1.27.2022 #RolandMartinUnfiltered: SC Justice Breyer retires; Kendrick Johnson case closed; Black mayor commits suicide

It's Thursday, January 27, 2022, and here's what's coming Up on Roland Martin Unfiltered streaming live on the Black Star Network.

Today, Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announced his retirement at the White House. President Joe Biden says his nomination to the Supreme Court vacancy will be a historic first for the nation's highest court. He's sticking to his word of picking a black woman.

Reports say the economy made a strong comeback during Biden's first year. Economist Dr. Julianne Malveaux joins us tonight to discuss what that means and what Biden's second year will look like.

Ya'll remember when companies and CEOs "united" to oppose state bills containing discriminatory voting measures? Well, journalist Judd Legum is calling them out on their silence. He'll be here to expose those companies and CEOs who have said and done nothing the help voter legislation.

A second investigation in the death of Kendrick Johnson, the Georgia teen found in a rolled-up gym mat, has closed with no charges filed. We'll share with you what the sheriff said about the case and the family's response.

Plus, Maryland is pushing to ban ghost guns. Prince George's County State's Attorney, Aisha Braveboy, will explain it's so important to ban these illegal weapons.

A California city will require gun owners to have liability insurance.

And the Cleveland Cavaliers promotes the NBA's first black woman as Chief Operating Officer.

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