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Sesame Place Class Action Suit, Black Voters Poll, Jon Stewart Rips GOP Senators Jul 28, 2022

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7.28.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Sesame Place Class Action Suit, Black Voters Poll, Jon Stewart Rips GOP Senators

The family who says their child was discriminated against at Sesame Place in Philadelphia is hitting the park with a class action lawsuit. We have the family's attorneys on to break down the case.

Anew poll shows the issues that concern Black Voters the most! We'll speak with Alicia Garza of Black future labs and Mondale Robinson of the Black Male Voters Project to unpack the poll.

August 20th marks the day enslaved people first stepped foot in North America. We'll speak with Texas Representative, Al Green about a bill for Slave Remembrance Day.

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Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening, Brittney Griner testifies, Tiffany Haddish talks The Bizio Jul 27, 2022

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7.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening, Brittney Griner testifies, Tiffany Haddish talks The Bizio

LIVE from New York City on day 3 of the Jackie Robinson Museum's grand opening.

The United States proposes a deal for the safe return of Brittney Griner and another U.S citizen detained in Russia. We'll hear what Secretary of State Anthony Blnken said about the nation's effort to bring the WNBA star home.

President Joe Biden no longer has covid. The president explains why his bout with COVID differed from his predecessor.

I'll be talking to Florida Gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried who wants to become the state's first female governor.

And in our Tech Talk Segment, Actress Tiffany Haddish teams up with a black-owned tech company to compete against the Big 5.

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Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening , Voter Fraud Canvassing, MP: Africa On My Back Jul 26, 2022

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7.26.2022 Jackie Robinson Museum Grand Opening , Voter Fraud Canvassing, MP: Africa On My Back

Today we witnessed the grand opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum and streamed the ribbon-cutting ceremony, which was jam-packed with legendary voices. We'll share some of what happened today.

The country is still really reeling from the effects of Donald Trump's attempt to steal the 2020 elections, and as a result, there is an effort to crack down on voter fraud ahead of the 2022 Midterms general elections. We'll speak with NPR's Miles Parks about what cities like Colorado are doing to ensure a safe and fair election.

And for our Marketplace Segment, we'll speak with a designer who wants to give you a taste of Africa with their stylish bookbags.

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Jackie Robinson Museum Opens, Ind Abortion Debate, NC PD Quits, Black & Missing Update, Heart Health Jul 25, 2022

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7.25.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Jackie Robinson Museum Opens, Ind Abortion Debate, NC PD Quits, Black & Missing Update, Heart Health

While Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Indiana lawmakers about reproductive rights, protestors fill the state house as the special session on the abortion-banning process begins.

An entire North Carolina police department resigns, saying the new black town manager created an environment they could no longer tolerate.

Did you know there was a 6th teen wrongfully accused in the 'Central Park 5' case? Well, he was finally exonerated as well today.

A white Washington State man is charged with threatening to kill black people in a different Buffalo, New York Tops grocery store.

We have a sad update about one of our Black & Missing. It's now a homicide investigation.

A Mississippi teen is called a hero for saving three girls and a police officer from drowning. I'll talk to that teen about his heroic act.

And tonight's Fit, Live, Win segment, we'll talk about the eight ways you can get a healthier heart.

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IL 13-year-old Paralyzed by Police Shooting, Jan 6th Hearing, UMBC President Retires Jul 23, 2022

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7.22.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: IL 13-year-old Paralyzed by Police Shooting, Jan 6th Hearing, UMBC President Retires

In Chicago, body cam footage of a 13-year-old teen shot by a police officer gets released, and that black teen is now paralyzed. I'll talk to the family's attorney, who says the footage clearly shows the victim raised his hands in the video.

Recap of the summer's last hearing for the January 6th Committee. Folks, more disturbing details about the attempted coup encouraged by Former President Donald Trump. We'll speak with Officer Harry Dunn, one of the few capitol policemen who fought to protect our democracy that day.

In tonight's Education Matters segment, I'm talking to Dr. Freeman Hrabowski. He paved the way for many college graduates to excel while serving as the University of Maryland, Baltimore County president. Dr. Hrabowski is ready to pass the torch to someone else. Tonight he'll explain how he turned the once small university into one of the most significant academic powerhouses in the country.

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SWAC MEDIA DAY, TN Black man viciously beaten by police speaks, Jan. 6 Primetime Hearing Jul 22, 2022

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7.21.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SWAC MEDIA DAY, TN Black man viciously beaten by police speaks, Jan. 6 Primetime Hearing

LIVE from Birmingham, Alabama, where the SWAC Media Day wrapped up earlier today. We spoke with several of the coaches and the SWAC commissioner. Stay tuned for some of those conversations later in the show.

We told you about the vicious beating of a black Tennessee man by police officers for a minor traffic violation. I'll talk to that man, his parents, and his attorney tonight.

The 8th January 6th hearing will air in prime time tonight; with the recent controversy surrounding the deleted United State Secret Service text messages, it's still unclear what information will come out tonight.

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TN 25-Year-Old Brutally Beaten by Cops, MO Who Killed Derontae Martin, MS Teen Saves 4 People Jul 21, 2022

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7.20.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN 25-Year-Old Brutally Beaten by Cops, MO Who Killed Derontae Martin, MS Teen Saves 4 People

Truly disgusting video of Tennessee cops viciously beating a black man after breaking into his house. They say he eluded the police for a minor traffic violation.

And a disturbing cold case out of Missouri, what happen to Derontae Martin? Why is the family still seeking answers more than a year after the death of the 19-year-old? And why do they say several people have been trying to cover up his death? We'll talk to his mother and hear what she has to say about what happened to her son.

A Mississippi teen is hailed a hero for saving three girls and a police officer from drowning. I'll talk to that teen about his heroic act.

And in our Tech Talk Segment, a black entrepreneur's app to help black women find maternal care.

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Secret Service Jan. 6 Text Messages Lost? MD Primaries; In Good Conscience self-care products Jul 20, 2022

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7.19.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Secret Service Jan. 6 Text Messages Lost? Maryland Primaries; Marketplace: In Good Conscience self-care products

The United State Secret Service tells the Washington Post they can't recover deleted text messages from January 5th or 6th ahead of Thursday's primetime hearing. We're talking to Representative Hank Johnson and Redditt Hudson to unpack all of this and its effect on the Jan. 6th investigation.

Maryland voters head to the polls today. We'll tell you some key races to watch out of the state.

In California, a black man running away from two cops is shot in the back. We'll show you the video and why police say the video doesn't tell the entire story.

In our marketplace segment, a black entrepreneur is trying to change the landscape of body care products for black people.

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VP Harris at 2022 NAACP Convention, New Robb Elementary Footage Released, FLW: Global Vaccine Equity Jul 19, 2022

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7.18.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: VP Harris Speaks at 2022 NAACP Convention, New Robb Elementary Footage Released, FLW: Global Vaccine Equity

"A battle for democracy is on the ballot," are the words of Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the 113th NAACP National Convention. We'll share more of what the Vice President said and her call to action to voters across the nation.

Primaries are taking place in Maryland tomorrow, and some key seats are at stake. We'll show you some of the races you should follow before heading to the ballots.

Texas legislators release a scathing 77-page report on the botched job by Uvalde law enforcement during the mass shooting at Robb Elementary. Folks, it just keeps getting worse. We'll speak with Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett about the report.

And in today's Fit, Live, Win segment, we're talking about vaccine equity. Why is it so challenging to get Covid & Monkeypox vaccines to everyone? Virologist Dr. Peter Hotez will be here to explain what he's doing to lessen the gap.

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House Dems pass abortion bills; SHOCKING Jayland Walker autopsy details; Essence recap + Guy Torry Jul 16, 2022

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7.15.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: House Dems pass abortion bills; SHOCKING details released in second Jayland Walker autopsy; Essence recap + comedian Guy Torry

House Democrats a series of legislation to protect reproductive rights across the nation, but how far will it go in congress with a dead lock senate?

New disturbing details from Ohio after a second autopsy reveal more about Jayland Walkers, who was shot and killed by eight officers last month.

And do you remember the story about the 10-year-old rape victim who had to travel to Indiana to get an abortion? Well, now the doctor that performed the operation is facing some legal troubles.

And we are closing out our essence recap in the second hour, and folks, I had a conversation with Guy Torrey that you don't want to miss. Wait until you see who I had to get on the line during our conversation.

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