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Rooted in Story - Exploring the stories that ground us

Rooted in Story - Exploring the stories that ground us

By: Denise LaRosa
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Hosted by Dr. Denise LaRosa, Rooted in Story is a bi-weekly podcast that dives into books that challenge, inspire, and ground us. Each short, thought-provoking episode explores fiction and nonfiction that uncover hidden histories, reshape perspectives, and spark deep conversations. Join me as we explore the stories that leave a lasting impact—because some books aren’t just meant to be read, they’re meant to be felt and remembered.Denise LaRosa Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • The Filling Station: Fiction, Memory, and the Tulsa Race Massacre”
    Nov 18 2025

    A powerful, human-centered story set during the Tulsa Race Massacre. Vanessa Miller brings this devastating event in American history to life by centering characters inspired by real people. It’s a reminder that behind every historical tragedy are human beings — mothers, fathers, sisters, grandmothers — who lived it.


    📚 Grab your copy of The Filling Station through ⁠⁠⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠⁠⁠ to support indie bookstores.

    📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation.

    #TheFillingStation #VanessaMiller #TulsaRaceMassacre #HistoricalFiction #BlackHistoryMatters #OwnVoices #BookPodcast #HistoricalFictionReads #BlackAuthors #NeverForget #RootedInStory #DiverseSpines

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    5 mins
  • No Ordinary Love: Black Romance, Vulnerability, and Stardom
    Nov 4 2025

    Black love at its finest. Myah Ariel delivers sensual romance layered with real-life struggles. We talk about Ella Simone, a superstar wrestling with insecurities, and Miles, the gorgeous pro athlete who proves he’s more than just his looks. Plot holes aside, this one is a delightful, vulnerable, and necessary addition to the Black romance canon.


    📚 Grab your copy of No Ordinary Love through ⁠⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠⁠ to support indie bookstores.

    📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation.


    #NoOrdinaryLove #MyahAriel #BlackRomance #RomanceReaders #BookPodcast #RomanceBookstagram #BlackLoveStories #CelebRomance #SportsRomance #BookishLove #RootedInStory #DiverseSpines

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    5 mins
  • The Rose That Grew From Concrete: Tupac’s Enduring Voice
    Oct 7 2025

    Poetry, pain, and possibility. We explore Tupac’s iconic collection through the lens of resilience, voice, and the power of storytelling. These poems remind us that even in the harshest environments, beauty can grow — and thrive.

    📚 Grab your copy of The Rose that Grew from Concrete through ⁠LaRosa Reads on Bookshop⁠ to support indie bookstores.

    📲 DM your thoughts @larosareads on Instagram and join the conversation.

    #TheRoseThatGrewFromConcrete #TupacShakur #PoetryCommunity #BlackPoetry #HipHopCulture #90sHipHop #BookPodcast #PoetryOfInstagram #SpokenWordPoetry #RootedInStory #BlackVoicesMatter #DiverseSpines

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    5 mins
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