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Roots of the Spirit Podcast

Roots of the Spirit bridges the past to the present by having honest conversations about history, identity, race, racism, and other social justice issues that intersect.

Ranked #1

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Cost of speaking truth about racism.

Cost of speaking truth about racism.

Why is it so scary to speak the truth? What's at stake and what are the repercussions? In a super raw conversation, Spir... Read more

18 May 2020

1hr 1min

Ranked #2

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“Blue-Eyes/Brown-Eyes" Exercise Creator / Educator, Jane Elliott

“Blue-Eyes/Brown-Eyes" Exercise Creator / Educator, Jane Elliott

Jane Elliott is an internationally known teacher who became famous after creating the "Blue-Eyes/Brown-Eyes Exercise" in... Read more

25 Nov 2019

1hr 3mins

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Community Scholars Uplift Youth through Freedom Schools with Brothers George and Robert Moses

Community Scholars Uplift Youth through Freedom Schools with Brothers George and Robert Moses

George Moses, Executive Director of North East Area Development in Rochester, NY is an experienced community-based activ... Read more

14 Jul 2019

43mins

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Singer & Disability Rights Advocate, Morning Star Trickey

Singer & Disability Rights Advocate, Morning Star Trickey

My very special guest on today’s podcast is my older sister, Morning Star Trickey. When thinking of guests to honor for ... Read more

18 Mar 2019

1hr 12mins

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Intergenerational Conversation with Stacey and Jamee McAdoo

Intergenerational Conversation with Stacey and Jamee McAdoo

Roots of the Spirit welcomes 2019 Arkansas Teacher of the Year, Stacey McAdoo and her vivacious 17-year-old daughter, J... Read more

11 Mar 2019

47mins

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Actor, Hisham Tawfiq advocates wellness for Black Men

Actor, Hisham Tawfiq advocates wellness for Black Men

Retired FDNY firefighter and actor, Hisham Tawfiq joins the Roots of the Spirit Community as a regular contributor -- sh... Read more

17 Feb 2020

1hr 2mins

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Cofounder & Strategic Director of Museum Hue, Monica O. Montgomery

Cofounder & Strategic Director of Museum Hue, Monica O. Montgomery

Monica O. Montgomery is an arts and culture innovator using creativity and narrative as a means of bridging the gap betw... Read more

5 Sep 2019

53mins

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In a Minnijean Minute!

In a Minnijean Minute!

Listen to Minnijean Brown Trickey (Little Rock Nine), truth connoisseur drop gems on the topic of "race," racism and soc... Read more

27 Nov 2019

2mins

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Jaimie Milner, Artist who uses Imagery as a Profound Vehicle for Change

Jaimie Milner, Artist who uses Imagery as a Profound Vehicle for Change

Roots of the Spirit welcomes Jaimie Milner, photographer, artist and founder of Gifted: A Creative Movement Celebrating ... Read more

2 Jun 2019

38mins

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A leap of faith, landing on purpose with Stacey Jordan.

A leap of faith, landing on purpose with Stacey Jordan.

"I'm very big on addressing the inside and dressing the outside. I think in today's society, everyone is so busy wanting... Read more

20 Apr 2020

16mins

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Founder of Euphony Equity & Inclusion Works, Naomi Gracechild

Founder of Euphony Equity & Inclusion Works, Naomi Gracechild

Naomi Gracechild is a multi-disciplinary artist, musician, educator, entrepreneur, social justice activist and worshippe... Read more

14 Nov 2019

54mins

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Residential School Counselor and Facilitator, Brad Marsden

Residential School Counselor and Facilitator, Brad Marsden

Brad Marsden (Gitsegukla Reserve within the Gitksan Nation in Northern British Columbia) is a Life Coach, Residential Sc... Read more

14 Oct 2019

59mins

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Founder of The Common Ground Project, Dr. Todd Allen

Founder of The Common Ground Project, Dr. Todd Allen

Roots of the Spirit Podcast welcomes Dr. Todd Allen, Special Assistant to the President & Provost for Diversity Aff... Read more

7 Mar 2019

56mins

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The Soul Violinist, Lee England Jr.

The Soul Violinist, Lee England Jr.

Endorsed by Michael Jordan, signed by Quincy Jones, and supported by the likes of Sean “Diddy” Combs, Lee England Jr. ha... Read more

3 Apr 2020

1hr 3mins

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4 Wheel City: Hip-Hop Artists & Motivational Speakers in Wheelchairs from Gun Violence

4 Wheel City: Hip-Hop Artists & Motivational Speakers in Wheelchairs from Gun Violence

Welcome Namel Norris and Rick Velasquez, talented "hip-hop artists and motivational speakers in wheelchairs as a result ... Read more

1 Jul 2019

47mins

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