Roland S Martin

Inducted into the Texas A&M University Journalism Hall of Honor in October 2008, Roland S. Martin was recognized for his substantial contributions to journalism, accumulating over 20 awards, including a prestigious regional Edward R. Murrow Award from the Radio-Television News Directors Association and the top sports reporting award from the National Association of Black Journalists in 1997. Martin’s foundational career included serving as managing editor of the Houston Defender and the Dallas Weekly, in addition to roles with major newspapers such as the Fort Worth Star-Telegram and the Austin American-Statesman.

Currently, Roland S. Martin hosts his daily digital show, ‘Roland Martin Unfiltered,’ on YouTube, where he continues his commitment to independent Black-owned media. Through this platform, he delivers his signature commentary and in-depth discussions on contemporary discourse, further reinforcing his position as a distinguished journalist, author, and commentator at the forefront of national conversations.