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Trump Can Deport Haitians. Family Says ICE Stroke Was Preventable. Black Judge Targeted Aug 06, 2026

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8.5.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Can Deport Haitians. Family Says ICE Stroke Was Preventable. Black Judge Targeted

Tuesday's primary results are in and we'll break down all of the biggest races.

A federal judge officially ends Temporary Protected Status. Now the Trump administration can move forward with efforts to remove hundreds of thousands of Haitians who have been living and working legally in the United States.

A North Carolina family is pleading for help after the patriarch suffers a stroke in ICE custody.

Florida's white Attorney General James Uthmeier is going after a Black federal judge. He's asking congressional leaders to open an impeachment inquiry into Judge Nancy Abudu for her prior work for the Southern Poverty Law Center, which was recently indicted for fraud involving donor money.

We'll talk to the Black man who two white women harassed for his ID at a suburban Chicago hotel's swimming pool.

We'll talk about how the surge in data centers is worsening electricity costs for Black families, and it's leading to some evictions.

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Cory Booker Blasts Senate Sellout. Texas Polling Places Slashed. Haitians Forced Into Ankle Monitors Aug 05, 2026

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8.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Cory Booker Blasts Senate Sellout. Texas Polling Places Slashed. Haitians Forced Into Ankle Monitors

Senator Cory Booker called out two fellow Senators for "giving away their votes for nothing" before today's Senate Judiciary Committee's confirmation vote on Todd Blanche to be the next attorney general.

Tarrant County, Texas, could slash the number of polling locations from 316 to 176.
We'll show you some of what happened at today's hearing.

A new poll shows Black Texas voters prefer James Talarico in the closely watch senate race.

A Colorado cop is facing murder charges for killing a black man during a 2025 traffic stop.

The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, had a lot to say about blue states. We'll show you how California responded.

The Trump Administration is forcing Haitian immigrants in Ohio to wear ankle monitors.

And in tonight's Show Black Star Network - Dot-Com segment, jewelry with an African flair.

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Faith Leaders Arrested Fighting Voter Suppression. 1,000 Marches Launch. Black Teen Sues Police Aug 04, 2026

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8.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Faith Leaders Arrested Fighting Voter Suppression. 1,000 Marches Launch. Black Teen Sues Police

It's Moral Monday. Faith leaders and activists were arrested this morning after a demonstration inside the Hart Senate Office Building. The group wanted to meet with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, but he refused to hear their opposition to voter suppression outlined in the so-called SAVE America Act.

There's a rally happening right now to kick off the 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls in every state. We'll take you there live.

A Black South Carolina teen caught in the crossfire between a suspect and a Myrtle Beach police officer during a 2025 shootout is suing for her injuries.

As folks are getting ready to head back to school, we'll talk to an expert about the best option: trade school or a 4-year college.

August is Black August, the commemoration dedicated to remembering Black political prisoners in the United States.

And we'll talk to an OBG-YN about why Black women are waiting to have babies.

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Black Woman Jailed Over Land Battle. Trump Ends Medicare Help. Nolan Wells Autopsy Withheld. Aug 01, 2026

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7.31.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Woman Jailed Over Land Battle. Trump Ends Medicare Help. Nolan Wells Autopsy Withheld.

I'm here in Santee, South Carolina, for the 36th Jim Clyburn's Rudolph Canzater Memorial Classic, where the proceeds fund need-based scholarships for high school graduates and college students who live or attend school in South Carolina's 6th Congressional District.
Here's what's coming up on Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.

Research of her family history landed her in federal custody. Jennine Labuzan (LAY-BOO-ZAN) is here to tell her story of how she spent two weeks in federal custody for refusing a judge's order to sign away more than 1,300 acres of land she says her family has owned for generations.

The Trump Administration and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will end the Part D Premium Stabilization Demonstration. We'll talk to an expert about what that means for the nearly 25 million people who use Medicare.

Mississippi has completed Nolan Wells' autopsy but has not publicly released it.

We'll show you the bodycam video that has a Texas family of an unarmed black teen killed by police not buying the claim their 17-year-old committed suicide by cop.

The Illinois Prisoner Review Board unanimously denied the medical release of the former sheriff's deputy serving 20 years for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey in 2024.

The Trump Administration is only trying to rewrite history; it is also redrawing the map of Africa, embarrassing the country during a global AIDS conference.

We'll break down Politico's new poll, which reveals most of Trump's MAGA base say they'd still vote for a GOP candidate riddled with scandals.

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Trump Economy Slows. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions. Jul 31, 2026

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7.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Economy Slows. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions.

New federal data show the U.S. economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2026, falling well below expectations and undercutting the Trump administration’s economic promises.

Michigan voters head to the polls Tuesday in a closely watched Democratic U.S. Senate primary. Roland speaks with Dr. Abdul El-Sayed about his campaign and why he believes he should represent Michigan in Washington.

A new report from Virginia State University details the persistent economic disparities facing Black men and boys in education, employment and household wealth. Dr. Wes Bellamy joins us to break down the findings.

And new audio from the emergency call made by Nolan Wells’ friends is raising more questions about what happened before the 18-year-old disappeared and died. Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and Nolan’s parents provide the latest on the investigation.

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Trump Economy Sucks. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions. Jul 31, 2026

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7.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: trump Economy Sucks. Black Men Face Wealth & Job Gaps. Nolan Wells 911 Audio Raises Questions.

New federal data show the U.S. economy slowed sharply in the second quarter of 2026, falling well below expectations and undercutting the Trump administration’s economic promises.

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Howard President On 502 Freshmen Disenrollment. CBC Scholarships Under Attack. Afroman Sues Deputy. Jul 30, 2026

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7.29.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Howard President On 502 Freshmen Disenrollment. CBC Scholarships Under Attack. Afroman Sues Deputy.

Roland spoke with Howard University's Interim President, Dr. Wayne A. I. Frederick, about the disenrollment of 502 incoming freshmen. He will explain why this happened and what measures are being implemented to prevent it from occurring again.

Approximately 25 million people rely on a Medicare subsidy program initiated during the Biden Administration. However, the Trump Administration has decided to end it, which will result in increased premiums in 2027.

An anti-affirmative action group has filed a lawsuit against the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, claiming that college scholarships for Black students from underfunded schools in majority-Black districts are discriminatory based on race. We will talk with the attorney representing the CBCF.

Congressman David Scott's daughter, Marcye Scott, was forced into a runoff for his seat in Georgia's 13th Congressional District.

We are less than 100 days away from the midterm elections, and MAGA continues its attacks on voting rights. We will discuss efforts to ensure a safe and fair election with the Senior National Coordinator at the Election Protection Coalition.

And Ohio rapper Afroman is turning the tables on the deputies who sued him by filing a lawsuit against one of them for allegedly stealing $400, seeking $1.5 million in damages.

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Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power. Trump Targets Mail-In Ballots. Tuskegee Backlash Jul 29, 2026

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7.28.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Rashad Robinson: From Presence to Power. Trump Targets Mail-In Ballots. Tuskegee Backlash

Civil Rights leader Rashad Robinson's new book "From Presence to Power: How to Take on the Fights that Matter-and Win" explains the difference between presence and power. He'll be live in the studio.

Houston dentist, Dr. Letitia Plummer, wants to be the next Harris County, Texas Judge. She'll be here to explain why she thinks she's the best person for the job.

The Trump Administration is going after mail-in ballots again.

We'll discuss how Tuskegee University's new dress code is sparking discussion about "anti-blackness."

And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-com, COS-MOL-O-GY, a brand with a series of hair tools that make wash day feel effortless.

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Haitians Face TPS Deadline. 1,000 Marches to the Polls Launch. Howard Freshmen Get Help Jul 28, 2026

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7.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Haitians Face TPS Deadline. 1,000 Marches to the Polls Launch. Howard Freshmen Get Help

After today, thousands of Haitian immigrants will be in the United States legally after their temporary protection status ends. The question is what they will face when they return to the Caribbean island that armed gangs have taken over.

Early voting in Georgia's special election to fill the late U.S. Rep. David Scott's seat in the 13th Congressional District hasn't been good. Reports indicate less than 2-percent have voted so far.

It's Moral Monday Public Pulpit, and it's the launch of the 100 Days of Mobilization and 1,000 Marches to the Polls across all 50 states and D.C. We'll have some of that rally live.

Federal judges deny an injunction to block Tennessee's GOP-favored congressional map that splits a majority-Black district in Memphis.

Wisconsin voters sue to allow for a vote to count if an absentee ballot is late.

And colleges in D.C. and New York are stepping up to help the hundreds of disenrolled Howard University incoming freshmen.

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Madison Cop Shoots Black Man 3 Times. Black Teen Sues Over False Gun Claim. Mace Targets CBC Jul 28, 2026

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7.24.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Madison Cop Shoots Black Man 3 Times. Black Teen Sues Over False Gun Claim. Mace Targets CBC
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The mother of a Black Wisconsin man shot three times by a Madison police officer speaks out for the first time. You'll hear what she had to say, and we'll talk with a city council member about the protests in a city on the brink of unrest.

A Black Indiana teen who was falsely accused of pointing a gun at a white police officer is suing her and the city of Indianapolis. We'll talk to his attorney about the case.

Louisiana Congressman Cleo Fields is not running for re-election but is seeking his old state senate seat.

It's being called A Modern-Day Civil Rights March to Save Democracy. We'll talk to a couple of activists involved in the 1,000 Miles to Memphis, 36-day mission to register 100,000 voters.

Bill O'Reilly and Geraldo Rivera clashed over who won the 2020 election.

Racist Nancy Mace is targeting Congressional Caucus groups like the Congressional Black Caucus.

We'll also talk with the founder of an organization that is assisting dis-enrolled incoming freshmen at Howard University.

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