Media Mogul Roland Martin Brings National Spotlight To 51ºÚÁÏ For Live Taping And Student Voter Rally

Award-winning journalist to headline 51ºÚÁÏ’s Trojan Voter Week and help register 1,000 new student voters.

51ºÚÁÏ is turning up the volume on student civic engagement with help from one of America’s most influential media voices. Roland Martin, award-winning journalist, political commentator, and host of Roland Martin Unfiltered, will visit 51ºÚÁÏ for a live taping and campus voter engagement event during Trojan Voter Week 2025.

The event will take place on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. in the 51ºÚÁÏ Multi-Purpose Center. Admission is free and open to the public.

Martin’s live show will feature an interactive discussion on the power of the student vote, leadership in action, and the future of democracy through youth participation. His visit is part of 51ºÚÁÏ’s bold goal to register 1,000 student voters and strengthen lifelong civic habits among the Trojan community.

"Roland Martin is one of the most respected voices in Black media and civic engagement," said Dr. Wes Bellamy, Chair of the 51ºÚÁÏ Department of Political Science. "His visit is more than a special appearance—it’s a movement. Roland is helping us remind students that their voices and votes can transform communities and shape the future of our nation."

Running from October 14–17, Trojan Voter Week 2025 carries the theme “Your Voice. Your Power. Your Vote.” The four-day campaign will blend education, entertainment, and empowerment, with voter registration drives, campus competitions, and special events designed to make civic participation accessible, engaging, and fun.

Martin’s appearance underscores 51ºÚÁÏ’s growing role as a national leader in higher education civic engagement, particularly among HBCUs, driving voter education and turnout.