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9.3.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Black Woman Cleared In Parking Spot Killing. GOP PAC Dupes Black Dad. Miss. Eyes 1st Black Senator
A Black Florida woman who shot and killed an Army vet over a parking spot will not face charges.
A Black North Carolina father whose son was murdered thought he was being interviewed about gun violence. But Ronald Hayes says he didn't know the people interviewing him were working for a Republican PAC and that his words would be used in a political attack ad against the Democratic gubernatorial nominee.
This November, Mississippi could elect its first Black U.S. Senator. We'll talk to Scott Colom about him going up against the woman who blocked his nomination to serve as a U.S. district court judge.
We'll show you the moment on the House floor when Massachusetts Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley made it a point to point out how Trump's termination of Haiti's Temporary Protected Status may have led to the suicide of 20-year-old college student and Haitian immigrant, Pierre Damas Bel.
And the Department of Education has new guidance that would abandon the use of race in school discipline. Ed-Trust's Director of Preschool-12th Grade Policy will be here to explain what that means.
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9.2.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Texas Cuts 92 Polling Places. DeSantis Targets Monique Worrell Again. Police Chief's Racist Texts
Tarrant County, Texas will have 92 fewer polling places this November. The county commissioners voted to eliminate them before the midterms. Alicia Simmons voted against it. She'll be here to explain why they really wanted to cut the number of voting locations.
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell says she was tipped off that Governor Ron DeSantis plans to remove her from office, again. Worrell says this is an attempt to distract from the millions the DeSantis administration misused. I'll talk to her about it.
MAGA Republicans pick and choose when socialism works for them. One day they're denouncing it and the next they're embracing it. Well, Democratic Colorado Congressman Joe Neguse said You're all hypocrites.
The silence from Republicans about Trumpie Laura Loomer's racist comments targeting Black women in politics hasn't gone unnoticed. One media outlet asked some Republicans about it, and let's say, I'm not surprised.
The white Senatobia, Mississippi police chief has been fired for sending racist texts. Could his firing be a step in the right direction for justice for the 1-year-old black baby, Kohen Wiley, who was killed in June?
And you don't want to miss my conversation with the soulful R&B group Maze. We're talking life after Frankie Beverly.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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9.1.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Karmelo Anthony Appeal. Haitian Student Dies After ICE Monitor Bullying. Tupac Murder Conviction.
The big question in the Karmelo Anthony case is: What's next? Despite a Texas judge denying a new trial, his attorneys are moving forward with appeals. Russell Wilson, the lead attorney, will join us to provide an update.
The family of a Haitian college student in Ohio says he committed suicide after The family of a Haitian college student in Ohio claims he committed suicide after being persistently bullied for being forced to wear an ankle monitor by ICE. We'll speak with a reporter from the Haitian Times covering this story, as well as the Executive Director of the Haitian Bridge Alliance, to discuss how the mandated ankle monitor is causing more harm than good.
After 30 years, a jury has convicted someone for the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur.
In tonight's Shop Black Star Network-Dot-com Marketplace segment, we'll talk to the creator behind Live Your Song, an education technology and publishing company aimed at empowering children with special needs through various forms of media.

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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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8.27.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: New Mail Voting Rule Hits 48M. Hakeem Jeffries Speaks. New Evidence In Black Man's Lynching
Civil Rights Groups are coming together to block a new rule from the U.S. Postal Service, which imposes stricter requirements on mail voting for 48 million Americans ahead of the midterm elections.
I spoke with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries about that new rule, Democratic investments in the Black community, and his recent meeting with Jared Kushner. You don't want to miss that conversation.
The SWAMP - Straight White American Male Preference - may be the obstacle that will keep the Democrats from victory this November. The founder of Democracy in Color, Steve Phillips, will explain.
A Mississippi civil rights group says it has proof that the death of a black man in 2010 was in fact a lynching. The founder of JULIAN will be here to discuss the Frederick Jermaine Carter case.
And we'll talk to some Alphas in Colombia who are spearheading earthquake relief efforts.
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Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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8.25.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Canada Vs Trump Tariffs. Black Columnist Wins WaPo Return. Target Racist Costume. Gary Power Crisis.
Canada has announced that it will match the U.S imposed tariffs that went into effect August 22. Saying that they will match the tariffs dollar for dollar. The director of the American Economic Liberties Project will join us to discuss.
Next, after being fired Washington Post columnist, Karen Attiah, landed a win after an arbitrator decided that the Washington Post had to reinstate her. Karen will be with us later to talk about her reinstatement.
We'll continue our coverage of the power outages consuming Gary, Indiana following extremely severe storms. We'll be talking to the mayor of Gary to inquire about what the next steps are.
Target is under enormous scrutiny again! They released a statement apologizing for a racist childrens' halloween costume which was supposed to be a glow in the dark clown costume but instead resembled a Jim Crow era caricature.
Also, there is massive outrage across social media after a racist facebook post circulated about a white server group planning to spit in black peoples food at Texas Roadhouse and Logans Roadhouse. Texas Roadhouse announced that the claims are baseless.
And on tonights Black Star Network Marketplace is a toy company called Puzzle Huddle. Founded by a father inspired by his daughters love for puzzles. He'll be joining us to talk about the inspiration and development of the company.
Black Star Network Partner: Chapter
Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan’s contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don’t directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options.
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