In the one year anniversary of Rooted in Progress, Hillsborough County NAACP President, Yvette Lewis and Tampa Racial Reconciliation Committee Member, Daryl Hych, got real about whether the city is taking the Racial Reconciliation Committee serious or not. See how and why they feel no progress has been made in one year.

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Actor Michael B. Jordan needed some help pulling off his twin role in the box office hit 'Sinners.' Percy Bell spent months studying and learning Michael B Jordan and he joined Rooted in Progress to share what it took to be MBJ's body double.

It's Week 4 of the US vs. Sean Combs trial and many are following from the few reporters allowed inside. Matthew Russell Lee, Co-Owner of InnerCity Press, has been live-tweeting and transcribing the trial daily. He uncovers the things people can't read- from Diddy's facial expressions, the mood during Cassie Ventura's testimony to the reaction when a heckler got kicked out.

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Whether it's jokes about life in the hood or movies working alongside Kevin Hart, Issa Rae and SZA. Comedian and Actor, Desi Banks, is taking Hollywood and the internet by storm. Before his 3 day tour stop in Tampa, Desi got real on Rooted in Progress about his journey to stardom and the challenges he had to overcome.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Head Coach, Todd Bowles, got really candid on Rooted in Progress. This episode goes beyond the football field, in this exclusive interview, the NFL head coach shared stories about his upbringing, how he overcame his son's autism diagnosis, how he spends his off time and tons of laughs and jokes. Bowles also gives a sneak peak at what to expect for the 25-26 NFL football season.

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Disturbing details have surfaced after Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, testified in Combs' federal sex trafficking trial. As Ventura faces cross-examination, Legal Affairs Journalist, Meghann Cuniff, shares the key takeaways and gives insight on what may happen next. Criminal Defense Attorney, Michele Rayner, breaks down how the prosecution and defense have been doing thus far.

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The 2025 Met Gala truly merged Black culture and fashion, and it's the first time the Hollywood event has ever done so. The theme "Tailoring Black Style" captured the essence of Black Dandyism. In this episode fashion enthusiasts, Jaison Radcliff and Andrew Browne explained the Met's theme. The two are also founder's of the Paper Bar Co. and Form 2 Fashion program. Hear how the two can go from sketching Met Gala looks to educating the next generation on ways to make Met Gala fashion.

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The 2025 NFL Draft was a whirlwind. Shedeur Sanders, who many had going in the 1st or 2nd round, got picked up in the 5th round. Several players got prank called, including Sanders. ESPN writer, Martenzie Johnson, broke everything down while also giving his take on the future of the NFL and its progress with Black quarterbacks.

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Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners' is a box office hit that's bringing the art of storytelling, culture and history to the forefront. Actress Emonie Ellison who stars in the film discusses her role, the messages within the film and the future of Black cinema. Tampa-based film producer, Tamia Iman Kennedy, discusses her production company Black on the Scene and how minorities can continue to break ceilings in the film industry.

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Take a load off and indulge in this episode where the Rooted in Progress team does their spin on the this or that challenge. Hear details and opinions about the Jackson House, WNBA pay, MJ vs. LeBron and more.

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