6.26.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Russian Mutiny, Cleveland's Missing Children, PTSD Awareness, Mother & Son Murder Charges Dropped

It's been a tumultuous 36 hours for Russia as it faces possible civil war and mutiny.  We'll speak with an independent journalist in Kyiv to give us the latest news.

The United States Supreme Court paves the way for a second majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana.  We'll examine how the high court's dismissal will impact the 2024 elections. 

What's happening with the surge of missing children in Cleveland, Ohio?  The police chief says misinformation is causing panic.  We'll speak with folks from the Cleveland Family Center for Missing Children and Adults about the rising number of missing children cases. 

A Chicago mother and son are no longer facing murder charges.  Prosecutors believe the child was protecting his mother.  We'll tell you what the Chicago attorney general's office had to say about it. 

It's PTSD awareness month, and in tonight's Fit Live Win segment, we'll speak with a therapist about the signs and symptoms.

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6.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Judicial Nomination Process, SCOTUS Biden Immigration Policy, CA 10yr Old Handcuffed During Raid

Top members of the Congressional Black Caucus called for the Biden administration to withdraw two federal judicial nominees, raising concerns about the nomination process and the nominees' backgrounds.  We will discuss how this gesture may change who is included in the judicial process.

The Biden Administration has a big win on immigration, with the U.S. Supreme Court siding with the administration on immigration enforcement guidelines.  We will give you all the details about how this rule will change immigration policy.

Also, President Biden is seeking to bolster access to contraception.  We will tell you how he prepares to sign an executive order to help codify women's rights.

Plus, the family of assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moïse is suing the suspects named in his murder.  We will speak with the President of Haitian American Lawyers Association of Illinois about the significance of the lawsuit and get an update on the ongoing gang violence that's forcing thousands out of their homes.  

We'll introduce you to the Infinity Center Youth Performing Arts Academy in our education matters segment.  The program directors of this nationally-acclaimed program will explain how they teach kids how to act on stage while keeping them out of trouble.

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6.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Parole Denied for Crosley Green, SCOTUS Rulings, GA Police Use Black Man's Pic for Target Practice

The Florida Commission on Offender Review denies parole to Crosley Green, a man who already served 32 years in prison for a murder he did not commit. We will speak with one of his attorneys about what happens now he will probably not get released until he's 97. 

As the first anniversary of the Dobbs decision approaches, lawmakers introduce new abortion legislation. We will tell you how Democratic lawmakers want to ensure women still have the right to choose with the Abortion Justice Act.

The Supreme Court released decisions in several critical cases today, including denying access to clean water to the Navajo Nation. We'll examine how the decision will affect Colorado's Indigenous people.

In a special edition of Black & Missing, we will highlight the ongoing search for Daniel Robinson, who disappeared two years ago. His father joins us on the eve of the second anniversary of his son's disappearance from an Arizona desert. 

A white woman's controversial comments about Juneteenth are going viral. Ya'll know I have something to say to all the white people who don't get Juneteenth.

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6.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: OK Tulsa No Power, GA Elex 2020 Fraud Claims Dismissed, Interview with OH Rep Joyce Beatty 

Major storms in Tulsa are causing power outages, leaving residents in the dark. I'll talk to some folks about what's being done to return power to thousands left in the dark. 

Vice President Harris sat down for an exclusive interview on MSNBC's "One Year Post-Roe: A ReidOut Special featuring Joy Reid. We will discuss what VP Harris said about Roe and how it could impact the future of reproductive rights in America.

Today Ohio House Representative Joyce Beatty will join me in the studio to discuss building black communities through housing equality, DEI accountability, and investing in black businesses. 

The New York State legislature honors the icon, Harry Belafonte. Stay tuned to see the fantastic celebration of his legacy.

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Black Star Network Presents: Juneteenth & the Future of the Black Economics Freedom sponsored by McDonald's

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6.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hunter Biden Guilty Plea, New Fight for Life Book Release, Apple+ Swagger Cast Interview

Starting with breaking news, Hunter Biden has pleaded guilty to federal charges. We will discuss what this means for the GOP lead Investigations into Hunter Biden. 

We'll discuss the controversial C-Span caller who asked if black people have ever thanked white people for ending slavery, sparking a heated debate online. We will show the ridiculous video.

And we have an update for you on Trump's court date for mishandling confidential government documents. The Trump-appointed Judge Aileen Canon has set a date for his upcoming trial. We will tell you when he is expected in court.

A video of an incident at an Ohio Bed Bath & Beyond where a black gay couple was racially profiled. We will give you all the details about why they believed they were stopped. 

Then, we have a special guest in the studio, former NFL player Benjamin Watson, to discuss his new book on the pro-life movement.

Finally, we'll wrap up with the cast of Apple+ show Swagger, who will give us a sneak peek into the upcoming season. 

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6.16.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN DOJ Minneapolis Report, Ja Morant Suspension, TN Rep. Justin Pearson Wins Re-Election

The DOJ's investigation into the Minneapolis police department is released.  It reveals years of excessive force and discrimination. We'll speak to the president of NOBLE to discuss what this means for the Department.

NBA star JA Morant get suspended for 25 games. We'll break down the conditions of his suspension and how much money he stands to lose.
 
And later, we have an emotional moment between Busta Rhymes and singer Nia Drummond that moved him to tears. We'll speak with Nia about the moment they shared.

Justin Pearson was re-elected to the Tennessee state house by a landslide. We will give you all the details about the election.

In our education matters segment, we will speak with the president of EmpowHER Institute, which gives 12-17-year-old girls of color the chance to become marine biologists.

An African king gets to sit on the throne stolen from his people, and we have an incredible video to show you.

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6.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: CA Land Reparations Lawsuit, Voting Redistricting 2024,RMBC: The Counter Revolution of 1836

A Palm Springs Land Reparations Lawsuit is making headlines as black and Latino descendants of Section 14 advocate for reparations to their families for their fiery evictions during the 1950s and 1960s.  We'll speak with the attorney about how families could be owed Billions.

Things got heated at a House Oversight Committee hearing.  We'll show you how Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett schools Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert on law basics and house decorum.

New voting districts could change again before the 2024 elections in some states, and we'll speak with the Deputy Director of Litigation at NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc., to discuss the potential impact.

Two of the Tennessee three are back on the ballot for today's Special Primary Election Day.  One is a shoo-in for August's general election.  The other has to wait and see if voters want to send him back to the state house.

Historian Gerald Horne talks about his his book, The Counter Revolution of 1836: Texas Slavery & Jim Crow and the Roots of American Fascism.  

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6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis

A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery.

Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children.

Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue.

Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police.

In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses.

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6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis

A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery.

Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children.

Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue.

Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police.

In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses.

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6.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Man's $400m Lawsuit,MO Gov. May Pardon Killer Cop, Honoring Henrietta Lacks, Child Care Crisis

A black man in Mississippi who was tortured and shot in the mouth by police conducting a drug raid files a $400 million federal lawsuit. We will speak to Michael Corey Jenkins, attorney, about the lawsuit and his recovery.

Access to child care is becoming increasingly challenging. We'll speak to the Vice President of External Affairs at the Annie E. Casey Foundation about parents who are struggling to find affordable and safe care for their children.

Today on Capitol Hill, The Congressional Black Caucus calls for Henrietta Lacks to receive the Congressional Medal, recognizing her contributions to science and medicine. We will show you what they had to say and why this is more than overdue.

Missouri Governor Parsons is set to pardon the Kansas City Police Officer who shot and killed Cameron Lamb while sitting in his car. We'll discuss how this pardon could be detrimental to the residents of a city who already doesn't trust the police.

In our Tech Talk segment, we'll speak with the creator of an online platform that connects people with culturally competent doctors and black-owned medical businesses.

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