‘Banking While Black’: Attorneys reactions to viral video | Rooted in Progress

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. ----- 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

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! ----- 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

‘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