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Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
“[Land] was a big part of Black wealth 200 years ago — so it’s [about] making a good connection back to it.”
Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
"A major part of the Roots Fund initiative is to combine music and culture with wine to make people more engaged and comfortable with wine,”
Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
“We always knew it had to be more than just giving a scholarship. No hand-outs, but support at an extremely high level, which would guarantee success.”
WABE/Closer Look with Rose Scott Roots Funds offers scholarships, mentorship and job placement to diversify wine industry
NPR Podcast Collection Re-air of the podcast: Closer Look with Rose Scott
World News Today The Roots Fund and Wines for the Culture Working to Increase Diversity in Wine Industry Through New Scholarship Fund
11 Alive (TV) - Atlanta Nonprofit pairing diversity with wine
Philadelphia Inquirer On His Podcast ‘Wine and Hip Hop,’ Jermaine Stone Aims to Bridge Cultures
The New York Times On His Podcast ‘Wine and Hip Hop,’ Jermaine Stone Aims to Bridge Cultures
v1019.com 5 Black Athletes You Didn’t Know Were In The Wine Industry
The Manual.com The Roots Fund is changing the American wine scene for the better
City Guide New York Auction Event Listing
All Events Auction Event Listing
Wine Enthusiast What It’s Really Like to Be a Black Wine Professional
Wine Spectator Ali Thomas Takes 'Rosé All Day' To Heart
The Patch Roots Fund 2nd Annual Charity Auction in Partnership with Zachys
Vinepair ‘Virginia Wine Hype Man’ Reggie Leonard Is Breaking Barriers for the Next Generation of Winemakers
Yahoo (Syndication of The Grio) Gabrielle Union-Wade and Dwyane Wade to receive President’s Award at NAACP Image Awards
WTTW Esmé’s Beverage Director Pairs Drinks with a High-End Cheeto and Champions Social Impact Producers
Black Facts (syndication of Cuisine Noir Story) Black Athletes in Wine Team Up in Support of The Roots Funds
Cuisine Noir Black Athletes in Wine Team Up in Support of The Roots Funds
Wine Spectator - InstagramStories: Call to Action about ticketsSomm TV (online) Has Diversity in Wine Progressed Since 2020?
Wine Business In Honor of Black History Month Black Athletes in the Wine Industry Team Up in Support of The Roots Fund
Forbes 8 Black-Owned Wines To Try This Black History Month—And Beyond
Wine Industry Advisor In Honor of Black History Month Black Athletes in the Wine Industry Team Up in Support of The Roots FundUncorked & Uncultured WHO’S STILL DOING THE WORK? MAKING WINE INCLUSIVE TAKES COMMITMENT
Wine & Spirits The Roots Fund’s Second Annual Auction Gala
Wine Industry Advisor The Roots Fund Partners with Zachys for the Second Year on Annual Auction Gala on March 5th in NYCWine Industry Advisor Santosh Varghese Joins the Board of the Roots Fund
Rachael RayCarlton Discussed Founding The Roots Fund and it's impact on industryNew Times
Music in the Bottle Podcast Ikimi Podcast Interview
Heritage Radio Network/All in the Industry Podcast Interview with Anthony Giglio
Wine Industry Advisor The Roots Fund Opens Applications for 2022 Fall General Scholarships and Fall College Scholarships Today
Wine Enthusiast Digital (winemag.com) Ikimi on the Future 40 List
WNYC/The Takeaway Interview with Carlton
‘Community Breeds Support’: 5 Questions With Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
Wine Enthusiast What Does ‘Supple’ Mean in Wine?
Wine Spectator Wineries Celebrate Pride with Artist Labels, Festivals and More
Wine Enthusiast Digital (winemag.com) Ikimi on the Future 40 List
WNYC/The Takeaway Interview with Carlton
‘Community Breeds Support’: 5 Questions With Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
Wine Enthusiast What Does ‘Supple’ Mean in Wine?
Wine Spectator Wineries Celebrate Pride with Artist Labels, Festivals and More
VINTed with Scout Driscoll The Roots Fund Feature: Securing a Pathway for the BIPOC Community in Wine
CNN One of the first Black master sommeliers is on a mission
Black Enterprise BLACK WOMAN-CREATED NONPROFIT ‘THE ROOTS FUND’ RAISE OVER $400K IN 1ST CHARITY GALA TO BRING MORE BLACK WINE SCHOLARS INTO INDUSTRY
Food and Beverage Magazine The Roots Fund & Zachys Raise Over $400,000 At First Annual Charity Auction Benefiting Diversity In The Wine Industry
Dr. Liz Thach The Roots Fund & Zachys Raise Over $400,000 At First Annual Charity Auction Benefiting Diversity In The Wine Industry
Wine Industry Advisor The Roots Fund & Zachys Raise Over $400,000 at First Annual Charity Auction Benefiting Diversity in the Wine Industry
Fast Company New CNN show spotlights cultural discourse beyond tourism’s beaten path
Chicago Food Magazine The Dawson's Rosé All May Patio Party
Wine Spectator Roots Fund Auction Raises $200,000 for Wine Industry Diversity Efforts
Wine Spectator Roots Fund Auction Raises More Than $400,000 for Wine Industry Diversity Efforts
Pix, The Drop Meet Ikimi Dubose-Woodson, the Powerhouse Behind The Roots Fund
Sweet July Investing with Intention
Invited NYC The Roots Fund and Zachys Host Charity Wine Auction
The Swirl Suite Podcast Interview with Ikimi Dubose-Woodson
Sweet July A Spotlight On Women In Wine: Sweet July x The Roots FundEOnlineDo-Gooder Gallery
Footwear News Gabrielle Union Enjoys Wine Night in Red Flowy Dress and Green Sandals Yahoo Lifestyle Gabrielle Union And Dwyane Wade Step Out In All-Red Ensembles For Wine Night
Wine Recently New Charity Auction Gala Created to Benefit the Roots Fund
Shanken News Daily Wine Spectator: New Charity Auction Gala Created To Benefit The Roots Fund
Wine Spectator New Charity Auction Gala Created to Benefit the Roots Fund
FSR Magazine Nonprofit Seeks to Boost BIPOC in Wine
Wine & Spirits The Roots Fund Partners with Zachys for Charity Auction
Wine Industry Advisor The Roots Fund Partners with Zachys for Charity Auction Benefitting the Fund’s Mission to Create Opportunities for Communities of Color in the Wine Industry
Thrillist 8 Black-Owned Wineries and Wine Labels to Support Across California
The Manual The Most Influential Black Voices in Wine
Total Food Service Carlton McCoy, Jr. MS Q&A