Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

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Rooted in Progress with Deanne King episodes

  • Part 2: Behind the Scenes of "Paper Made" with USF Professor Ryan Watson | Rooted in Progress
    Ryan Watson is currently traveling the country promoting his latest film, Paper Made. The USF Professor shares how he balances being in the classroom along with entrepreneurship, getting funding for major projects, utilizing campus resources and more.
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    21 min
  • NEW TEAM, NEW ERA: Professional Women's Basketball Upshot League Comes to Tampa | Rooted in Progress
    Upshot League is bringing a professional women's basketball team to Tampa and we're talking about everything it's taking to get this team up and running by May of 2027. From hiring a head coach, filling the stands and coming up with a name. Senior Vice President of Upshot Tampa, Mercedes Gorge and ESPN Play by Play Commentator, Tiffany Greene, talk about the excitement surrounding women's basketball.
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    30 min
  • A Different World Sequel: Behind the Scenes with Actress Kennedi Reece | Rooted in Progress
    Netflix's A Different World sequel takes viewers back to Hillman College and follows a new set of college students four decades after the late 80s and 90s sitcom. Actress, Kennedi Reece, who plays Hazel, takes us behind the scenes and gives some insight into Season 2.
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    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    30 min
  • Celebrating 100 Years of History: Leonard Reid House | Rooted in Progress
    Sarasota's historic Leonard Reid House is celebrating 100 years. The CEO/President of the Sarasota African American Cultural Coalition talks about the history of the Reid family, Newtown and how the organization is preserving and honoring Black History.
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    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    27 min
  • Former Bucs Player Ian Beckles Talks Life After NFL | Rooted in Progress
    Rooted in Progress celebrates its 100th episode! We talk with former Tampa Buccaneers player Ian Beckles about life after his 7 seasons in the NFL . Beckles shares how the league has changed from the 90s, his thoughts on the Bucs ahead of their home opener and his new ventures, including a Kava shop in Tampa.
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    Connect with Rooted in Progress!
    Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    29 min
  • Behind the Badge: Getting to know Tampa Fire Chief Barbara Tripp | Rooted in Progress
    Chief Barbara Tripp is the first black woman to serve as chief of Tampa Fire Rescue. During this episode we discuss her 30 years of serving this community, adversity she faced while being a minority in this field. We also get an update on the department's operations and future outlook.
    Connect with Rooted in Progress!
    Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    27 min
  • From Dolly to BLM Murals: Beyond the Brush with Visual Artist Cam Parker
    Cam Parker is the mind and talent behind countless murals across Tampa Bay. In this episode of Rooted, he shares what fuels his passion while also discussing how he uses his talent and voice to advocate for so many.
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    Connect with Rooted in Progress!
    Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    30 min
  • Tampa Entrepreneur Launches BIG Fest: Tampa's Largest Free Black Business Expo | Rooted in Progress
    Camille-Adrienne Washington is the Founder/CEO of Indie Noire Market and the Camille-Adrienne Foundation, and she's bringing with biggest Black Business Expo to Tampa Bay, and it's free. She talks about her passion behind the project and the impact to local entrepreneurs and the community at large.
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    Connect with Rooted in Progress!
    Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    28 min
  • Paper Made: USF Professor Blends Martial Arts, Black History and Greek Life in New Film | Rooted in Progress
    Ryan Watson, A University of South Florida professor, is mixing Black history, martial arts and Greek life in his latest film: Paper Made. He joined Rooted, alongside Myles Truitt, who stares in the film, to discuss the inspiration, its intended impact and the making of the historic film.
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    Connect with Rooted in Progress!
    Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
    Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
    Rooted in Progress on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3VLrRHg
    33 min

About Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

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Join hosts Deanne King and Terrance Middlebrooks at the kitchen table. Every week, Rooted In Progress will focus on an issue impacting the black Tampa Bay community with topics like gentrification,…