Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

‘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. ----- 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

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. ----- 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

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. ----- 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

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. ----- 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

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. ----- 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