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Celebrating Roland's 55th birthday; Charlotte cops beat black woman; Jeffries talks GOP funding bill Nov 15, 2023

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11.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Celebrating Roland Martin's 55th birthday; Charlotte cops beat black woman; Jeffries talks GOP funding bill

In this special edition of #RolandMartinUnfiltered, we're celebrating Roland's 55th birthday with a number of special guests.
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Caught on video, a North Carolina police officer is seen punching a woman they are trying to arrest. We'll explain why the police chief is trying to get the body cam footage released.

The body of the Mississippi man killed by a Jackson police officer and whose family was not notified of his death has been exhumed. You'll hear from his mother why she says the system continues to cover up what actually happened to her son.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jefferies will be here to discuss the latest on keeping the government from being shut down and how things are going since installing a new house speaker.

And in tonight's Marketplace segment, we'll meet the man behind the first-ever Black-owned golf equipment company to achieve conformance to the Rules of Golf established by the United States.

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SCOTUS Code of Ethics, 100 Black Texas Soldiers Exonerated, Louisiana Congressional Map Deadline Nov 14, 2023

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11.13.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Code of Ethics, 100 Black Texas Soldiers Exonerated, Louisiana Congressional Map Deadline

The Supreme Court is adopting its first code of ethics after the controversy over Clarence Thomas' undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will be here to break it all down.

A century after more than 100 Black soldiers were court-martialed following a racially motivated riot in Houston amid World War I, the Army acknowledges that the troops were the victims of a legal system that was stacked against them. Nineteen of them were executed. We'll show you what happened at today's ceremony and talk to"The 24th" director Kevin Willmott, who brought the story to the big screen.

I'll share my thoughts on Texas A&M firing head football coach Jimbo Fisher.

Louisiana must redraw its congressional maps by January.

Republican Senator Tim Scott drops out of the presidential race.

And it's Diabetes Awareness Month. In our Fit, Live, Win segment, I'll talk to a young woman who "beat" diabetes and a doctor who says the black community needs to take the disease more seriously.

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VP Harris Files 2024 Paperwork, Tuberville Blocking Military Appointments, Eric LaSalle's Book Nov 11, 2023

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11.10.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Files 2024 Paperwork, Tuberville Blocking Military Appointments, Eric LaSalle's Book

Vice President Kamala Harris files the paperwork putting President Joe Biden on South Carolina's 2024 presidential ballot leading off the Democratic presidential primary.

Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville continues to block blocks hundreds of military nominees over the Department of Defense's abortion policy.

Virginia Democrats take control of both the Senate and the House of Delegates. Del. Don Scott, Virginia's first Black Speaker of the House, will be in the studio.

Actor Eric LaSalle will join us to discuss his new book, "The Laws of Annihilation."

And we'll talk to the sculptor who created the larger-than-life statue of Johnson Publishing Company founder John H. Johnson in his Arkansas hometown.

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Marilyn Mosby Convicted, Israel-Hamas Conflict, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns Nov 10, 2023

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11.9.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Marilyn Mosby Convicted, Israel-Hamas Conflict, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns

A federal jury convicts former Baltimore state's attorney Marilyn Mosby of two counts of perjury.

West Virginian Senator Joe Manchin says he's retiring, not seeking re-election. We'll discuss what this means for 2024.

We'll have a recap of the third Republican debate. The sole black candidate says the GOP is gaining black voters, and Chris Christie breaks down what pro-life should mean.

The Supreme Court heard arguments this week about the federal ban on alleged domestic abusers possessing firearms. We'll talk to a gun violence prevention advocate and a domestic violence advocate about what could happen if the court decides to reverse the ban.

The Black Alabama riverboat co-captain who was attacked on August 5 is facing assault charges.

And Israel agreed to a 4-hour cease-fire to allow people to get to safety in Gaza. We'll talk to a National Security and Foreign Policy Expert to give us the latest on the war.

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2023 Election Recap: The Victories & Defeats Nov 09, 2023

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11.8.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2023 Election Recap: The Victories & Defeats

We will have an extensive election recap. We are looking at the victories, the defeats, and firsts from across the country.

Ohio Congresswoman Shontel Brown will be here to discuss the win for abortion rights supporters as voters decided to codify reproductive freedom into the state constitution.

Ohio is the newest state to pass a law making recreational marijuana use legal.
We'll talk to an advocate about the ramifications of this new law.

Rev. William Barber will join us to discuss the election results and the policy changes we may see.

In other news we are covering tonight, the Department of Justice launches an investigation into a Mississippi town and its police department.

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Election Day 2023, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns, Trivia For Us Card Game Nov 08, 2023

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11.7.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Election Day 2023, SCOTUS: Domestic Violence Offenders & Guns, Trivia For Us Card Game

It's election day, and time is running for those who have not voted yet. We will be talking to folks from Texas, Virginia, and Mississippi. We'll also be discussing races from other states.

The Supreme Court heard arguments today about the federal ban on alleged domestic abusers possessing firearms. We'll talk to a gun violence prevention advocate about what could happen if the court decides to reverse the ban.

Five Black Kansaw women are seeking damages for alleged rapes and humiliation they say they suffered at the hands of police officers, including retired detective Roger Golubski.

And in our Marketplace segment, it's a game that could get your black card revoked! We'll talk to the creators of the Trivia For Us Card Game.

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Biden must confront his Black problem; 2023 Election Night preview; Elijah McClain verdict Nov 07, 2023

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11.6.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden must confront his Black problem; 2023 Election Night preview; Elijah McClain verdict

It's election day eve. We will preview the races to watch and discuss how viable third parties can be. Working Families Party wants to omit Republicans on Philadelphia, Pennsylvania's city council.

Does President Joe Biden have a race problem? A recent Axios article says yes. We'll dive into what the writers of that article pointed out with political Strategist L. Joy Williams and
Terrance Woodbury, the Founding Partner of HIT Strategies.

A Colorado jury acquits the third officer to stand trial for Elijah McClain's death.

Donald Trump takes the stand in his New York fraud trial.

And it's Caregiver Awareness Month. In tonight's Fit Win Live segment, what you need to know to prepare to care for your aging or ailing loved one.

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Breonna Taylor Civils Rights Violation Trial, Black Unemployment Fluctuating, Biden's AI Safety Plan Nov 04, 2023

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11.3.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Breonna Taylor Civils Rights Violation Trial, Black Unemployment Fluctuating, Biden's AI Safety Plan

We're LIVE from Mobile, Alabama. Today on #RolandMartinUnfiltered:

The only cop to ever face criminal charges in Breonna Taylor's death is on trial in federal court. Until Freedom's Co-FounderTamika Mallory, will let us know what happened on day two of testimony.

A former Memphis, Tennesee, police officer pleads guilty in the fatal beating of Tyre Nichols, becoming the first of five officers charged to change his plea. We'll hear Tyre's mother describe what she heard from one of the five men charged with killing her son.

The jobs report shows 150,000 new jobs in October, with a significant unemployment increase for black women. We'll talk to an economist who can break down the numbers.

The Republican-controlled House approves a military aid package of nearly $14.5 billion for Israel, but it has little chance of passing in the Senate.

The Senate confirms the first woman Joint Chiefs of Staff, circumventing that crazy Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville.

And President Biden is creating AI safeguards by signing an executive order addressing his concerns. We'll talk to an AI expert about how those standards will keep us safe.

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Roland On The Road Talking 2023 Elections, Ex-Tenn. Cop Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols Case Nov 03, 2023

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11.2.2023: #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Roland On The Road Talking 2023 Elections, Ex-Tenn. Cop Pleads Guilty in Tyre Nichols Case

LIVE from Richmond, Virginia, for a special edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered "Our Voices, Our Vote" Town Hall powered by Virginia House Democrats and the Virginia Legislative Black Caucus.

I'll talk to candidates vying for one of Virginia's General Assembly and House of Delegates seats.

The Senate confirms the first woman Joint Chiefs of Staff, circumventing that crazy Alabama Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville.

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Miss. Black Voters, Dr. Bernice King Calls Out Amy Schumer, Building Black Wealth, Congo's Displaced Nov 02, 2023

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11.1.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Miss. Black Voters, Dr. Bernice King Calls Out Amy Schumer, Building Black Wealth, Congo's Displaced

There are several redistricting and voting law challenges we have our eyes on. We'll tell you what's happening in Michigan, Arkansas, and Kansas.

Mississippi's Democratic party and voting rights groups are making the last push to get black voters to the polls. We'll talk to someone from Mississippi Votes about how they are changing strategies to mobilize voters.

Dr. Bernice Kings calls out Comedian Amy Schumer for implying her father would support the bombing of Palestine.

It's being called one of the world's largest displacement and humanitarian crises. Tonight, we'll discuss the decades-long conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

And New York Times best-seller Dr. Dennis Kimbro will join us to talk about building black wealth.

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