Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

By WFLA Now

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, Ta... more

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How many episodes does Rooted in Progress with Deanne King have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.

Rooted in Progress with Deanne King episodes:

June 25, 2026 'The Lorraine' Stage Play: Uncovering More Than MLK's Assassination | Rooted in Progress
"The Lorraine' stage play is coming to Tampa and it takes audiences on a journey of the historic Lorraine Motel. Hear from Tampa native Writer/Producer Marvin Coleman and actress Latraia Savage who share the meaning behind the play.
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30min
June 18, 2026 Celebrating 2 Years of Excellence | Rooted in Progress
Rooted in Progress celebrates two years of impact and excellence with special guests and shoutouts locally and globally.
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31min
June 11, 2026 St. Pete Police Chief talks 'teen takeovers' | Rooted in Progress
St. Pete Police Chief Anthony Holloway is live on Rooted in Progress to discuss ways to prevent rowdy "teen takeovers" and free programs available to children and teens.
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30min
June 04, 2026 Hue Ave. Creates Pathways for Underrepresented Communities in TV and Film | Rooted in Progress
Hue Ave Inc. is a new non-profit based in St Petersburg that's creating opportunities for underrepresented communities to break into the TV and Film industries. The Founder and Executive Director, Tamia Iman Kennedy, shares the opportunities and mission behind the organization.
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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
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29min
May 28, 2026 Make a Joyful Noise: Gospel workshop returns to Tampa | Rooted in Progress
A powerful weekend of faith, harmony, and community connection is returning to the Tampa Bay area next week. Musicians, singers, songwriters, producers- this is for you!
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Rooted in Progress on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3zeThMU
Rooted in Progress on Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3z5k66m
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27min
May 15, 2026 ‘Banking While Black’: Attorneys reactions to viral video | Rooted in Progress
A Chase Bank employee in Tampa called 911 on a Black man whom they called 'suspicious' as he waited in his car for the bank to open, all caught on body camera video. Attorneys Michele Rayner and Grady Irvin share their thoughts and potential next legal steps for the man involved.
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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
...more
30min
May 07, 2026 A Mother Discharged from Hospital While in Labor Turns Trauma into Advocacy | Rooted in Progress
Mercedes and Leon Wells were denied care at an Illinois hospital while in active care and ultimately delivered their baby on the side of the road. They are now turning their traumatic experience into advocacy with their Luv to Love Organization providing resources and education to pregnant and birthing women.
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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
...more
28min
April 30, 2026 Getting to the Root of Hair Discrimination | Rooted in Progress
States are beginning to curb hair discrimination in the workplace and in school through new laws, including the Crown Act. Hairstylist and Salon Owner, Latoya Rucker, talks about the growth in educating all stylists on all hair textures, while also sharing how she's educating the next generation of cosmetologists in Tampa Bay.
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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
...more
30min
April 23, 2026 FAMU's Head Drum Major Talks Historic College Career, Faith and Her Future
Oluwamodupe Oloyede is the first female head drum major for the Marching 100 band at FAMU. As she approaches graduation, she looks back on her many blessings including her ''Sinners' performance at the Oscars, viral Delta Sigma Theta new member presentation and making history as FAMU's first female head drum major.
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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
...more
29min
April 16, 2026 Redefining Wealth and Success with Dr. Renée Baker | Rooted in Progress
Building wealth may sound like a morbid idea in today's economy, but financial expert and serial entrepreneur, Dr. Renée Baker shares how you can start to build wealth and success despite today's economy.
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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
...more
30min

FAQs about Rooted in Progress with Deanne King:

How many episodes does Rooted in Progress with Deanne King have?

The podcast currently has 90 episodes available.