- United Roots enables disenfranchised youth to engage with the green economy, performing arts, and digital media in ways that educate, empower, inspire, and transform lives.
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United Roots at a Glance
Our ten-year track record working in the streets through community engagement using arts and media, along with our social innovation inspired philosophy, positions us uniquely to effectively enlist and impact communities traditionally left out. “Since working with United Roots I have more professional skills and I’m more confident when speaking in front of crowds. I’ve learned that I am a natural entrepreneur with the skills to change the world and my environment.”
- Jhamel Robinson
Marketing & Promotions Coordinator
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United Roots Participates in Actual Cafe Bingo Fundraising Series – Every 4th Thursday from 7-9pm
Actual Cafe launches BICYCLE BINGO: a weekly fundraising event benefiting Local Nonprofit Partners including United Roots. Every 4th Thursday, from 7-9pm, all proceeds raised at Bicycle Bingo will benefit United Roots. Please come out and support United Roots’ Bicycle Bingo … …
Earth Amplified Presents S.O.S. Juice on Friday Feb 24th 3-6pm Featuring Davey D, Emory Douglas & More
Earth Amplified & United Roots present S.O.S. JUICE (get the System Outta your System) Juiced on the spot! FRIDAY 2/24/12 from 3-6pm at United Roots: Oakland’s Green Youth Arts and Media Center located @ 2781 Telegraph in Oakland CA. This … …
United Roots Partners with Krip-Hip Nation on Music Video Project & Event on February 19th
United Roots partners with the Krip-Hop Nation, a powerful group of international Hip Hop artists and other musicians with disabilities, on a music video project with George Tragic. United Roots will be helping film this amazing new music video, so stay … …
Check out the newest Music Video from United Roots – Pretty Dreek “Looks a Little Weird”
This music video was filmed and edited by United Roots youth video producer Luis “L’nino” Montoya for United Roots music program participant Pretty Dreek at the Oakland Peapod Adobe Youth Voices Academy. The video was filmed on a green screen … …
The Roots Pre-Grammy Jam Session Partners with United Roots Saturday February 11th
LOS ANGELES (CBS) — Returning on the eve of the Grammy Awards, the 8th annual Roots Jam Session is back at the House Of Blues. The announcement comes on the heels of The Roots’ 7th Grammy nomination for Best Traditional … …
