tackling the devastating impact of intergenerational poverty. We'll speak with the organization's new president about their mission and impact.

This week, Senator Angela Alsobrooks and Congresswoman Shontel Brown introduced the U-FIGHT Act, a bold step toward expanding early detection and funding research to save the lives of Black women. Congresswoman Brown and a medical expert will be here to discuss the importance of this Act, especially for black women.

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