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3.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Summer Lee Launches Environmental Justice Caucus. Trump Attacks Newsom. Letitia James Targeted Congresswoman Summer Lee and other members launched the People's Environmental Justice Caucus today. This new congressional caucus will address the environmental harms that disproportionately affect frontline communities. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, college dropout Donald "The Con" Trump, had the audacity to call California Gov. Gavin Newsom stupid during today's cabinet meeting.  Newsom's response - classic.  We'll explain how New York Attorney General Letitia James is getting targeted again by the Trump Administration. While mortgage rates were expected to decline this year, the war in Iran has caused them to spike, complicating affordability for American homebuyers. Experts warn that Artificial Intelligence could widen the racial wealth gap. We'll speak with a man who emphasizes that training is key to bridging this gap. I'll have a conversation with the founder and executive director of the Center for Black Literature about the 18th Annual Black Writers Conference. In tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we'll feature Created Collections, an artisan lifestyle brand that curates earth-rooted, soulfully made goods to inspire intentional living and everyday beauty. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.23.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Voting Rights Case. ObamaCare Anniversary. Memphis Task Force Under Fire The Supreme Court heard arguments that could upend how millions of Americans vote, putting mail-in ballots and voter access at risk just months before the midterm elections. The Nation's Justice Correspondent, Elie Mystal, is here to breakdown today's hearing.  Sixteen years ago today, Barack Obama signed the Affordable Care Act, giving millions of Americans access to health care for the first time. Today, Democrat Leaders are reminding the country why Americans and those protections should take first priority over the Iran War.  Donald "The Con" Trump was in Memphis today, praising a task force he sent into the city to reduce crime, although protesters and Tennessee leaders say the Safe Task Force has hurt thousands and terrorized their communities for months. A Tennessee Pastor and President of the Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action & Hope will explain how the city's Safe Task Force is impacting the community.  And in tonight's Book Club, Jamie Holmes' book, "The Free and the Dead: The Untold Story of the Black Seminole Chief, the Indigenous Rebel, and  America's Forgotten War which recounts the events surrounding the 1835 attack on the Seminoles in pre-statehood Florida, which was part of the broader Seminole Wars between the United States and the Indigenous tribes of Florida. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Uncle Nearest Bankruptcy Blocked. McDonald’s Bias Lawsuit. TPS Fight Heads to SCOTUS A Tennessee judge has blocked a Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing made earlier this week by Uncle Nearest CEO Fawn Weaver. Joining us next is the creator of The Public Opinion Court and author of Shut Up and Prosecute, Thelma Anderson, to break this down. Black homeownership across the country still lags behind white homeownership, according to a report from Habitat for Humanity. The president of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers joins me to break down their efforts to close that gap. A judge has ruled the green light on a racial bias lawsuit that two Black woman executives have brought against the popular fast food chain, McDonald's. More on that ahead. Next month, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments regarding the Trump administration's attempt to end Temporary Protected Status for individuals from both Haiti and Syria. I'll speak with one of the leading Haitian-American activists who is fighting on their behalf.  The head coach of the Tuskegee University men's basketball team has filed a lawsuit after being handcuffed by a police officer during the postgame handshake at Morehouse College in January. His attorney Harry Daniels joins us tonight. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Bodycam Sparks Outrage. Black Woman Arrest Raises Questions. Afroman Speaks Out Newly released bodycam video from the Hurst Police Department reveals what happened moments before a viral arrest of a black woman in North Texas. The department's justification for the arrest is now sparking community concern. Young voters shocked everyone in 2024 by backing Donald Trump.I sat down with Black Star Network Hosts of "The Other Side of Change" to discuss what the Democratic Party can do to win them back.  The New York State Community Commission on Reparations Remedies was founded to examine the legacy of slavery and provide recommendations to address historical injustices in New York today. The Chair will join us next to talk more about what the commission aims to do Yesterday, we covered the courtroom drama--rapper Afroman taking on seven Ohio deputies over footage from a 2022 raid at his home. Tonight, the man of the hour joins us to break down the trial, Many states have deregulated hair braiding, but Louisiana lawmakers want to tighten regulations by demanding more coursework, including on the ancient origins of braiding.  We'll talk to the Black Democratic female state representative who authored the legislation.  And the first Black woman to lead the Harris County, Texas Democratic Party joins us later to talk about the upcoming midterm elections. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Shutdown Vote Showdown. Ossoff Grills Gabbard. Young Trumpers Shift. Afroman Lawsuit Explodes House Democrats have revealed their plan to force Republicans to hold an up-or-down vote to end the detrimental Trump-Republican shutdown, ensure hardworking TSA agents are paid, and rein in ICE.  Georgia Senator Jon Ossoff got in Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard ass during today's Senate Intelligence Committee hearing. He questioned whether Iran posed an "imminent nuclear threat" before the U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on Tehran last month and asked why she was in Georgia during January's election office raid.  Young Trump supporters are shifting their allegiance. I spoke with the hosts of The Other Side of Change about why this is happening.  Tennessee State Senator Charlane Oliver criticized Democratic State Representative Bo Mitchell for not seconding Representative Aftyn Behn's request to bring their "Homes Not Hedge Funds" housing bill to the floor. Oliver will join us to explain her fiery comments regarding Mitchell. Seven white Ohio deputies say rapper Afroman used their likenesses without permission in his music videos. The video in question is from Afroman's security camera during a 2022 raid at his home.  The deputies are suing for defamation, saying they have suffered humiliation and death threats because of the videos. We'll have a legal expert discuss whether the First Amendment protects his actions. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.17.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Senate SAVE Act Debate. Ill. Primary Election. Obama Pushes Va. Restricting Vote. Gas Prices Soar. The Senate is currently engaged in a highly contentious debate regarding the SAVE America Act, which aims to overhaul election laws nationwide. In Illinois, voters have just two hours left to cast their ballots in an election that could indicate a significant shift in the state's political landscape. The Justice Department is lowering the qualifications needed to become a U.S. Attorney. In Texas, a federal judge has ruled to extend the application deadline for the state's school voucher program after four Muslim parents and three private schools sued state leaders, claiming that Islamic private schools were excluded from participating in the program. We will speak with one of the attorneys involved in the case. Additionally, in tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace segment, we will discuss skincare products made with all-natural ingredients and highlight the importance of self-care and nourishment for achieving a healthy complexion. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.16.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hormuz Oil Crisis. Voting Rights Lawsuit. Shutdown Clash Between Casar & Cornyn As the Middle East conflict widens and the Iranian regime maintains its chokehold on the critical Strait of Hormuz,  Trump is trying to "encourage" other nations to help open up the passage way so that about a fifth of the world's oil can flow again.   Retired Armu Brig. Gen. Arnold Gordon-Bray is here to explain what's happening.  Illinois voters head to the polls on Tuesday for primaries. Lieutenant Governor Juliana Stratton is running for Sen. Dick Durbin's seat.  She's here to tell folks why she's the best choice.  The League of Women Voters and five state and other organizations are headed to court on Tuesday to challenge a new rule that bars nonpartisan civic engagement groups from providing voter registration and promoting civic engagement.  We'll talk to one of the groups connected to the lawsuit.  Texas Congressman Greg Casar and Senator John Cornyn got into a heated exchaged about TSA agents working without pay during a partial government shutdown. And Sinners win big during the Oscars.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Target Boycott Not Over. SAVE Act Clash in Senate. Police Drag Black Woman From Car A year-long boycott of Target is ending--at least according to some national activist leaders--but local organizers say the protest is far from over. The co-founder of the National Target Boycott and civil rights attorney, Nekima Levy Armstrong, joins us next to clarify why this boycott isn't over yet. As the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump continues to push for the SAVE Act, millions could lose access to the ballot. We'll show an exchange on the Senate floor where Democratic Senator Dick Durbin tells Republican Senator John Cornyn why the SAVE Act is harmful. We've covered the political group led by Black MAGA member A.C. Cordoza for sending misleading mailers to Black voters in Virginia. Now, anonymous MAGA money is backing the campaign with a wave of those same mailers ahead of Virginia's April 21 vote. In a troubling incident, a black woman was forcibly removed from her car by a Texas police officer. Her name is Taneisha Thompson. We have the viral video and will be joined by Thompson and her attorney, Lee Merritt, for an exclusive interview on Roland Martin Unfiltered. And, I sat down with evangelical leader and author Jim Wallis to talk about his new book, The False White Gospel, and the rise of White Christian nationalism. Stay tuned for our full interview, coming up next. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SAVE Act Scam Exposed. Clyburn House Bid. Black Woman Dragged From Car. Trump Targets Haitians Democratic Congressman Al Green and Congressman Christian Menefee are headed to a May 26 runoff for Texas's 18th Congressional District. Congressman Al Green joins us next. Democratic Congressman Jim Clyburn is running for an 18th term in Congress to keep his spot as one of the last in his generation of House Democratic leaders. A black woman was wrongfully pulled out of her car by a Texas police officer. We have the viral video coming up next. The woman's attorney is also here. The Trump administration is pushing the Supreme Court to end protections for Haitian immigrants and immigrants from several other countries. Trump's plan to rename and renovate the Kennedy Center could be blocked after a federal judge heard arguments today, and Ohio Democratic Congresswoman Joyce Beatty, who filed the lawsuit last year, joins us later Seventeen Democrat-led states are suing the Trump administration over a new survey that forces colleges to report detailed admissions data by race, gender, income, and academic performance. And have you ever had a hard time taking your braids down for hours and hours? Today on our Black Star Network Marketplace, the CEO and Co-founder of The Original UnBraider joins us later to talk about their product that makes taking your hair down easier. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.11.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Target Fast Ends. Justin J. Pearson Slams Musk xAI Gas Turbines. Florida Anti-DEI Bill A year-long national boycott of Target over its rollbacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion initiatives has ended. Until Freedom's Tamika Mallory will join us to discuss the success of the boycott. The Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality has approved plans for 41 gas turbines at the xAI facility in Southaven. Tennessee State Representative Justin Pearson will explain why this decision has drawn criticism from local activists and advocacy groups, who argue that the approval process ignored public concerns and violated environmental regulations. Mississippi's Incumbent Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith will face Democratic candidate Scott Colom, who won out over two primary opponents, in November.  We'll talk to Colom about his victory.  And Georgia's special election to replace former GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in Georgia's 14th Congressional District is headed to an April runoff.  In Florida, State House Republicans have passed an anti-DEI bill that includes criminal civil penalties for elected officials. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Voters Targeted With Misleading Mailers. Trump’s SAVE Act. Justin Pearson Calls Out GOP A Black Republican is sending misleading mailers to Black voters in Virginia ahead of a crucial redistricting vote. We'll break down how this controversial campaign is trying to confuse voters and why civil rights groups are sounding the alarm. The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, is pushing to pass the SAVE America Act now through the Senate, to suppress your vote. More on that ahead. Tennessee State Representative Justin J Pearson calls out a Tennessee Republican Representative who used the Holy Bible to justify slavery. The Treaty of 1866 guaranteed Black Creek Freedmen full citizenship -- yet Muscogee Nation leaders still won't comply with this treaty, more than a century later. Civil rights attorney and Justice for Greenwood founder Damario Solomon-Simmons joins later to explain why the fight isn't over. South Carolina Representative JA Moore calls out hypocrisy on Republicans over spending on a Confederate flag relic museum after pushing to defund state institutions. And in Tonight's Black Star Network Marketplace, we'll speak with Ava, the Founder of Ava's Pet Palace who who turned her love of pets into a nationwide brand at just 8-years-old in 2016.    And I have a lot to say about the MAGA folks who are pretending they cared about rev Jackson. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Evolution Of Lynching. Virginia Fights Jan. 6 Lies. Black Unemployment Spike. MAGA & Jesse Jackson A Mississippi civil rights group documented 70 modern-day lynchings in the South from 2000 to 2025, though historians say the last official lynching was in 1981. The founder of JULIAN, the non-profit behind the report, is here to discuss these findings. The economic slowdown is affecting the black unemployment rate alarmingly. Morgan Harper will be here to explain the February job numbers.  Women- and minority-owned businesses were removed from the Texas Historically Underutilized Business Program in December, and are suing the Comptroller, Kelly Hancock, who argued he was ending a DEI program. And I have a lot to say about the MAGA folks who are pretending they cared about rev Jackson. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Iran War Escalates. Robin Kelly Eyes Durbin Seat. Georgia GOP Racist Ad. Talarico Defeats Crockett As Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth day, tensions continue to rise in the war between Israel and Iran -- and the United States. Retired Army Lieutenant General Russel Honore and Illinois Congresswoman Robin Kelly be here to discuss this war.  Representative Kelly will also discuss her desire to replace Senator Dick Durbin.  More on blatant racism in America from MAGA Republicans. Georgia Republican State Senator Greg Dolezal is under fire for posting a racist ad.  We'll talk to the Democratic Senate Minority Leader, who called him out for his  Racist 'Sharia law' video. The city of Atlanta is being described as a tale of two cities. The Co-Founder and CEO of The Gathering Spot, Ryan Wilson, will join us to talk about why a seven-mile difference in Atlanta can mean a 20-year gap in life expectancy -- and what Atlanta's Mayor plans to do about it. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: U.S.-Israel and Iran War Escalates. Crockett v. Talarico in Texas Primary. Dems grill Noem  US-Israeli widening war with Iran. Nations outside the region are struggling to evacuate hundreds of thousands of their citizens from countries now in the line of fire. Three states are voting today -- but all eyes are on Texas. The Senate primaries there could deliver the first real test of voter enthusiasm and party strength ahead of November. A Black woman and her family are awarded 5.7 million dollars in a settlement after Chicago Police wrongly raided their home in 2022. We'll hear from the family's attorney later. Today, the Senate Judiciary Committee put the secretary of Homeland Security, Kristi Noem in the hot seat for her terrible leadership. More on that ahead.Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

3.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: U.S. Joins Israel in Iran Strike. Texas Primary Showdown. SAVE Plan Survives Lawsuit The U.S is facing a potential war after joining Israel and launching an attack on Iran. Newport News Mayor, Phillip Jones, a Marine Veteran, is here explain what this means for our country. Texas is gearing up for a big primary election tomorrow -- from statewide offices to local races, voters will have their say and set the stage for November. Texas Democratic Party Chair, Kendall Scudder, is here to discuss their strategy.  A temporary win for student loan borrowers. The SAVE Plan is intact for now after U.S District judges dismissed a lawsuit challenging the SAVE Plan. The Vice President and Federal Policy Director of the Center for Responsible Lending will explain what this means for borrowers. Reverend Jesse Jackson gets honored in his home state of South Carolina. We'll show you some of today's services from the state capitol.  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Shields USPS in Mail-In Ballot Case. White South Africans Fast-Tracked. Lacks Settlement The attack on votes continues, specifically mail-in-ballots. The Supreme Court recently ruled in favor of Americans losing their rights to sue the U.S Postal Service, even if employess intentionally refuse to deliver your mail. As refugee admissions remain largely shut down, and Trump's so-called immigration crackdown is in effect, Trump and his racist administration are moving to dramatically expand entry for one specific group........white South Africans. More on that ahead. More than 70 years after her cells were taken without consent, the fight for justice continues for Henrietta Lacks. Another major pharmaceutical company has now reached a settlement agreement with her estate. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.26.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump National Emergency On Voting Plot. Racism & Antiracism Studies Minor. Jackson Memorial. A university in Pennsylvania is offering a minor in Racism and Antiracism Studies in response to our current political climate. More on that ahead. As we continue remembering the life and legacy of the great Reverend Jesse Jackson, today memorial services for him began in Chicago. the CEO and Chair of the Midway Broadcasting Corporation will join me to talk about the civil rights leader. Donald Trump and his thug administration continues to double down on their fraudulent, "War-on-fraud".  Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Al Green Ejected for “Black People Aren’t Apes” Sign. Idaho Bans Juneteenth. Trump Crime Claims Texas Congressman Al Green will be here to talk about his removal from Tuesday night's State of the Union address for holding Black "People Aren't Apes" sign. During his address, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump talked about crime.  We'll discuss the inflated claims, and the President and CEO of Just Leadership USA, a national organization influencing criminal justice policy, will discuss what he didn't say. An Idaho council voted to ban Juneteenth in favor of preserving America's racist white history.  A white Hunter College professor is under fire for insensitive, racist comments caught on a hot mic during a New York City Community Education Council zoom meeting. The life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson continue as we honor him tonight, with a Detroit pastor who knew Jackson and a journalist who wrote two books about the civil rights leader. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.20.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Colleges Cut DEI Ties. Supreme Court Blocks Trump Tariffs. Roy Cooper Senate Bid The rollback of DEI programs under the thug Trump administration continues -- and now more than a dozen colleges are quietly cutting ties with organizations that help students of color. I'll speak with the President of the PHD Project, one of the programs affected, later. He helped lead North Carolina, and now, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wants to flip a Republican seat in the U.S. Senate. I had the opportunity to speak with him, and we'll play that next. The Supreme Court Strikes down on Trump's Tariffs. The president of the Black Farmers Association will join us to talk about the impacts of the ruling. And as we continue honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson, we'll hear from Civil Rights leader Ambassador Andrew Young and Rev. Dr. William Barber on what his work means for the movement today Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2.19.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Family Fights Eminent Domain. Hegseth Hosts Racist Pastor. Roy Cooper Senate Bid The Descendants of slaves are fighting an attempt to use eminent domain to carve a spur through one of Georgia's largest Black‑owned farms. The Trump administration continues to show its blatant racism against African-Americans. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth invited a white Christian nationalist pastor who's made offensive racist remarks regarding slavery to pray at the Pentagon. He helped lead North Carolina, and now, former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wants to flip a Republican seat in the U.S. Senate. I had the opportunity to speak with him, and we'll play that next. And, we'll continue honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson with his son Jonathan, Activist Dr. Cornel West, and Reverend Michael Pfleger. Download the Black Star Network app at http://www.blackstarnetwork.com! We're on iOS, AppleTV, Android, AndroidTV, Roku, FireTV, XBox and SamsungTV. The #BlackStarNetwork is a news reporting platform covered under Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.