Urban Roots is all about preserving place through story. It is hosted by Deqah Hussein-Wetzel (historic preservationist/urbanist) and is published by Urbanist... more
In this episode of the Urban Roots podcast, host Deqah Hussein-Wetzel sits down with two accomplished Cincinnati-based Black architects—David Kirk,... more
In this bonus episode, Deqah and Vanessa have a much-needed conversation with Erica Allen-Kim about her new—must-read—book, Building Little Saigon:... more
Deqah and Vanessa chat with Lori Gonzalez and Tyrell Anderson from the Decay Devils, an organization that started as a... more
Throughout its history, Decatur, Alabama has produced a number of unapologetically bold, creative, and “difficult” women who weren’t afraid to... more
The city of Decatur, Alabama is home to many historic Black churches, including one with a particularly rich history: First... more
Today New Richmond is a charming town along the Ohio River with a relatively tiny Black population. But for a... more
Black Underground Railroad agents lived perilous lives. Because they could be killed or jailed for their work, they hid any... more
HAPPY PRESERVATION MONTH! To celebrate, we wanted to share with you a new podcast that we think you’ll love: Preservation... more
EXCITING NEWS…Season 3 is coming soon! If you’re not subscribed to our podcast or our newsletter, please do so now!... more
Housekeeping first! Please give to our GoFundMe Campaign – we need your help to earn $5,000 by December 31: https://www.gofundme.com/f/urbanistmedia We’re... more
Today, pod squad, you’re in for a treat: Rukaiyah Adams is one of our favorite, most inspiring people on the... more
To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more
To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more
To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more
To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more
This year, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU) to celebrate Juneteenth! Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts are weekly, 90 second tributes to... more
Located between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon, Vanport was a temporary wartime housing project built in 1942 to support the... more
A few weeks ago, we got to sit down with Nick Clooney, famous broadcaster and father of George, and his... more
Today on the pod, we have a conversation with one of the biggest contributors to African American Preservation alive today... Brent... more
Happy April Fool's...but it's no April fools here...today, we’re 100% introducing you to two boss women doing dope work with... more
Today, pod squad, you’re in for a treat: Rukaiyah Adams is one of our favorite, most inspiring people on the planet. Rukaiyah... more