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Federal Contractor Nondiscrimination EO revoked, ICE school raids, J6 pardon backlash Jan 23, 2025

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1.22.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Federal Contractor Nondiscrimination EO revoked, ICE school raids, J6 pardon backlash

The criminally convicted felon-in-chief dismantles affirmative action in federal contracting. I'll talk with Ron Busby, Sr. the President and CEO, of U.S. Black Chambers and
Damon Hewitt, President and Executive Director of Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, about what this means for black contractors.

Nearly two dozen states are suing the orange man, challenging his executive order that could revoke citizenship for children born in the United States. Elie Mystal broke down the executive order. He'll be here to explain why the order is unconstitutional, and I'll talk to an attorney from Human Rights First about their efforts to combat the order.

The sweeping pardons for the Jan. 6 domestic terrorist are not sitting well with the police unions who supported the convicted felon. We will examine the backlash he is facing for disrespecting law enforcement officers he claimed to love.

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Criminal Pardons Criminals, Elon's Nazi Salute, Detroit's Cooning Pastor, Richmond's Water Crisis Jan 22, 2025

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1.21.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Criminal Pardons Criminals, Elon's Nazi Salute, Detroit's Cooning Pastor, Richmond's Water Crisis

Ya'll fucked around, and now ya'll are finding out. The twice impeached criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald Trump, pardoned 1500 of the Jan. 6 terrorists. We'll talk to Harry Dunn, a Former U.S. Capitol Police Officer, about this brazen disrespect to law enforcement officers.

Elon Musk is getting heat for appearing to give a Nazi salute after his inauguration speech.

Black Detroit pastor Lorenzo Sewell shucked and jived while praying for the felon-in-chief. You don't want to miss it if you haven't seen it!

Richmond, Virginia, is experiencing a water crisis. The newly elected Mayor was sworn in on January 1, and less than a week later, he must fix the problems that caused the city's water treatment plant to fail.

North Carolina Amazon workers are trying to unionize. I'll talk to one of the organizers about why they say it's essential.

Tech giant META is being questioned about platform issues affecting political content related to Democratic Party terms and hashtags, raising questions about its relationship with the new Trump administration.

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In Memphis for MLK Day 2025 with Rev. Dr. William Barber, Repairers Of The Breach Jan 20, 2025

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1.20.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remember Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Life & Legacy

LIVE in Memphis, joining people across the nation who are honoring the legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. We'll highlight how communities are commemorating the life of this civil rights icon.

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Bondi, Rubio Senate confirmation hearings, Jack Smith Report, 'My 1st Ankle Monitor' fallout Jan 18, 2025

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1.15.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bondi, Rubio Senate confirmation hearings, Jack Smith Report, 'My 1st Ankle Monitor' fallout

Senate confirmation hearings continue for the convict-in-chief's administration. Today, Senator Marco Rubio and Pam Bondi were in the hot seat. We'll show you some of what happened in their hearings.

Representative Ayanna Pressley is making a final push for President Joe Biden to grant clemencies before he leaves office in a few days. She'll join us to discuss her efforts and her plans for January 20, as she won't be attending the inauguration.

The president of Bennett College is stepping down.

FEMA's administrator was labeled a "DEI hire" by a member of Congress. We'll hear from a Colorado news anchor who will explain what it really means when white men use the term "DEI hire."

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Hegseth Confirmation Hearing, DNC Chair race, Jack Smith report, 'My 1st Ankle Monitor' Outrage Jan 15, 2025

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1.14.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hegseth Confirmation Hearing, DNC Chair race, Jack Smith report, 'My 1st Ankle Monitor' Outrage

Senators fired questions at Pete Hegseth, the nominee for Defense Secretary, about his management experience, sexual misconduct allegations, and views on women at today's confirmation hearing.

Portions of Jack Smith's report detail why the incoming convict-in-chief would have been convicted had the DOJ had the guts to prosecute.
We'll show you the video of a black 11-year-old girl who was detained because some New York Sheriff's deputies misidentified her as a car thief.

Roland talks to Ken Martin, another candidate who wants to lead the democratic national convention.

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Black FedEX Driver's Justice, Black Ala. Community's Environmental Fight, AG Kristen Clarke Honored Jan 14, 2025

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1.13.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black FedEX Driver's Justice, Black Ala. Community's Environmental Fight, AG Kristen Clarke Honored

A Mississippi detective's intentional discovery violations have a former black FedEx driver still searching for justice as a judge dismissed all charges against a white father and son accused of shooting at the driver three years ago. D'Monterrio Gibson is there to talk about what it feels like to see the men who tried to kill him not face any consequences.

Black residents in southeastern Alabama say a highway project caused flooding and damaged their homes, but the government isn't doing anything to fix the problem. I'll have Dr. Robert Bullard, the father of environmental justice and a community activist, in the studio to explain what's happening in the Shiloh community.

A Chicago judge's joke got her reassigned. The joke involved a picture of a Black child and a foot outfitted with "My First Ankle Monitor." You won't believe her excuse.

The death toll in California is at 24 more than a dozen others remain unaccounted for as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, burn across the Los Angeles area.

The DOJ Civil Rights Division commemorates the legacy of MLK and honors Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke.

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DOJ Tulsa massacre report, Biden/Harris job growth review, Calif. wildfire impact on Black families Jan 11, 2025

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1.10.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Tulsa massacre report, Biden/Harris job growth review, Calif. wildfire impact on Black families

More than a century after a white mob terrorized Tulsa's Greenwood community and burned it to the ground, the U.S. Department of Justice has issued a report acknowledging what's now known as the Tulsa Race Massacre.

The next administration will inherit a healthy job force. I'll talk to Don Graves, Jr., the Deputy Secretary of Commerce, about the job growth over the past four years.

The California wildfires are leaving thousands homeless. I'll talk to two black families about how they are coping with their loss.

And I will share my thoughts about Amazon paying Melania Trump millions for her biography. But what exactly has she done?

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Carter's National Funeral, CA Wildfires, Fani Willis Appeals, NC Supreme Court Halts Certification Jan 10, 2025

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1.9.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Carter's National Funeral, CA Wildfires, Fani Willis Appeals, NC Supreme Court Halts Certification

President Jimmy Carter's national funeral included final farewells and fond memories. We'll hear the eulogies from his grandson Jason, President Joe Biden, and Ambassador Andrew Young.

The death toll for the California wildfires is increasing as folks about pointing fingers at Mayor Karen Bass and Fire Chief Kristin Crowley and blaming DEI for the raging fires.
We'll break all of this down.

North Carolina justices block the certification of the election outcome in a race for one of its own seats, keeping the democratic incumbent from resuming her duties.
I'll talk to a state representative about what's going and and what's is expected to happen.

Georgia district attorney Fani Willis is appealing her removal from the Trump case.

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Deadly CA Wildfires, Jack Smith's Report, Monique Worrell Sworn In, Jimmy Carter's Presidency Jan 09, 2025

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1.8.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Deadly CA Wildfires, Jack Smith's Report, Monique Worrell Sworn In, Jimmy Carter's Presidency

Los Angeles wildfires are paralyzing the city. Two people are dead while thousands seek safety from the inferno that has damaged thousands of acres, homes, and buildings.

Portions of special counsel Jack Smith's report on his charging decisions in the orange man's Jan. 6, 2021, election subversion case will be made public.

After being removed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2023, Monique Worrell was sworn back in as the state attorney for the Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida.

Honoring the life of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president continues. We'll talk with author Craig Unger about Carter's presidency and what may have kept him as a one-term commander-in-chief.

The Democratic National Convention will select a new leader in February. Tonight, we'll talk to former Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, one of the candidates vying to lead the party.

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META Ends Fact Checking, Booming Black Businesses, VP Harris Honors Pres. Jimmy Carter Jan 08, 2025

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1.7.2025 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: META Ends Fact Checking, Booming Black Businesses, VP Harris Honors Pres. Jimmy Carter

Meta is ending its fact-checking program with trusted partners and replacing it with a community-driven system similar to X's Community Notes.

A conservative legal group has filed a civil rights complaint against Northern Illinois University for its Black Student Achievement and Black Male Initiative program.

Black businesses have boomed under the Biden Administration. Isabella Casillas Guzman, the Administrator of the Small Business Administration will be here to explain the historic new trend.

Vice President Kamala Harris pays tribute to President Jimmy Carter as he lies in state at the U.S. Capitol.

And Botswana is under new leadership. I'll talk to the U.S. Ambassador about the country's new direction.

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