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Trump’s Deportation Sweep in NOLA, TX Ends Minority Biz Aid, Black Women’s Jobless Rate Soars Dec 04, 2025

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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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HOPE Global Forums, Indiana Map Attack, Black History Erasure Fears, Fox News Culture War Dec 02, 2025

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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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Epstein Files Fight, Trumpcare Stalls, Budget Clash Ahead, DC Mayor Exits, Emmett Till Site Opens Nov 26, 2025

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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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Comey & Letitia James Cases Tossed, Trump Loan Rules Hit Nursing, Mass Blackout Planned, Nov 25, 2025

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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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TX GOP Cries Foul Over Map Ruling, Fuentes Infiltration Warning, ER Birth Scandal Explodes Nov 21, 2025

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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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Black Women’s Jobless Spike, Maternal Health Crisis, Crockett Slams Trump’s Power Grab Nov 21, 2025

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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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Texas Map Blocked, KC ‘Racist Cartel’ Case Advances, Epstein Files Vote, Memphis Guard Halted Nov 19, 2025

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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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ICE Raids Rock NC, Texas ER Birth Horror, Pharrell’s Take on Politics, Trump Embraces Fuentes Nov 18, 2025

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11.17.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: ICE Raids Rock NC, Texas ER Birth Horror, Pharrell’s Take on Politics, Trump Embraces Fuentes

More than 100 people got caught in North Carolina's "Charlotte Web" ICE operation. North Carolina Sheriff Garry McFadden will describe aggressive raids sweeping through his county.

Catholic Bishops join Pope Leo's criticisms of Trump's 'Indiscriminate' ICE Raids.

A Black Texas mother says medical staff ignored her so long that she ended up giving birth in a hospital waiting room. It's all on video! Civil rights attorney Lee Merritt will join us to talk about the case.

Philadelphia is stopping the use of some diversity targets in city contracts as national DEI backlash grows.

I will address Pharrell Williams' comments about his dislike for politics, saying, "It's a magic trick."

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is publically embracing white nationalist racist, Nick Fuentes.

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Longest Shutdown In History Ends, DOJ Tries To Block Calif. Map, Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized Nov 14, 2025

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11.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Longest Shutdown In History Ends, DOJ Tries To Block Calif. Map, Rev. Jesse Jackson Hospitalized

LIVE from the Butterfield Bermuda Championship. I'll show you my conversation with PGA golfer Chase Johnson later in the show.

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The longest government shutdown in history is over. Congresswoman Lauren Underwood will explain why we should expect everything to snap back to normal.

In the nation's redistricting battle, Trump's DOJ is taking legal steps to block California's new congressional map, voted on by the people.

Illinois is up next in the redistricting fight. State Senator Willie Preston will explain why he is more interested in protecting Black voters than in Democratic redistricting efforts.

A federal judge heard arguments to disqualify interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan in the cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. They say she is improperly in her position as interim U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia.

The Reverend Jesse Jackson is in a Chicago hospital under observation for a neurodegenerative condition.

If you're not into baking but still need to bring a dessert to this year's holiday gathering, we've got just the thing for you. We have the perfect sweet treat to tell you about in tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace Segment.

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Shutdown Showdown Nears End, Trump-Epstein Emails Exposed, Latina History Made in Congress Nov 13, 2025

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11.12.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Shutdown Showdown Nears End, Trump-Epstein Emails Exposed, Latina History Made in Congress

The nation is on edge tonight, as the House is less than an hour away from a decisive vote that could end the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

After 50 days of waiting, Adelita Grijalva is finally sworn in, making history.

Newly released emails link the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, to Jeffrey Epstein.

A federal judge in Illinois has ordered the release of hundreds of individuals detained by ICE because their arrests were potentially unlawful and in violation of a federal court order.

In tonight's Tech Talk, it's Black love meets AI. Upfront Love uses artificial intelligence to help people stop swiping and start marrying.

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