7.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems ERUPT Over Trump's Smithsonian Attack. Kadir Skinner Family Demands Charges. Roots at 50

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A House Oversight Subcommittee hearing over the Trump Administration's investigation into Smithsonian museums sparked fierce backlash from Democratic lawmakers, saying it's not a political belief system its American history. We'll hear what they had to say on the House floor.

The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner is calling for criminal charges against the officer who murdered him. This morning Bishop William Barber held a meeting to discuss the case. The family's attorney spoke at the meeting disputing the the cops claim against the body cam footage. We'll take a look at that.

House Democrats launched the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force to protect the rights and protection guaranteed under the Amendment. New Jersey Congresswoman and co-chair of the task force, Analilia Mejia, will join us to discuss the effort.

50 years after the publication of the landmark novel, Roots, telling the story of a black family's journey from Africa to slavery in the US. Members of the writers family will join us to discuss a three day commemoration honoring the books legacy.

The 10th annual Power of the Sister Vote poll finds black women to remain hopeful despite ongoing economic challenged. Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, principal of Nouveaux Strategies and Melanie Campbell, President & CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will join us to talk about the poll results.

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7.21.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: Dems ERUPT Over Trump's Smithsonian Attack. Kadir Skinner Family Demands Charges. Roots at 50
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A House Oversight Subcommittee hearing over the Trump Administration's investigation into Smithsonian museums sparked fierce backlash from Democratic lawmakers, saying it's not a political belief system its American history. We'll hear what they had to say on the House floor.
The family of 19-year-old Kadir Skinner is calling for criminal charges against the officer who murdered him. This morning Bishop William Barber held a meeting to discuss the case. The family's attorney spoke at the meeting disputing the the cops claim against the body cam footage. We'll take a look at that.
House Democrats launched the Defend the 14th Amendment Task Force to protect the rights and protection guaranteed under the Amendment. New Jersey Congresswoman and co-chair of the task force, Analilia Mejia, will join us to discuss the effort.
50 years after the publication of the landmark novel, Roots, telling the story of a black family's journey from Africa to slavery in the US. Members of the writers family will join us to discuss a three day commemoration honoring the books legacy.
The 10th annual Power of the Sister Vote poll finds black women to remain hopeful despite ongoing economic challenged. Dr. Avis Jones-DeWeever, principal of Nouveaux Strategies and Melanie Campbell, President &amp; CEO, National Coalition on Black Civic Participation will join us to talk about the poll results.
And in tonight's Shop Black Star Network, The Look by Joi, a makeup brand that sets the standard for effortless, flawless beauty.&nbsp;
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&rsquo;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&rsquo;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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Dems ERUPT Over Trump's Smithsonian Attack. Kadir Skinner Family Demands Charges. Roots at 50

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