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Ala. Congressional Maps, Childcare Funding Expiring, Doing Business in Liberia Sep 28, 2023

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9.27.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ala. Congressional Maps, Childcare Funding Expiring, PA Judge Dismisses Murder Charges On Fmr. Cop, Doing Business in Liberia

The battle over Alabama's congressional districts continues after the Supreme Court denied the emergency request to keep Republican-drawn congressional lines. A court-appointed master proposes three options, but the black caucus of the state's Democratic Party objects to the plans and wants to offer its own redistricting map. Janai Nelson, the President and Director-Counsel of the Legal Defense Fund, is here to help us unpack it all.

We are days away from a government shutdown if Congress cannot agree on a plan to keep it running. We'll look at what's keeping the House from getting on one accord.

Federal Childcare funding is set to expire this Saturday, leaving millions of families without childcare options. I'll talk to the President and CEO of The Children's Defense Fund to find out what choices those families will have.

A Pennsylvania judge dismisses the murder charges against a former cop who shot motorist Eddie Irizarry within seconds.

It's Time to Bring the Funk on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network. Let's go.

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Only Black Female N.C. Justice Targeted, Kroger-Albertsons Merger, NJ eatery's NYT columnist special Sep 26, 2023

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9.25.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Only Black Female N.C. Justice Targeted, Kroger-Albertsons Merger, NJ eatery's NYT columnist special

The only Black woman on the North Carolina Supreme Court, Anita Earls, says she is being targeted for criticizing the court's lack of diversity. She's filed a lawsuit saying the investigation is to silence her. The NAACP and Advancement Project are among some leaders showing her support. Judith Browne Dianis, Executive Director of Advancement Project, is here to explain why this sister is being targeted.

It's being called one of the largest retail takeovers in history. We'll break down the Kroger-Albertsons merger.

That conservative columnist who claimed he spent about 80 bucks on a burger and fries helped the New Jersey eater launch a new special. The owner of 1911 Smoke House BBQ restaurant will be here to discuss how this all happened.

And we'll talk about that viral video of the young black gymnast who got snubbed during the medal ceremony in Ireland.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Sep 23, 2023

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9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted

Georgia Senator Senator Rev. Raphael Warnock, is in the studio tonight. We'll discuss many things, including the upcoming election, gun control, and voting rights. You don't want to miss my conversation with my Alpha brother.

Mississippi's Supreme Court says the state Republicans' attempt to create four unelected special circuit court judges in Jackson, which is more than 70% Black, is unconstitutional. I'll be joined by Impact Policy Counsel for the Mississippi Center for Justice to discuss this victory.

Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.

A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network. I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.

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Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted Sep 23, 2023

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9.22.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sen. Raphael Warnock talks Black Wealth, Miss. HB 102 Unconstitutional, 9 Tenn. Deputies Indicted

Nine Memphis deputies are indicted for the beating death of an inmate, and the five former Memphis police officers accused of beating Tyre Nichols to death have a federal trial date.

A new report uncovers the connection between Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and the Koch Brother's network. I'll explain how this connection indeed questions Thomas' case decisions.

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Black S.C. Family Suing Belk Dept. Store, Kendrick Johnson Family's $1B suit, Museuming While Black Sep 22, 2023

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9.21.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black S.C. Family Suing Belk Dept. Store, Kendrick Johnson Family's $1B suit, Museuming While Black

A South Carolina grandmother working as a custodian in a Belk department has a medical emergency and dies in a restroom. Her body isn't found until four days later. Now her family is suing. The family attorney is here to give us the details of this bizarre case.

The family of Kendrick Johnson, the black Georiga teen found dead in a rolled-up wrestling mat ten years ago, is suing the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Lowndes County Sheriff's Office for a billion dollars. Kendrick's father and family spokesperson will explain why they filed the lawsuit.

The black Missouri father whom a white museum employee harassed will be here to tell us if he ever got that personal tour he requested.

I'll have a highlight video from the 10th Annual Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic!

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Louisiana Cops Accused of Torture, Ark. State Trooper Resigns, Libera's Alex Cumming Interview Sep 21, 2023

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9.20.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Louisiana Cops Accused of Torture, Ark. State Trooper Resigns, Libera's Alex Cumming Interview

A huge case out of Louisiana. Baton Rouge police officers are accused of illegally strip-strip searching, torturing, and assaulting people in the narcotics processing facility, dubbed "BRAVE cave." Two people have filed a federal lawsuit. One of the attorneys is here to give us the details.

During a high-speed chase, an Arkansas state trooper performs a PIT maneuver on the wrong vehicle. Instead of facing the consequences of the investigation, he's allowed to retire.

The Kentucky gubernatorial race is getting heated. Governor Andy Beshear dropped an ad today that his Republican opponent could not ignore.

I'll have a highlight video from the 10th Annual Cedric the Entertainer Celebrity Golf Classic!

And premiering tonight my interview with the Liberian Opposition Leader Alex Cumming, who's challenging President George Weah in the October 10 election.

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HBCUs Owed Billions, Museuming While Black, Band Dir. Bodycam Released, SCOTUS Justices Being Bought Sep 20, 2023

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9.19.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: HBCUs Owed Billions, Museuming While Black, Band Dir. Bodycam Released, SCOTUS Justices Being Bought

The White House says state-run, land-grant HBCUs are owed more than $13 billion. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack sent letters to 16 governors discussing the gaps in funding these black schools.

Conservative judicial activist Leonard Leo is under for his efforts to install judges on federal courts, including the U.S. Supreme Court. Congresswoman Summer Lee will be here to help explain how he's gotten away with this.

Birmingham, Alabama, police released the body cam video of the high school band director getting tased and arrested. We'll show you what led up to the confrontation.

A black father and his two kids get harassed by a Kansas City, Missouri, museum employee while the family is just trying to enjoy the displays. We'll show you the moment the father confronted the white man following them around.

Vice President continues her "Fight for Our Freedoms" college tour. We'll show you what she said to the Pennsylvania's Reading Area Community College students.

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Black Ala Band Dir. Tased, Fla. Cops Called for Eating Too Slow, Jerry Jones & Minority Ownership Sep 19, 2023

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9.18.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Ala Band Dir. Tased, Fla. Cops Called for Eating Too Slow, Jerry Jones & Minority Ownership

A Black Alabama high school band director is tased and arrested in front of students after a football game for allegedly refusing to stop playing music. He and his attorney will be here to tell us what happened.

Orlando police were used against some black patrons at the downtown restaurant DoveCote because they were taking too long to finish the food and drinks. We'll talk to two of those who got kicked out.

Cowboys' owner, Jerry Jones, who has never hired a black head coach, says he wants to see NFL Teams Increase minority ownership. I wonder if he's saying this after Jim Trotter named Jones in his discrimination lawsuit against the football league. We'll talk about that.

And conservative Lauren Boebert gets kicked out of a Colorado theater for inappropriate behavior.

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Texas Student Hair Discrimination, Congress's Fall Agenda, Fla. Standing up to Racism, Suicide Signs Sep 16, 2023

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9.15.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Student Hair Discrimination, Congress's Fall Agenda, Fla. Standing up to Racism, Suicide Signs

Days after Texas' CROWN Act goes into effect, a black high school student gets disciplined for his long locs. His mom, their attorney, and others are here to discuss how folks are finding loopholes to skirt this law prohibiting hair discrimination.

California Representative Ro Khana is here tonight to give us a rundown of what Congress will be doing this fall session.

Today is the 60th anniversary of Birmingham's 16th Street Baptist Chruch Bombing. Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson spoke in Birmingham, where she emphasized the importance of learning history so we do not repeat it.

Vice Preside Kamala Harris was at North Carolina A&T University today on her second stop of her 'Fight for Our Freedoms College Tour.

And September is Suicide Prevention Month. Tonight, we will look at some of the risk factors so you may be able to help someone in crisis.

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GA Family Views Bodycam Video, Wants Cop Arrested, Voting Rights Battle, Child Poverty Rate Rising Sep 15, 2023

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9.14.2023 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GA Family Views Bodycam Video, Wants Cop Arrested, Voting Rights Battle, Child Poverty Rate Rising

A Georgia family sees what led up to the death of their 62-year-old father, who an Atlanta police officer tased. After viewing the bodycam video, they want the officer charged with Johnny Hollman, Senior's death. The family attorney and Mr. Hollman's daughter will be here to describe what they saw in the video.

The Voting Rights Act is in jeopardy. Justice Correspondent Elie Mystal will explain how Brett Kavanaugh inspired Alabama Republicans to destroy the Voting Rights Act.

Vice President Kamala Harris kicks off her 7-state Fight For Our Freedoms College Tour. She was in Hampton today, and we'll show you some of what happened there.

The child poverty rate has more than doubled in recent years. We'll examine how Congress dropped the ball when it declined to pass the child tax credit.

Why is Colorado State's head football coach going after Deion Sanders and what he wears during an interview? But it's the pot calling the kettle black. We have the receipts.

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