7.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jabari Peoples' Autopsy, Gary Mayor on $14B Steel Deal, Saint Augustine’s Alumni Silenced & GymWrap

The parents of Jabari Peoples, the black 18-year-old killed by an Alabama police officer, are calling for transparency and justice. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump will discuss the findings of an independent autopsy, which reports that Jabari was shot in the back.

Gary, Indiana, is home to the nation's largest steel mill. The mayor of this predominantly African American city will join us to discuss how the $14 billion partnership between U.S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel will impact his community.

Voices of Saint Augustine's University alumni are being silenced. We will speak with the elected alumni representative, who has been chosen by his peers to serve on the board, about why the school leadership has yet to seat him.

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace!  Nicole Ari Parker and Boris Kodjoe will be here to discuss GymWrap, a headband line designed to keep sweat from running into your eyes. 

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7.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: NUL Conference, Moral Monday Protests, Alligator Alcatraz Tour, Texas Flood Aid & SAU Appeal

The National Urban League Conference is underway in Cleveland. President & CEO Marc Morial is here to give us a preview of the State of Black America report that's coming out later this week. 

It's Moral Monday, and protests are sweeping the South. Faith leaders are taking a stand against deep budget cuts targeting schools, healthcare, and safety net programs that impact our communities most.

In Florida, State Representative Shevrin Jones recently toured the controversial migrant detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz. He's here to share what he saw and the growing humanitarian concerns.

Another Trump supporter is wondering where the government is to help her rebuild after the fatal Texas flood.

North Carolina's Saint Augustine's University loses its accreditation appeal but promises legal action while planning to open for remote instruction this fall despite very low enrollment and mounting debt.

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7.11.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mosby Verdict Overturned, GA Voter Purge, Trump AI Superman, Trumpers #FAFO, Nigeria Rejects Trump

An appeals court overturned former Baltimore State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby's mortgage fraud conviction, but upheld her perjury convictions.

Georgia's Secretary of State plans to remove nearly 480,000 names from the state's voter rolls before the end of summer. We'll talk to a Georgia State Representative and a former Clerk for Justice Thurgood Marshall about how this massive purge may disenfranchise voters. 

A new AI image of Trump as Superman is getting massive criticism.   

More and more Trump supporters are voicing their regret for putting that con man back into office.  It's a real FAFO moment!

Nigerian Foreign Minister quotes Public Enemy's Flavor Flav in response to Trump's proposal to deport Venezuelans to the African nation. 

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7.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Charlie Kirk Attacks Austin Fire Chief, Judge blocks Birthright ruling, FEMA Food Delays, WP Columnist Quits

Out of Texas--Right-wing commentator Charlie Kirk is targeting Austin Fire Chief Joel Baker, mocking him as the "DEI fire chief." 

FEMA's delayed response to the devastating Central Texas floods is drawing sharp criticism after Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, whose department didn't approve emergency resources until 72 hours after the flooding began.

A major shakeup at The Washington Post--and a powerful voice is speaking out. Veteran columnist Joe Davidson has resigned after 17 years. Why? He joins us shortly to share his decision. 

Plus, a federal judge in New Hampshire has blocked President Trump's executive order targeting birthright citizenship, handing a win to immigrant rights advocates.

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7.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: AFL-CIO Bus Tour vs Big Beautiful Bill, Ivey on Trump, Trump Africa Gaffe, Couple Trespass at Home

The AFL-CIO is launching a nationwide bus tour next week to raise awareness about how federal government policies negatively impact working families.   

We'll speak with the International President of the Service Employees International Union about how workers are being taken advantage of by Trump's Big Beautiful Bill. 

Maryland Congressman Glenn Ivey will join us to talk about Trump's bills and policies.

Trump hosted leaders from five African nations and completely embarrassed himself. We'll show you what the orange fool did. 

A black Florida couple gets accused of trespassing on their own property.  We have the bodycam footage. 

And in tonight's Tech Talk segment: The Digital Equity Capacity Program, a federal grant initiative aimed at expanding high-speed internet in Georgia's rural and low-income communities, has been cut. We'll speak with an expert about how this decision is impacting everyday Americans.

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7.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS OKs Fed Layoffs, Medicaid Farmworker Mandate, PSLF Shakeup, Deltas in DC & Leafy Bamboo TP

The Supreme Court has just cleared the way for the Trump administration to restart massive layoffs across nearly two dozen federal agencies. We'll break down what this means for federal workers and services.

The Trump administration is now signaling that able-bodied adults on Medicaid may soon be expected to replace undocumented farmworkers, as mass deportations ramp up across the country.

Also tonight, we'll break down what "the orange one" has in store for your loan forgiveness programs. The proposed changes to Public Service Loan Forgiveness could hit borrowers hard. We'll speak with an expert about what's at stake and how it could impact millions of Americans.

The ladies of crimson and cream are taking over Washington, D.C., this week for the 57th National Convention of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated. We'll speak with the sorority's international president about the significance of this historic gathering.

And in tonight's Marketplace segment, we're spotlighting Leafy--an eco-friendly brand that's reinventing everyday essentials, starting with bamboo toilet paper.

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7.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LA ICE Raid, Trump Signs Big Beautiful Budget, Faith Leaders Respond to bill & Fatal Texas Floods

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, officially signed his "Big, Beautiful" budget into law. 

Black faith leaders took to the pulpit Sunday to discuss how the new law will impact the black community. We'll show you what they had to say. 

Did Trump's massive federal job cuts contribute to the number of people who died in the Texas flood? We'll speak with an expert from the Center for American Progress about the ongoing debate regarding who is to blame.

A federal appeals court ruled that Alabama prosecutors violated the constitutional rights of a Black man sentenced to death in 1990. 

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Tamara Parker did nothing wrong. She went to an auto parts store a car parts store looking for a part and days later was arrested, humiliated, and nearly erased — all because someone lied and the system didn’t care. She was never at the scene. The forensics proved it. Her life still shattered.

🔥 Arrested after shopping at Advance Auto Parts  
🔥 Wrongfully ID’d. No evidence. Phone forensics cleared her  
🔥 She was at a graduation the whole time  
🔥 Lost her job, her home, and her ability to work  
🔥 “Sometimes being Black in America is the only crime you committed.”

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7.3.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Big Ugly Bill Passes, Jeffries’ Record Speech, Ala. Bodycam Fight, Jobs Report & NC Theft Case

The Big Ugly Bill has passed in the House today with a narrow 218–214 vote. Only two Republicans voted against it. 

Before the vote, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries made history with the longest House floor speech ever recorded.  We'll show you some of what he said. 

We'll talk to the attorney representing the black Alabama family of an 18-year-old gunned down by police.  The family is demanding the release of the bodycam video.  

The June Jobs Report is in, and we'll discuss how the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill may impact these numbers and working families, with economist Morgan Harper.

Also, a woman wrongfully accused of theft in North Carolina is fighting to reclaim her life. We'll talk with her and her attorney, Harry Daniels.

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7.2.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Mixed Diddy Verdict, Big Beautiful Bill Chaos, Frost Smacks GOP & CBC vs Big Ugly Bill

A New York federal jury has acquitted Sean "Diddy" Combs of the most serious charges but convicted him on two of the five counts. We'll speak with legal analyst Candace Kelly and journalist Jasmine Simpkins, who have been covering the trial.

House Republicans are racing to pass the "Big Beautiful Bill" before the public can fully react, applying intense pressure on their members ahead of the July 4th holiday. We hope to have Congresswomen Shontel Brown and Maxine Waters on tonight, if House Floor votes do not hold them up.

During a nearly 12-hour House Rules Committee hearing Tuesday night, Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost hit a nerve with Republicans -- we'll show you what went down.

We'll talk to a North Carolina woman who says a wrongful arrest left her jobless and homeless. 

The Wisconsin Supreme Court strikes down the state's 176-year-old abortion ban.

Paramount has settled a multi-million dollar lawsuit with Trump over CBS's 60 Minutes interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris.

And on tonight's Tech Talk, we'll speak to the man behind a visionary initiative that is transforming how students connect with career opportunities in STEM.

7.1.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate Passes Trump’s Mega Spending Plan: Medicaid Cuts, Deportations & Wealthy Tax Breaks

The Senate has passed Trump's sweeping tax and spending plan, and the stakes couldn't be higher. We're facing significant cuts to Medicaid and food assistance, massive increases in military spending, and billions more allocated for mass deportations and the border wall. At the same time, the wealthiest Americans benefit from new tax breaks.

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be joining us to discuss the bill, the next steps in the fight to protect working families, political strategy, and the way forward.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott will provide insight into what these cuts could mean for local governments.

DNC Chair Ken Martin will share his thoughts on the bill and outline his plans to rebuild the Democratic Party.

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