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Rooted in Story - Exploring the stories that ground us

Podcast door Denise LaRosa

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Hosted by Dr. Denise LaRosa, Rooted in Story is a bi-weekly podcast that dives into books that challenge, inspire, and ground us. Each short, thought-provoking episode explores fiction and nonfiction that uncover hidden histories, reshape perspectives, and spark deep conversations. Join me as we explore the stories that leave a lasting impact—because some books aren’t just meant to be read, they’re meant to be felt and remembered.

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aflevering The Filling Station: Fiction, Memory, and the Tulsa Race Massacre” artwork

The Filling Station: Fiction, Memory, and the Tulsa Race Massacre”

A powerful, human-centered story set during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Vanessa Miller brings this devastating event in American history to life by centering characters inspired by real people. It’s a reminder that behind every historical tragedy are human beings — mothers, fathers, sisters, grandmothers — who lived it. 📚 Grab your copy of The Filling Station through ⁠⁠⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠⁠⁠ [https://bookshop.org/shop/larosareads] to support indie bookstores. 📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation. #TheFillingStation #VanessaMiller #TulsaRaceMassacre #HistoricalFiction #BlackHistoryMatters #OwnVoices #BookPodcast #HistoricalFictionReads #BlackAuthors #NeverForget #RootedInStory #DiverseSpines

18 nov 2025 - 4 min
aflevering No Ordinary Love: Black Romance, Vulnerability, and Stardom artwork

No Ordinary Love: Black Romance, Vulnerability, and Stardom

Black love at its finest. Myah Ariel delivers sensual romance layered with real-life struggles. We talk about Ella Simone, a superstar wrestling with insecurities, and Miles, the gorgeous pro athlete who proves he’s more than just his looks. Plot holes aside, this one is a delightful, vulnerable, and necessary addition to the Black romance canon. 📚 Grab your copy of No Ordinary Love through ⁠⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠⁠ [https://bookshop.org/shop/larosareads] to support indie bookstores. 📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation. #NoOrdinaryLove #MyahAriel #BlackRomance #RomanceReaders #BookPodcast #RomanceBookstagram #BlackLoveStories #CelebRomance #SportsRomance #BookishLove #RootedInStory #DiverseSpines

4 nov 2025 - 5 min
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August Lane: Black Love, Black Music, Black Country Roots

A swoony, lyrical romance set against the backdrop of country music’s Black roots. We dive into the history of Black musicians in country music, today’s mainstream breakthroughs with Beyoncé, Shaboozey, Tanner Adell, and others, and how Regina Black blends generational complexities, romance, and trauma into a unique love story. 📚 Grab your copy of August Lane through ⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠ [https://bookshop.org/shop/larosareads] to support indie bookstores. 📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation. #AugustLane #ReginaBlack #BlackRomance #RomanceReaders #CountryMusic #BlackCountryMusic #Beyonce #Shaboozey #TannerAdell #RomanceBookstagram #BookPodcast #RootedInStory #DiverseSpines #BlackLove

21 okt 2025 - 5 min
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An Unspeakable Hope: The Leader We All Need Right Now

What happens when pain becomes purpose? In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Denise LaRosa reflects on An Unspeakable Hope by Leon Ford—a powerful memoir that chronicles Ford’s life after a violent act of police brutality left him paralyzed at the age of 19. As a Black woman, mother, and diversity practitioner, Dr. LaRosa shares how Leon’s story of resilience, radical love, and healing struck a chord on both personal and professional levels. She explores the book’s themes of trauma, transformation, and truth-telling, and highlights how An Unspeakable Hope offers a blueprint for justice, healing, and community change. 💬 Tune in to hear why this is the most important book Dr. LaRosa has read for the times we’re living in—and how Leon Ford’s story continues to shape a more compassionate future. 📚 Grab your copy of An Unspeakable Hope through LaRosa Reads on Bookshop [https://bookshop.org/shop/larosareads] to support indie bookstores. 💛 Support the work of The Hear Foundation, co-founded by Leon Ford. 📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation. #RootedInStory #LeonFord #AnUnspeakableHope #TheHearFoundation #BlackVoicesMatter #Bookstagram #DiverseSpines #Memoir #SocialJusticeReads #PodcastEpisode #LaRosaReads #BlackAuthors #ReadBlack #HealingThroughStory #IndieBookstores #OwnVoices #StorytellingForJustice

5 mei 2025 - 4 min
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