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Roots, Race & Culture

Roots, Race & Culture invites viewers into bold and honest conversations on identity and culture, centered around the experiences of Black and POC communities in Utah. Hosts Lonzo Liggins and Danor Gerald are joined by newsmakers, change makers, experts, and entrepreneurs from Utah’s communities of color to discuss shared experiences with a healthy dose of humor, empathy, and candor.

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00:53:41

Diversity on Stage and Screen

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/23

Explore the careers of BIPOC actors in Utah's theatrical market and learn about the challenges faced by these artists, from implicit bias to casting paradoxes, and the limited local projects available. Yolanda Wood and Jerry Rapier join in a comprehensive discussion on the realities BIPOC actors face and the importance of equitable opportunities in Utah’s entertainment industry.

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00:53:41

Diversity on Stage and Screen

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/23

Explore the careers of BIPOC actors in Utah's theatrical market and learn about the challenges faced by these artists, from implicit bias to casting paradoxes, and the limited local projects available. Yolanda Wood and Jerry Rapier join in a comprehensive discussion on the realities BIPOC actors face and the importance of equitable opportunities in Utah’s entertainment industry.

en

00:59:32

Is Your History Being Erased?

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/16

Examine the disturbing trend of book banning and the exclusion of African American history from school curricula. With Utah ranking among the top five states for book bans, join us as we explore what exactly is being banned and who has the authority to decide. Prepare to explore censorship and the ongoing struggle to ensure an accurate and inclusive representation of African American history.

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00:59:32

Is Your History Being Erased?

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/16

Examine the disturbing trend of book banning and the exclusion of African American history from school curricula. With Utah ranking among the top five states for book bans, join us as we explore what exactly is being banned and who has the authority to decide. Prepare to explore censorship and the ongoing struggle to ensure an accurate and inclusive representation of African American history.

en

00:47:50

The Upside to Lowriders

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/09

Discover the rich history and positive aspects of Hispanic American lowriding culture as we explore how it transformed into a thriving community. Connie Mendoza and Nick Peck, two big names in Utah’s lowriding scene debunk stereotypes and highlight how lowriding serves as a deterrent to gangs, imparts valuable skills, and fosters a supportive family dynamic.

en

00:47:50

The Upside to Lowriders

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/09

Discover the rich history and positive aspects of Hispanic American lowriding culture as we explore how it transformed into a thriving community. Connie Mendoza and Nick Peck, two big names in Utah’s lowriding scene debunk stereotypes and highlight how lowriding serves as a deterrent to gangs, imparts valuable skills, and fosters a supportive family dynamic.

en

00:50:26

Utah's Black Churches

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/02

Experience the captivating history and profound legacy of Black churches in Salt Lake City in an enlightening episode of Roots, Race & Culture. Uncover the remarkable story of Biddy Mason and her role in establishing the Black Church in Utah. Join esteemed guests Rev. France Davis and Reverend Daryell Jackson as we explore the hidden history and experiences of these diverse congregations.

en

00:50:26

Utah's Black Churches

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2024/02/02

Experience the captivating history and profound legacy of Black churches in Salt Lake City in an enlightening episode of Roots, Race & Culture. Uncover the remarkable story of Biddy Mason and her role in establishing the Black Church in Utah. Join esteemed guests Rev. France Davis and Reverend Daryell Jackson as we explore the hidden history and experiences of these diverse congregations.

en

00:48:07

Is Diversity & Inclusion Under Attack?

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/27

Lonzo and Danor lead a conversation about diversity and inclusion in businesses and culture overall. The episode addresses the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and how this threatens progress towards equality. The guests, Dr. Sidney Shorter and Nikki Walker, provide their insights and experiences related to DEI challenges.

en

00:48:07

Is Diversity & Inclusion Under Attack?

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/27

Lonzo and Danor lead a conversation about diversity and inclusion in businesses and culture overall. The episode addresses the backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and how this threatens progress towards equality. The guests, Dr. Sidney Shorter and Nikki Walker, provide their insights and experiences related to DEI challenges.

en

00:38:42

Jazzin' in the Beehive State

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/20

Celebrate the history of Jazz music in Utah. Along with guests Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin and George Brown, Danor and Lonzo discuss the evolution of jazz in Utah, particularly during the 1940s to 1960s when musicians played at ski resorts and carved out a space for themselves in the music scene. The panel explores the current state of jazz in Utah and how it enhances the state's cultural landscape.

en

00:38:42

Jazzin' in the Beehive State

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/20

Celebrate the history of Jazz music in Utah. Along with guests Dee-Dee Darby-Duffin and George Brown, Danor and Lonzo discuss the evolution of jazz in Utah, particularly during the 1940s to 1960s when musicians played at ski resorts and carved out a space for themselves in the music scene. The panel explores the current state of jazz in Utah and how it enhances the state's cultural landscape.

en

00:51:25

Distrust in Healthcare

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/12

Learn about healthcare distrust in marginalized communities. Lonzo and Danor discuss historical factors with healthcare professionals and advocates, highlighting events like experimentation on enslaved Africans and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. They explore solutions for rebuilding confidence, including education for healthcare professionals, and creating an equitable healthcare system for all.

en

00:51:25

Distrust in Healthcare

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/12

Learn about healthcare distrust in marginalized communities. Lonzo and Danor discuss historical factors with healthcare professionals and advocates, highlighting events like experimentation on enslaved Africans and the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. They explore solutions for rebuilding confidence, including education for healthcare professionals, and creating an equitable healthcare system for all.

en

00:43:33

Race and The Beauty Standard

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/06

Lonzo and Danor host a discussion with Tiffany Rasmussen and Dr. Harjit Kaur about race and beauty standards. Inspired by Malcolm X's 1962 speech, the episode questions negative attitudes towards physical features such as hair texture, skin color, and body shape. The panelists share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of inclusivity and embracing natural beauty.

en

00:43:33

Race and The Beauty Standard

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/10/06

Lonzo and Danor host a discussion with Tiffany Rasmussen and Dr. Harjit Kaur about race and beauty standards. Inspired by Malcolm X's 1962 speech, the episode questions negative attitudes towards physical features such as hair texture, skin color, and body shape. The panelists share personal experiences and emphasize the importance of inclusivity and embracing natural beauty.

en

00:59:06

Indigenous Food Activism

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/02/24

Since colonization, Native American rates of diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease have skyrocketed. We’ll discuss the benefits of returning to a simpler pre-colonization Native American diet, including herbs and plants that have been a source of medicine and nourishment for thousands of years.

en

00:59:06

Indigenous Food Activism

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/02/24

Since colonization, Native American rates of diabetes, blood pressure and heart disease have skyrocketed. We’ll discuss the benefits of returning to a simpler pre-colonization Native American diet, including herbs and plants that have been a source of medicine and nourishment for thousands of years.

en

00:48:38

STEM & POC

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/02/17

Colleges across the nation are facing a crisis with the lack of Black and Latino students in STEM fields. We speak with Dr. Ferguson and Juliette Bautista about why Blacks and Latinos aren’t leaning towards STEM careers, and how Utah measures in this spectrum. How can we help to tip the scales and help more Blacks and Latinos to enter these fields?

en

00:48:38

STEM & POC

Roots, Race & Culture ·

2023/02/17

Colleges across the nation are facing a crisis with the lack of Black and Latino students in STEM fields. We speak with Dr. Ferguson and Juliette Bautista about why Blacks and Latinos aren’t leaning towards STEM careers, and how Utah measures in this spectrum. How can we help to tip the scales and help more Blacks and Latinos to enter these fields?

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