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Snoop Dogg & Master P Cereal Lawsuit, Flint Water Crisis, Black-owned Business Call Out Use of Brand Feb 07, 2024

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2.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Snoop Dogg & Master P Cereal Lawsuit, Flint Water Crisis, Black-owned Business Call Out Use of Brand

Snoop Dogg and Master P are taking on retail giants Walmart and Post Foods for allegedly keeping Snoop Dogg's cereals off store shelves. Attorney Ben Crump and Master P are here to explain what's being done to keep their products from the consumers.

Vice President Kamala Harris stopped in Savannah, Georgia, today for her "Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Tour." We'll hear some of what she had to say about the state with the 6-week abortion ban.

A federal appeals court rules that Trump is not immune from prosecution.

Brett Farve may have to shell out more money to repay those Mississippi welfare funds he "mistakenly" received.

And a Colorado settles with a black family who was held at gunpoint for hours after cops thought they were in a stolen car.

We'll continue reflecting on the Flint Water Crisis with a former city official.

In our Marketplace segment, a black-owned business calls out Fabletics for using their brand for Black History Month marketing. The Founder and CEO of Actively Black will be to explain it all.

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Gov't Advertising Act, Tenn. GOP Want Black Rep. to Resign, Flint: 10 Years Later, Grammy Recap Feb 06, 2024

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2.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Gov't Advertising Act, Tenn. GOP Want Black Rep. to Resign, Flint: 10 Years Later, Grammy Recap

Black-owned media gets pennies on the dollar, if anything, compared to mainstream media complaints. Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton will be here to explain the Federal Government Advertising Equity Accountability Act, which would require agencies to justify the amount of money they spend with minority-owned businesses.

Tennesee Republicans want Representative Justin Jones to resign from office. For, get this, not wanting to lead the pledge of allegiance.

Target pulls a product about black civil rights icons because of the flat-out inaccuracies. We'll show you the now-viral video a Nevada history teacher shot showing what was wrong with the product.

This year marks the 10th year since the Flint, Michigan, Water Crisis began. This week, we will reflect on the government failures that created the issue and kept those responsible from being held accountable.

The Poor People's Campaign is launching its voter mobilization plan for this year's election.

And journalist Clay Cane will be in the studio to discuss his new book, "The Grift: The Downward Spiral of Black Republicans from the Party of Lincoln to the Cult of Trump."

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Black Clergy Want Ceasefire, Female Pastor Sermon Removed, Amir Locke, Carl Weathers, & Joe Madison Feb 03, 2024

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2.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Clergy Want Ceasefire, Female Pastor Sermon Removed, Amir Locke, Carl Weathers, & Joe Madison

Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to one spiritual leader who says a cease-fire is necessary.

Dr. Gina M. Stewart broke the precedent by becoming the first woman to deliver a sermon during the National Baptist Convention. Her sermon was mysteriously taken down. She'll be here to talk about why.

Today is exactly two years since Amir Locke was gunned down within seconds of the Minneapolis, Minnesota, police department trying to execute a no-knock warrant. His family will be here to tell us how they've been doing to get justice for Amir.

Tonight, we honor two legends we lost this week:

Actor Carl Weathers and Civil rights activist and radio host Joe Madison, known as "The Black Eagle.

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Remembering Joe Madison, New Rainbow Push CEO, Black Clergy Want Ceasefire Feb 02, 2024

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2.1.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Remembering Joe Madison, New Rainbow Push CEO, Black Clergy Want Ceasefire

We're LIVE from Dallas, Texas, for the installation of Dr. Frederick D. Haynes, III, as the new President and CEO of the Rainbow PUSH Coalition. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.

The South Carolina School Board that fired a black superintendent after two months on the job has offered the acting white superintendent the job without going through the proper hiring process. One of those school board members is calling it blatant systemic racism. She's here to explain.

A Mississippi civil rights group has filed a discrimination lawsuit against the city of Lexington, claiming the city's police officers harassed and abused black residents of the major-black town.

Georgia District Attorney Fani Willis has been dodging MAGA bullets since charging Donald Trump and his cronies. I'll talk to an attorney who will walk us through the hurdles Willis must clear to continue the prosecution.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin apologizes for how he handled his health crisis at his first news conference since being released from the hospital.

And Black Clergy calls on the Biden Administration to push Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for a cease-fire. I'll talk to some spiritual leaders about why they say a cease-fire is needed.

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Jam Master Jay Murder,Nikki Haley & The Breakfast Club,Plies' to Biden-Harris, Canceled Black Shows Feb 01, 2024

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1.31.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jam Master Jay Murder,Nikki Haley & The Breakfast Club,Plies' to Biden-Harris, Canceled Black Shows

It's been over 20 years since Run DMC's Jam Master Jay was murdered. The trial for the two who police say gunned the DJ down in his New York studio started this week. Journalist Janell Snowden, who's been following the case for years, is here to let us know what's happening in the case.

Nikki Haley was on The Breakfast Club today. I will deconstruct what she said since we know she didn't get any real pushback for the lies she peddles.

Plies has a strong message for the Biden-Harris administration.

About 20 black shows have been canceled in the past year. Writer-producer Issa Rae says black creators must stop depending on white studios to tell our stories.
I'll break that down for you.

Last night, I was on Stephan A. Smith's show and explained how MAGA is conditioning our culture.

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Voting Rights Act In Jeopardy, Cori Bush Investigation, Black Attorneys Face Discipline, Real or IA? Jan 31, 2024

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1.30.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Voting Rights Act In Jeopardy, Cori Bush Investigation, Black Attorneys Face Discipline, Real or IA?

A federal appeal court declined to reconsider the ruling that says private entities cannot bring lawsuits under a provision of the law known as Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
Barbara Arnwine, the President and Founder of Transformative Justice Coalition is here to discuss the implications of this ruling on the future of voting rights.

Wisconsin Republicans are trying to pressure the newest liberal state supreme court justice to recuse herself from the state's registering case the court has yet to agree to hear.

Missouri Congresswoman Cori Bush responds to the Justice Department's investigation into how she spent campaign funds on her security detail.

Two Black Florida attorneys, father and daughter, are at risk of being disciplined for disagreeing with a judge's ruling. They will be here to explain how disagreeing with a judge could lead to their disbarment.

Do you know how to spot fake news? AI-generated content is flooding YouTube with fake stories targeting black celebrities. We'll talk to a Social Analyst who will give us tips on spotting the misinformation.

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BLM Activist Attorney's Home Raided, Fight for Reproductive Freedoms, Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen Jan 30, 2024

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1.29.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: BLM Activist Attorney's Home Raided, Fight for Reproductive Freedoms, Jackie Robinson Statue Stolen

A California judge orders the Los Angeles Police Department to destroy photographs of legal documents officers allegedly took during an unannounced raid on the home of an attorney representing a prominent Black Lives Matter activist, Melina Abdullah. She and her attorney join us tonight.

A Florida Republican Congresswoman is taking to task for bragging about bills she voted against. You have to see how she tries to squirm he way out of that discussion.

We'll tell you how several U.S. historians are helping the Supreme Court decide if Donald Trump violated the 14th Amendment.

Vice President Kamala Harris gets interrupted during her Fight for Reproductive Freedoms Town Hall.

Wichita, Kansas, Police are searching for the people who cut down a Jackie Robinson bronze statue.

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UN's Highest Court Tells Israel To Prevent Genocide, Judge Blocks EPA Efforts In LA's Cancer Alley Jan 27, 2024

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1.26.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: UN's Highest Court Tells Israel To Prevent Genocide, Judge Blocks EPA Efforts In LA's Cancer Alley

It's Friday, January 26, 2024. Roland's in Toledo, Ohio. Here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.

The International Court of Justice stops short of calling for a cease-fire but does demand Israel prevent genocide and ease the humanitarian plight of Gazans. Mark Thompson will join Roland to discuss the latest in the Israel-Hamas conflict.

A Trump-appointed federal judge blocks the enforcement of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act's disparate-impact requirements against Louisiana agencies along Cancer Alley.
Roland will talk to an advocate about how this ruling will affect Louisianians.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry wants to follow in Alabama's footsteps by finding other methods of executions. Alabama used nitrogen gas Thursday night to carry out a death sentence.

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MN Trooper Charged For Killing Black Motorist, Biden's Strong Economy, Texas CROWN Act On Trial Jan 26, 2024

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1.25.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MN Trooper Charged For Killing Black Motorist, Biden's Strong Economy, Texas CROWN Act On Trial

A Minnesota State Trooper is facing murder charges in the death of a black man during a traffic stop. Civil Rights attorney Harry Daniels is representing Ricky Cobb II's family. He's here to discuss the charges and why it took so long for trooper Ryan Londregan to be held accountable.

President Biden says Americans create a strong economy as the country exceeds expectations. Proof that Bidenomics is working!

That fool Tim Scott is spreading lies about how Trump has helped minorities more than Biden.

Texas' CROWN Act is going on trial next month. Black teen Darryl George has not been in a regular classroom because of the length of his locs. Texas State Representative Rhetta Bowers, who sponsored the state's bill, will discuss how the law not mentioning length provides a loophole for discrimination.

It is National Gun Violence Survivors Week, and a Maryland Congressman is hosting an Action Summit on Capitol Hill to discuss strategies for reducing gun violence. He and a mother who lost her daughter to gun violence will join us tonight.

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Are Primaries Predictive?, Ala.'s Racist Death Penalty Laws, King Family Speaks, Black Travel Box Jan 24, 2024

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1.23.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Are Primaries Predictive?, Ala.'s Racist Death Penalty Laws, King Family Speaks, Black Travel Box

It's officially election season as primaries are underway. Do you know why we have a primary process? The National Political Director of People For the American Way will be here to explain if primaries predict who the next president will be.

Alabama is on track to use an untested execution method. Don Siegelman, former Alabama governor, will be here to explain how the state's death penalty laws are rooted in racism from the Jim Crow era.

Former Maryland prosecutor Marilyn Mosby is on trial again.

Bernice King remembers her brother Dexter today.

And in our Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the founder of the Black Travel Box. It has all your hair and skin care needs while you travel.

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