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#RolandMartinUnfiltered is a daily show broadcast from Washington, DC, that will focus on news, politics, culture, entertainment, social justice, sports, education, business, and finance. If it’s important to you, we will cover it. You will be treated to some of the top minds in education, public policy, and academia, discussing the news of the day and why it matters to us. Visit http://rolandmartinunfiltered.com for more information and to join the #BringTheFunk Fan Club. Your support is vital and will help make the #RolandMartinUnfiltered Daily Digital Show a reality.

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12.5.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Memphis PD Violates Civil Rights & Mayor Disses Consent Decree, Are Consent Decrees Effective?
 
The Justice Department released a scathing report on how the Memphis, Tennessee Police Department violates the civil rights of its black citizens. The mayor says he's not going to agree with the consent decree. And I'll talk to a man who says consent decrees are ineffective and waste taxpayer dollars. 
 
We'll talk to a tech expert about U.S. officials urging the use of encrypted apps amid threats of unprecedented cyberattack.
 
In tonight's edition of the Crockett Chronicles, Texas congresswoman Jasmine Crockett blames Republicans for manipulating the census to favor legislative seats. 
 

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12.2.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: IBiden's Angola Visit, Biden's Pardon Flack, Verdict Watch: N.Y. Chokehold Death, Trump's FBI Pick
 

President Joe Biden is the first American leader to visit Angola. During a powerful speech standing in front of the National Slavery Museum, Biden talked about the importance of not forgetting the ugly legacy that originally defined relations with Africa. 
 
Biden is getting flack for pardoning his son Hunter, and some believe he should pardon the orange convict. 
 
We'll talk about Trump's pick for FBI director, who wants to go after the media. 
 
We are on verdict watch for the New York subway chokehold case, where a white former Marine killed a homeless black man. 
 
The retired Kansas City, Kansas, cop accused of raping black women was set to go on trial Monday. He decided to be his own judge and jury - he shot himself in the head when he was supposed to be in court. 
 
And Bishop T.D. Jakes addresses his congregation about his recent health scare.
 
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Biden's Angola Visit, Biden's Pardon Flack, Verdict Watch: N.Y. Chokehold Death, Trump's FBI Pick

12.3.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: APhiA Founders Day '24, NC GOP power grab, Hegseth nomination backlash, Biden pardon fallout
 
TONIGHT on this special Alpha edition of Roland Martin Unfiltered, streaming live on the Black Star Network.
 
The Republican-controlled North Carolina State Senate overrode Democratic Governor Roy Cooper's veto on a bill that would strip executive power from the state's newly elected Democrats and give it to state legislators. We have a North Carolina lawmaker in the studio to discuss what's next.
 
Will Florida Govern Ron DeSantis take Pete Hegseth's place as Defense Secretary nominee?
 
I'll explain why Mitch McConnell is whining about two federal judges "un-retiring."
 
Since President Biden pardoned his son, justice reform advocates say he should be pardoning more non-violent inmates. I'll talk to one woman who Bill Clinton pardoned. She's sharing her story about how she ended up in federal prison on drug charges but never sold them. 
 

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APhiA Founders Day '24, NC GOP power grab, Hegseth nomination backlash, Biden pardon fallout

12.6.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Nov. jobs report: Black unemployment up,Manslaughter dropped in Daniel Penny trial,Medicare deadline
 
November's job report did show some overall jobs added. However, unemployment for black men and women increased. Economist Morgan Harper is here to discuss the numbers. 
 
We'll explain why New York prosecutors dropped the manslaughter charge in the trial of the former white marine who killed a black homeless man by putting him in a chokehold.
 

The deadline for those who have Medicare is tomorrow. We'll talk to an expert who will explain why millions could lose their benefits. 
 
And if you want to travel this holiday season, we have an expert with some tips to make sure your trip goes smoothly.
 

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Nov. jobs report: Black unemployment up,Manslaughter dropped in Daniel Penny trial,Medicare deadline

12.9.2024 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: 2024 HOPE Global Forums, Fmr. White Marine Acquitted of Black Homeless Man, Clyburn & Trump Pardon
 
Live from the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta. This year's theme is "The Future." 
 
Also, on tonight's show, a Manhattan jury acquitted Daniel Penny of criminally negligent homicide in the 2023 death of Jordan Neely on Monday caused quite a reaction on social media. We'll talk to the attorney representing Neely's family about this miscarriage of justice. 
 
Jay Z gets added to a sexual assault civil lawsuit. He says it's an extortion attempt. 
 
South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn wants President Joe Biden to pardon 45. I have some thoughts about that foolishness. 
 
The DOJ found another police department that demonstrated a pattern of civil rights violations. 
 

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2024 HOPE Global Forums, Fmr. White Marine Acquitted of Black Homeless Man, Clyburn & Trump Pardon

12.10.2024 ##RolandMartinUnfiltered: Hope Global Forums, FL Judicial Circuit SA battle, NJ prohibits, Fights to Haiti suspended
 
Live from the Hope Global Forums in Atlanta!
 
Monique Worrell, the Duly-Elected State Attorney of Florida's Ninth Judicial Circuit, is here tonight to discuss her re-election and the man who was appointed in her place change of heart to assist in her transition. 
 
New Jersey is the latest state to prohibit bans on books in schools and public libraries.
 
More U.S. flights to Haiti are indefinitely suspended after escalating violence and safety concerns in Haiti's capital. We'll talk to the Executive Director of Black Alliance for Just Immigration about what's happening in the gang-infested country. 
 
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Hope Global Forums, FL Judicial Circuit SA battle, NJ prohibits book bans, Fights to Haiti suspended

12.11.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: FBI director to resign, Diddy accuser speaks, Mary Sheffield's Detroit mayor bid, Dem switches party
 

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FBI director to resign, Diddy accuser speaks, Mary Sheffield's Detroit mayor bid, Dem switches party

12.12.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden's massive clemency/pardon list, Nasdaq diversity rules rejected, Caitlin Clark backlash 
 
President Biden, nearing the end of his administration, commutes and pardons individuals convicted of nonviolent crimes. 
 
The DOJ cracks down on abusive force in Massachusetts and Kentucky. We'll break it all down. 
 
Caitlin Clark's recent comments spark backlash and open a conversation on what Jemele Hill calls an "obvious issue." 
 
And later, we pay tribute to the late, great Nikki Giovanni. #BlackStarNetwork partner: Fanbase
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Biden's massive clemency/pardon list, Nasdaq diversity rules rejected, Caitlin Clark backlash

12.13.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Biden pardons, Nasdaq diversity rules rebuked, DOJ violent policing crackdown, Saint Augustine University accreditation fight
 
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Biden pardons, Nasdaq diversity rules rebuked, DOJ violent cop crackdown

12.17.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: No Trump immunity in NY, Neb. Dem claims no bold ideas for working class, Popovich slams Trump
 
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No Trump immunity in NY, Neb. Dem claims no bold ideas for working class, Popovich slams Trump

11.14.2024 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: DOJ Finds GA Jail Violates Inmate Rights, Tulsa's 1st Black Mayor, Trump Selects RFK to Lead DHHS
 
The Justice Department says the conditions in Georgia's Fulton County Jails violate inmate rights. You'll hear what Kristen Clarke, the Assistant Attorney General of the DOJ Civil Rights Division, had to say about their findings. We'll talk to Atlanta's NAACP President about the scathing report. 
 
We'll talk to Tulsa, Oklahoma's first elected black mayor, Monroe Nichols.
 
Trump's cabinet picks are getting ridiculous. He just selected anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services.
 
We'll explain why the state of Florida is suing FEMA and fired supervisor Marn'i Washington.
 
Rudy Giuliani's attorneys say he's too difficult, and they no longer want to represent him. 
 
And we have lost some entertainment legends—Musiciains Lou Donaldson and Roy Haynes; and dancer Judith Jamison.
 
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DOJ Finds GA Jail Violates Inmate Rights, Tulsa's 1st Black Mayor, Trump Selects RFK to Lead DHHS

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