5.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:  GOP War on Black America 

We are currently facing a battle: the GOP's War on Black America. In response to a Supreme Court ruling, Republican lawmakers in Southern states are moving to redraw congressional districts. 

Tonight, we will speak with lawmakers from several states about this power grab. Additionally, we'll hear from the two Black men who are suing Trump over their firings.

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5.4.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: &nbsp;GOP War on Black America&nbsp;
We are currently facing a battle: the GOP's War on Black America. In response to a Supreme Court ruling, Republican lawmakers in Southern states are moving to redraw congressional districts.&nbsp;
Tonight, we will speak with lawmakers from several states about this power grab. Additionally, we'll hear from the two Black men who are suing Trump over their firings.
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.

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5.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams' Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called for a special legislative session to redraw electoral maps following a Supreme Court ruling. This move aligns with several southern states controlled by Republicans that are attempting to undermine Black voting power. We'll discuss this issue with voting advocate Stacey Abrams and Gerald Griggs, the NAACP State President of Georgia.

Texas Congressman Marc Veasey, Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, will join us to explain why federal oversight of election changes is crucial in states with a history of voter discrimination.

Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones will be here to talk about how he was stripped of all his committee assignments for protesting the MAGA power grab in his state.

The Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls out Republicans over their failed policies that are worsening the affordability crisis.

In tonight's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett challenges the silence from Republicans who did not attend a recent hearing and will urge the public to pay attention to who is willing to fight for survivors and who is not.

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5.13.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams' Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has called for a special legislative session to redraw electoral maps following a Supreme Court ruling. This move aligns with several southern states controlled by Republicans that are attempting to undermine Black voting power. We'll discuss this issue with voting advocate Stacey Abrams and Gerald Griggs, the NAACP State President of Georgia.
Texas Congressman Marc Veasey, Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, will join us to explain why federal oversight of election changes is crucial in states with a history of voter discrimination.
Tennessee State Representative Justin Jones will be here to talk about how he was stripped of all his committee assignments for protesting the MAGA power grab in his state.
The Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries calls out Republicans over their failed policies that are worsening the affordability crisis.
In tonight's Crockett Chronicles, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett challenges the silence from Republicans who did not attend a recent hearing and will urge the public to pay attention to who is willing to fight for survivors and who is not.
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.

MAGA Voting Rights Power Grab. Stacey Abrams Dire Warning. Justin Jones Stripped of All Committees.

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5.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency Questions Grow

The Supreme Court's conservative majority has cleared the way for Alabama to revert to a congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district, eliminating Congressman Shomari Figures' seat. I'll speak with him about his commitment to fight for his position.

In South Carolina, lawmakers are considering a proposed congressional map that would remove a Democratic-leaning seat currently held by Representative Jim Clyburn.

Virginia Representative Jen Kiggans, a white Republican, is facing backlash for agreeing with a conservative radio host who urged Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his "cotton-picking hands off Virginia."

We will also examine the historical reasons the Black unemployment rate has consistently been higher than the overall unemployment rate, even during periods of economic strength.

The competency of Donald Trump, the twice-impeached and criminally convicted former president, is being questioned once more. He recently called a Black reporter an offensive name and fell asleep during an Oval Office event.

In tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we will feature a kids' skincare line that offers natural, safe products for melanin-rich skin.


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5.12.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist &lsquo;Cotton-Picking&rsquo; Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency Questions Grow
The Supreme Court's conservative majority has cleared the way for Alabama to revert to a congressional map that includes only one majority-Black district, eliminating Congressman Shomari Figures' seat. I'll speak with him about his commitment to fight for his position.
In South Carolina, lawmakers are considering a proposed congressional map that would remove a Democratic-leaning seat currently held by Representative Jim Clyburn.
Virginia Representative Jen Kiggans, a white Republican, is facing backlash for agreeing with a conservative radio host who urged Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries to get his "cotton-picking hands off Virginia."
We will also examine the historical reasons the Black unemployment rate has consistently been higher than the overall unemployment rate, even during periods of economic strength.
The competency of Donald Trump, the twice-impeached and criminally convicted former president, is being questioned once more. He recently called a Black reporter an offensive name and fell asleep during an Oval Office event.
In tonight's Shop Black Star Network segment, we will feature a kids' skincare line that offers natural, safe products for melanin-rich skin.
 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.

SCOTUS Clears Ala. Black District Cut. Racist ‘Cotton-Picking’ Attack on Jeffries. Trump Competency

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5.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts in Tennessee. Calif Gov Race

The GOP is at war with Black America, and right now, the battlefield is redistricting. In Alabama, the state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for a new special primary if the Supreme Court permits the state to reuse its 2023 redistricting plan. I will speak with a state lawmaker about what's happening there.

In Tennessee, the Republican-led legislature has approved a new congressional map that dismantles the state's only majority-Black district. State Representative Justin Pearson had a heated exchange with Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers after the redistricting vote at the state Capitol. He, along with two other lawmakers, will join us.

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be here to discuss his gubernatorial campaign.

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.

5.7.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts in Tennessee. Calif Gov Race
The GOP is at war with Black America, and right now, the battlefield is redistricting. In Alabama, the state House of Representatives has passed a bill that would allow for a new special primary if the Supreme Court permits the state to reuse its 2023 redistricting plan. I will speak with a state lawmaker about what's happening there.
In Tennessee, the Republican-led legislature has approved a new congressional map that dismantles the state's only majority-Black district. State Representative Justin Pearson had a heated exchange with Tennessee Highway Patrol troopers after the redistricting vote at the state Capitol. He, along with two other lawmakers, will join us.
Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa will be here to discuss his gubernatorial campaign.
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.

GOP Redistricting War Targets Black Districts. Justin Pearson Clash Erupts. Calif Gov Race

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