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3.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Farmers Shut Out Again. GA GOP Target DAs. Pete Hegseth Blocks Black Officers Black farmers get shut out of Trump White House farmers event - Again.  John Boyd, the President of the National Black Farmer Association, will be here to explain if he ever got an invitation.  Georgia Republicans tried to suppress votes by targeting nonpartisan district attorneys in five metro Atlanta counties. We will have two Georgia lawmakers here to discuss the situation. In North Carolina, a judge has upheld the state's voter ID law. A MAGA-aligned dark money group used an unauthorized photo of President Barack Obama and misrepresented his position on the Virginia referendum. Michael Eric Dyson delivered a powerful prayer on the floor of the Tennessee State House, which may have left some white evangelicals wanting to confront him afterward. I'll be speaking with him and Justin Pearson, who invited him to pray. Racist Pete Hegseth reportedly blocked the military promotion of four officers – two women and two Black men – to become one-star generals. And South Africa claims it was disinvited from this summer's G7 summit after the U.S. pressured France. 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.

4.10.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:LIVE from Norfolk State. VA Referendum Could Flip 4 Seats. Youth Vote Push Intensifies This is our second town hall discussing Virginia's upcoming referendum vote on April 21, which could allow the state's Democrat-led Legislature to temporarily redraw its congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The proposed map has the potential to help Democrats flip four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this November. We have an exciting show lined up. Tonight, we're going to talk about mobilizing young voters with the youngest elected official ever to serve on the Surry County, Virginia, Board of Supervisors.  We'll have conversations with Virginia State Senator Louise Lucas and State Representative Mamie Locke.Congressman Bobby Scott is joining us tonight.  Back with us are Virginia House Speaker Don Scott, Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner. 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.

4.9.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Virginia Referendum Could Flip 4 House Seats. Dems Push New Map Before 2026 Midterms We are here to discuss Virginia's upcoming referendum vote on April 21, which could allow the state's Democrat-led Legislature to temporarily redraw its congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The proposed map has the potential to help Democrats flip four seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this November. We have an exciting show lined up. The Mayor of Petersburg will join us to discuss current events in the community.  We'll also be speaking with the president of Virginia State University about what's happening on campus and discuss how Trump's proposed 2027 budget cuts will impact students. Additionally, we'll have conversations with Virginia State Delegate and House Speaker Don Scott, as well as Delegates Kimberly Pope Adams and Delores McQuinn. Senators Tim Kaine and Mark Warner, as well as Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, will also be joining us.   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.

4.8.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Removal Calls Surge. Iran War Drives Food & Gas Prices Up. Hank Aaron Legacy Honored 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.

4.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: TN Voter Glitch Hits Black County. Trump Iran Ultimatum. Missouri DEI Crackdown As the country awaits the Supreme Court's decision on voting rights, Tennessee's Black Voters Matter Regional Organizer says Tennessee needs its own Voting Rights Act. She's here to explain why.  A Utah Republican Congressman is being blamed for the state's inability to gerrymander votes.  The clock is ticking. For the third time, the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, issued a deadline to Iran.  We'll talk about his threat of killing an entire civilization. Trump's anti-DEI policies are shutting off funding for the University of Missouri's historic Black student governing body, Legion of Black Collegians.  The organization's president and vice president will join us.  Trump's Iran war is stalling home sales.  We'll talk to the founder and CEO of the Neighborhood Assistance Corporation of America, who has some tips for those looking to purchase a home.  In tonight's Shop Black Star Network Marketplace, sustainability meets style. We'll talk to the creator of a jewelry line that uses recycled denim.  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.

4.6.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dashaun Williams Bodycam Release. Trump Targets DEI Programs. Sinclair Right-Wing Propaganda Exposed 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.

4.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hegseth Blocks Black Officers’ Promotions. NC Court Ruling Shifts Power. MLK Legacy Remembered   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.

4.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Trump Fires Pam Bondi. DeSantis Signs SAVE Act. John Hope Bryant on AI Jobs Pam Bondi, you're fired! The twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief, Donald "The Con" Trump, fired the now-former Attorney General on Thursday. John Hope Bryant, Operation HOPE founder & CEO, has a new book called "Capitalism for All.  He's here discuss the impact of AI on the future of work, Trump accounts, his thoughts on capitalism, and more. A federal judge dismissed multiple claims of a civil rights lawsuit filed by the family of a black man who was shot and killed by Alabama police officers in September 2023. The judge, however, ruled that the suit against the officer who actually pulled the trigger can move forward. More on that ahead.  A Black South Carolina couple files a federal lawsuit against a South Carolina state trooper, accusing the trooper of wrongly holding their family at gunpoint in 2025. The couple and their attorney are here. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a version of Trump's SAVE Act into law. As this year marks the 10th anniversary of Black Voters Matter, it is now more important than ever to fight back. Co-Founder & Executive Director of Black Voters Matter, Cliff Albright joins us later to talk about their new initiative to combat voter suppression. I spoke with Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens about her upcoming campaign for the Democratic Nominee in August and what she plans on doing to help black and minority communities across the state of Michigan if elected in November. Stay tuned to hear our conversation. And tonight in our Black Star Network Marketplace, a global, manga-inspired comics brand is putting diverse creators front and center--and it's building a whole new lane for storytelling. The Publisher joins us later.  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.

4.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Trump Voting Order Under Fire. GA Lawmaker Goes Off The Supreme Court has heard arguments regarding birthright citizenship, particularly concerning Donald Trump's executive order that seeks to limit citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and those on temporary visas. We will share some of today's arguments from the attorneys defending the Constitution and gain insights from Elie Mystal, the Nation's Justice Correspondent. Virginia's Attorney General, Jay Jones, will discuss Trump's illegal executive order on voting. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a new bill requiring insurance companies to cover prostate cancer screenings at no cost. In our second hour, we will talk with the black AL.com columnist after whom the bill was named. And we'll show you how Georgia State Representative Tanya Miller gave a scholastic breakdown of America's real history to her white colleagues.  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.

3.31.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Terence Crutcher Case Heads to Jury. SCOTUS Race Case. Senators Press 2020 Election Truth After a decade, the white officer who killed Terence Crutcher will finally face a jury for her actions, following an appeals court ruling that Betty Jo Shelby is not entitled to qualified immunity. I will speak with the family attorney and Terence's sister about this significant judicial victory. The Supreme Court Justices have heard arguments regarding a Mississippi death penalty case that raises important issues about race, jury selection, and fairness within the criminal justice system. This follows a 2019 decision in which the Supreme Court overturned another inmate's conviction for similar misconduct involving the same prosecutor and judge. Democratic Senators Richard Blumenthal and Sheldon Whitehouse called out the judicial nominees for failing to admit who won the 2020 presidential election.  The Army has suspended four personnel in connection with an incident involving two Apache helicopters flying low over the Nashville home of Kid Rock. We'll also talk to the authors of a new report that outlines the impact of Trump's policies on Black women in business. And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, she went from being homeless to creating jewelry recognized as one of Oprah's Favorite Things. We'll talk to the creative mind behind Valencia Key Jewelry.  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.

3.30.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SCOTUS Weighs Birthright Citizenship. Black Census Mobilizes. Nick Cannon Backlash Explodes This week, the Supreme Court will consider the Trump Administration's efforts to end birthright citizenship.  I'll talk to a human rights attorney about the racist arguments from a 1896 Supreme Court case that supported Jim Crow being used to justify nullifying the 14th Amendment. Starting today, you can participate in the largest survey of Black people in American history. The Executive Director of the Black Futures Lab and the Black to the Future Action Fund will join us later to share more about the Black Census. Nick Cannon and Amber Rose set the internet ablaze, and not for a good reason. Both shared their support for conservative and Trump-aligned views on Nick Cannon's online show.  He praised the twice-impeached, criminally convicted felon-in-chief and called the Democrats the "KKK Party.  I will deconstruct the history of both parties and explain when they switched ideologies.  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.

3.26.2026 #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.

3.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Ghana’s Prez Confronts Slave Trade Legacy. Reparations Push Grows. Trump Tariffs Hit Small Biz Ghana's President John Mahama led a wreath-laying ceremony at the Africa Burial Ground National Monument in New York to pay tribute to Africans who were enslaved and buried there, part of a continued effort for reparations. We'll speak to a Howard University Professor of American Foreign Policy next. Small businesses are taking major hits from Donald Trump's Tarriffs, and a report from the  Small Business Majority's Network shows rising costs, declining revenue, and growing concerns about reduced consumer spending and corporate monopolies. We'll speak with a small business owner and a member of the Small Business Majority's National Council to break down these findings. It is now Day 26 as the War with Iran continues. Iran has rejected a plan to end the war from Donald-the-con Trump. Coming up - we'll talk about what exactly that plan is. And, looking to trace your roots and find your family's lineage? We'll speak with the creators of the app Kinkofa, started by two cousins who wanted to make the process of finding information on your family ancestry simple. 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.