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Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

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2.18.2026 #RolandMartinUnfiltered:Georgia Fort Pleads Not Guilty. Paralyzed Man Case Charges Dropped. Roy Cooper Senate Bid

When reporting the truth becomes a crime. Independent journalist Georgia Fort is here to talk about her not guilty plea to federal felony charges tied to January's Minnesota church protest.

A Connecticut case takes a troubling turn after a Black man was paralyzed after a routine arrest--now charges against current and former officers have been dropped, despite a judge initially ruling they would stand trial.

He helped lead North Carolina, and now former North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper wants a seat in the U.S. Senate.

We'll continue honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Jesse Jackson with his son Jonathan, Marc Morial, and Pastor Frederick Haynes.

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Federal agents arrested journalist with children home

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Government targeting journalists to suppress reporting

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Federal government arrested and deported journalist

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Government arrests journalists on air to intimidate press

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Government targeting journalists to suppress coverage

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Trump administration hiding deportation program from public

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Media outlets capitulating to Trump administration

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Black media institutions declining while misinformation spreads

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Russia invested millions in disinformation targeting Black voters

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Capitol Police suppressed media coverage of prayer protest

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Trump administration suppressing press to hide government actions

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Democratic Party marginalized Black voters in 1984

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Louisiana governor canceled primary to stop Jackson

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Louisiana canceled primary to prevent Black representation

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Supreme Court decision could eliminate Black congressional districts

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Government targeting Black media like it targeted King era

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White institutions can eliminate Black progress and kill Black people

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Police historically killed Black people with impunity

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Black collective spending power equals 16th largest economy

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Black spending power exceeds GDP of 40+ nations

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Black community must support Black media financially

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Black organizations not supporting independent Black media

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Jackson challenged Democratic Party and Reagan policies

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Jackson's campaigns mobilized voters benefiting Democratic Party

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Jackson advocated for Palestinian humanity decades before mainstream

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Jackson's dialogue approach succeeded where government failed

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Jackson negotiated release of Navy pilot from Syria

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Jackson succeeded in diplomacy where U.S. government failed

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Jackson-led coalition removed Imus from air

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Jackson integrated prayer and moral leadership across settings

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Black churches neglecting social justice for spiritual salvation

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Structural problems require structural solutions not medication

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Jackson mobilized committed minority for voter participation

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Jackson ministered to prisoners on Christmas

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Jackson provided services and personal attention to common people

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Jackson responded to mass shooting in Black community

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Jackson advocated for reparations for Tulsa Race Massacre

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Jackson demanded economic justice not performative gestures

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Black community must control narrative and demand policy change

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Jackson called for hate crime bill and development bank

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Black people not seen as human in media representation

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Jackson's campaign removed ceiling on Black aspirations

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Jackson's 1984 campaign surprised nation with success

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