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Urban Roots
Urban Roots
Urbanist Media

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

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BONUS: Architects Who Opened Doors w/ Michael Burson and David Kirk

In this episode of the Urban Roots podcast, host Deqah Hussein-Wetzel sits down with two accomplished Cincinnati-based Black architects—David Kirk,... more

24 Mar 2025 · 58 minutes
BONUS: Building Little Saigon w/ Erica Allen-Kim

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

30 Dec 2024 · 1 hour, 12 minutes
BONUS: Making Noise With No Money: The Decay Devils

Deqah and Vanessa chat with Lori Gonzalez and Tyrell Anderson from the ⁠Decay Devils⁠, an organization that started as a... more

26 Oct 2024 · 48 minutes
Carolyn Cortner Smith

Throughout its history, Decatur, Alabama has produced a number of unapologetically bold, creative, and “difficult” women who weren’t afraid to... more

03 Jul 2024 · 28 minutes
First Missionary Baptist Church

The city of Decatur, Alabama is home to many historic Black churches, including one with a particularly rich history: First... more

19 Jun 2024 · 39 minutes
Ohio River to Freedom: New Richmond

Today New Richmond is a charming town along the Ohio River with a relatively tiny Black population. But for a... more

18 Jun 2024 · 23 minutes
Ohio River to Freedom: Ripley

Black Underground Railroad agents lived perilous lives. Because they could be killed or jailed for their work, they hid any... more

17 Jun 2024 · 27 minutes
BONUS: Preservation for the People w/ Dr. Kwesi Daniels

HAPPY PRESERVATION MONTH! To celebrate, we wanted to share with you a new podcast that we think you’ll love: Preservation... more

28 May 2024 · 56 minutes
BONUS: Justin Garrett Moore on Humanities in Place

EXCITING NEWS…Season 3 is coming soon! If you’re not subscribed to our podcast or our newsletter, please do so now!... more

09 Apr 2024 · 1 hour, 21 minutes
BONUS: Moving at the Speed of Trust (w/ Zahra Ebrahim)

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

12 Dec 2023 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
BONUS: Rukaiyah Adams on Reimagining Community Wealth

Today, pod squad, you’re in for a treat: Rukaiyah Adams is one of our favorite, most inspiring people on the... more

14 Sep 2023 · 1 hour, 29 minutes
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Marian Spencer

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more

30 Jun 2023 · 1 minute
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Union Baptist Cemetery

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more

22 Jun 2023 · 1 minute
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Sarah Fossett

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more

15 Jun 2023 · 1 minute
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Intersectionality at the Cotton Club

To celebrate Juneteenth, Urbanist Media's Urban Roots podcast has partnered with Cincinnati Public Radio (WVXU)⁠ to bring you Juneteenth Cincinnati... more

08 Jun 2023 · 1 minute
Juneteenth Cincinnati Shorts: Regal Theatre

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

01 Jun 2023 · 1 minute
TRAILER: The Lost City of Vanport

Located between Vancouver, Washington and Portland, Oregon, Vanport was a temporary wartime housing project built in 1942 to support the... more

26 May 2023 · 4 minutes
TEASER: Sarah Thomas and the Clooneys

A few weeks ago, we got to sit down with Nick Clooney, famous broadcaster and father of George, and his... more

23 May 2023 · 1 minute
BONUS: Brent Leggs on Raising Millions for Black Heritage

Today on the pod, we have a conversation with one of the biggest contributors to African American Preservation alive today...  Brent... more

24 Apr 2023 · 1 hour, 15 minutes
BONUS: Revitalizing Urban Main Streets

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

01 Apr 2023 · 16 minutes
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BONUS: Rukaiyah Adams on Reimagining Community Wealth
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Today, pod squad, you’re in for a treat: Rukaiyah Adams is one of our favorite, most inspiring people on the planet. Rukaiyah... more