Rooted in Progress with Deanne King

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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, Tampa's racial conciliation committee, and more.

  1. 2D AGO

    Honoring Rev. Jesse Jackson | Rooted in Progress

    Civil Rights leader and Baptist Minister, Rev. Jesse Jackson, inspired and changed our nation and the world. His last couple of visits to Tampa Bay took place at the 34th Street Church of God, and Bishop Thomas Scott shared the impact that visit had on his church and our city. ----- 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

    29 min

  2. FEB 5

    Sam Barrington: From USF to chasing a Super Bowl ring in the NFL

    NFL Veteran and USF Alum, Sam Barrington, used his 5 years of NFL experience to help catapult his entrepreneurial career in the crane and rigging business. The father, entrepreneur and philanthropist shares his journey to the NFL and life afterwards. ----- 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

    30 min

  3. JAN 28

    The History of Grand Krewe De Libertalia | Rooted in Progress

    We take you decades back, before people of all ethnic backgrounds were welcomed to participate in Gasparilla and the pirate invasion. The Grand Krewe De Libertalia shares their role on intergrating the parade and discuss their community work. ----- 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+

    27 min

  4. JAN 22

    From Historic 'Sinners' Oscar Noms to Historic Civil Rights Trolley Rides in St. Pete | Rooted in Progress

    Award season continues in Hollywood. Nominations for the most coveted night were released this morning. Ryan Coogler’s “Sinners” has made history with 16 nominations for the 2025 film. Those nominations include best lead actor, best director, best picture and best original score. ----- 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+

    47 min

  5. JAN 15

    Our Voice, Our Destiny: Honoring Dr. King's Life and Legacy | Rooted in Progress

    The Tampa Organization of Black Affairs is getting ready for its 46th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Leadership Breakfast. One of the original members, James Ransom, takes us through the decades of service TOBA has rendered across Tampa Bay. This year's breakfast co-hosts, Candace Cowen and Dante Moss, share insight into the breakfast and TOBA's leadership institute. ----- 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

    45 min

  6. JAN 8

    Revealing Truth Ministries: Building Community through Arts & Outreach Initiatives | Rooted in Progress

    Pastor Bryan Powe, of Revealing Truth Ministries in Tampa is not only sharing words of encouragement, but also sharing the wide variety of community initiatives open to the Tampa Bay community. Hear how he's using his role as Pastor to make a difference in the community. ----- 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

    52 min

  7. 12/18/2025

    Turning Scripts Into Pages: Tiffany Black Talks 'This Christmas in Love' | Rooted in Progress

    St. Petersburg native, Tiffany Black, is an actress, writer, producer and author who is taking the industry by storm. Her latest project, This Christmas in Love, is a book about love, friendship and self-discovery. Tiffany shares the inspiration behind her book and what readers can expect in the future. ----- 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

    51 min

  8. 12/11/2025

    Bucs Rookie Spotlights Domestic Violence Advocacy After Mother's Story of Survival | Rooted in Progress

    Tampa Bay Buccaneers Defensive Lineman, Elijah Roberts, is using his NFL platform to advocate for survivors of domestic violence through his mother's non-profit, Pain 2 Purpose.

    50 min
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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, Tampa's racial conciliation committee, and more.

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