Roland Martin
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They Profit Off Us. Then Punish Us For Telling Our Stories.
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July 30, 2025
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20:00Now PlayingBlack media doesn’t just face funding gaps — it’s battling systemic sabotage. Roland Martin calls out legacy media, and even members of our own community for turning their backs while white-owned platforms rake in billions off Black culture. If you're not supporting Black media, you're part of the problem.
🔥 They profit off us. Then punish us for telling our stories.
🔥 “YouTube literally told me Black news won’t work.” — Roland
🔥 “There’s only one boss here — and that’s God.”
🔥 Imagine if 100 Black celebrities wore Black-owned brands — the economics would shift overnight
🔥 If you won’t support Black media, shut up about what we don’t get
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