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Jayland Walker Latest, VP Harris @ AKA 70th Boule, TX Abortion Suit, NY Shooter Federal Indictment Jul 15, 2022

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7.14.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jayland Walker Latest, VP Harris @ AKA 70th Boule, TX Abortion Suit, NY Shooter Federal Indictment

Jayland Walker was laid to rest yesterday. Yet the eight officers who fired 90 times and hit Jayland over 60 times have not been identified. Tonight I talk to Jayland's cousin and the Walker family attorney about the latest in the case, and we'll hear from the Akron police chief why he will not name those officers who fired those fatal shots.

The white supremacist who killed ten innocent black people in a Buffalo grocery store gets hit with a 27 federal hate crime indictment.

Texas' Republican attorney general asks a federal court to block the Biden administration's requirement that physicians and hospitals provide abortions in medical emergencies.

The Department of Justice establishes a reproductive task force.

Vice President Kamala Harris made an appearance at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.'s 70th Boule. You'll hear what she had to say to her sorority sisters.

Russia warns the U.S. about pressuring for the release of Brittany Griner, who makes her third court appearance today.

And show you my conversation with Johnson C. Smith University's President, Clarence Armbrister, with who I caught up when I was in Atlanta at the United Negro College Fund's conference.

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Robb Elementary Surveillance Footage Released, Ohio Man Exonerated After 30 years, Essence Recap Jul 14, 2022

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7.13.22 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Robb Elementary Surveillance Footage Released, Ohio Man Exonerated After 30 years, Essence Recap

Surveillance video from the May 24 Uvalde, Texas massacre is released. The shocking footage shows the moments Uvalde officers arrived on the scene responding to the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School. Y'all, wait until you see the cowardice of the law enforcement on the scene. We'll speak with Representative Al Green of Texas to talk about what the video's release could mean for law enforcement there.

There were more hearings on the hill today about the future of Women's Health Care in a Post-Roe Era. We'll share some of what came out of the hearing today.

The funeral for the Ohio black man shot more than 60 times was held today, what the mayor declared a citywide day of mourning.

An Ohio black man who spent more than half of his life in prison gets exonerated for a crime he did not commit.
And, of course, you know were are still sharing coverage from our time at Essence Festival. I talk to the voices behind the Proud Family and other folks! You don't want to miss tonight's recap.

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New Omicron Variants, 7th January 6 Committee Hearing Jul 13, 2022

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7.12.22 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New Omicron Variants, 7th January 6 Committee Hearing

A new Covid variant is quickly spreading, and health experts are warning the variant is more contagious than previous strains. We got an expert to let you know what you need to know to keep you and your family safe.

The Jan. 6th hearings continue. Today, the committee laid out the ties between Former President Donald Trump and extremist groups and folks. It is truly shocking.

As the fight for reproductive rights carries on, we'll talk to Tonya Lewis Lee, director, and producer for the Documentary "Aftershock." which takes a deep dive into the preventable maternal mortality crisis in America.

And, of course, We will recap some of the sights and sounds from the 2022 Essence Festival presented by Coca-Cola.

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Emmett Till Lost Arrest Warrant, Richard Roundtree 80th BDay Celebration, Safer Communities Act Jul 12, 2022

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7.11.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Emmett Till Lost Arrest Warrant, Richard Roundtree 80th BDay Celebration, Safer Communities Act

It has been nearly 70 years since the death of Emmitt Till, and more information continues to come about the heinous crime. With the discovery of an unserved warrant from 1955, activists are now calling for the arrest of the woman whose lie led to the 14-year-old's brutal death. I'll ask two activists and Emmitt Till's cousin what justice can be served 67 years later.

The Biden Administration is cracking down on Gun Violence across the nation. Today, a celebration on the South Lawn about the passage of the Safer Communities Act.

A Pennsylvania state lawmaker goes off on her male colleagues who are determined to tell women what they can do with their uteruses. I can't wait to show you what happened during that late-night legislative session.

The original shaft Richard Roundtree reached an epic milestone by turning 80.

Last night, I was in attendance for the celebration of life and had the honor of streaming the entire event. We'll show you some of what you missed.And we'll continue our recap of the 2022 Essence Festival. Folk, you don't want to miss out.

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Brittney Griner's Guilty Plea, 17 awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, NY GOP quits Party Jul 08, 2022

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7.7.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Brittney Griner's Guilty Plea, 17 awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom, NY GOP quits Party

President Joe Biden handed out the nation's highest civilian award to 17 people, including civil rights attorney Fred Gray, Gymnast Simone Biles, and actor Denzel Washington. I was in the room and will share my analysis of today's ceremony.

WNBA Star Brittney Griner pleads guilty to drug charges in Russia. We'll give you an update on how much time the detained basketball star is facing and a breakdown of the next steps with Legal analyst Candace Kelly.

Derek Chauvin gets sentenced to 21 years for violating George Floyd's civil rights.

The cop who killed Tamir Rice resigns a day after being sworn in as a Pennsylvania town's only police officer.

Protestors are taking to the streets and getting arrested in Akron, Ohio, after the death of an unarmed black man, Jayland Walker. Among the arrested, Jacob Blake's father and Breonna Taylor's aunt.

A New York Republican drops out of the state senate race and quits the republican party.

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DOJ Challenges Ariz. Voting Law, Biden speaks to Griner's Wife, Grambling Volleyball Coach Fired Jul 07, 2022

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7.6.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered DOJ Challenges Ariz. Voting Law, Biden speaks to Griner's Wife, Grambling Volleyball Coach Fired

The Department of Justice will challenge Arizona's new law requiring voters to provide proof of citizenship for presidential elections. I'll talk to the CEO of Mi Familia Vota, a non-profit organization on the front lines battling to keep voting rights for all.

The January 6th committee and former White House counsel Pat Cipollone reaches a deal to be interviewed by Friday before the House committee.

Brittney Griner's wife speaks to President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Biden assures the WNBA's wife that he is doing everything possible to bring Griner home.

Grambling University fires their newly hired volleyball coach, who dismissed the entire team.

Two Nevada police departments will shell out nearly 100 thousand dollars to a black man mistakenly arrested when the cops were looking for a white man.

The first black secretary of the U.S. Army, Clifford Alexander Jr., died.

And in our Tech Talk segment, a food delivery service connecting you to black-owned hidden gems. We'll talk to the owner of Urban Eatz Delivery.

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Bodycam Video released of Unarmed Black Man Shot More Than 60 Times by Akron Police Jul 06, 2022

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7.5.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bodycam Video released of Unarmed Black Man Shot More Than 60 Times by Akron Police

Shocking footage from a deadly police shooting in Ohio. Eight cops shot more than 90 rounds at an unarmed black man running away. Now the family of Jayland Walker is demanding answers. We'll speak with an Akron, Ohio, organizer about what has been happening in the city since the day Jayland died.

Brittney Griner is speaking out from Russia; in a heartfelt letter to the President of the United States, the WNBA Star pleads for the President to get her home.

And for our Marketplace segment, we'll speak with two entrepreneurs who are making it easy for college students to get beauty supplies.

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#BlackStarNetwork at #EssenceFest2022 brought to you by Coca-Cola Jul 02, 2022

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Roland at Essence Fest 2022; Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in; KS Man sentence for hate crime Jul 01, 2022

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6.30.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland at Essence Fest 2022; Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Supreme Court Justice; KS Man sentence for hate crime

We are continuing our coverage of the 2022 Essence Fest, live from New Orleans.

Today, the festivities jumped off with an opening reception, we'll show you some of what took place at that event.

It's official, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is now sworn-in as the first black woman to ever serve in the nation's highest court, we'll show you the moment history was made.

Speaking of the Supreme Court, Today, the court revealed its decision on a case that could cripple climate change reform efforts across the nation.

But what does this mean for states, we will speak with Marc Morial, of the Greater Urban League to discuss what the ruling means the state of Louisiana.

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R Kelly Sentenced to 30 years; Judge Jackson to sworn in; Bruce's Beach returned to descendants Jun 30, 2022

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6.29.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: LIVE from New Orleans at Essence Fest 2022; R Kelly Sentenced to 30 years; Judge Jackson to sworn in; Bruce's Beach returned to descendants

We now know the fate of R&B Singer R-Kelly in his Federal New York Trial after he was sentenced to 30 years after being found guilty last year. But what is next for the artist, as he still faces charges in two other states. We'll speak with a member of Mute R-Kelly to break down more.

It is official! Ketanji Brown Jackson is set to take her seat in the nation's highest court this week, but what does this mean after a week of ground-shaking rulings from the supreme court.

And major political battles took place in several key states across the country last night, and as November draws near, we'll explain what the landscape will look like for the 2022 general elections.

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