In America, Jackie Robinson is a household name, known for breaking the color barrier in professional baseball. But did you know that the color barrier in basketball was broken by a Utah native?

Wataru Misaka was the first non-white athlete in professional basketball when he was drafted by the New York Knicks. At the time, there were two professional leagues which merged into the NBA in 1949, so this legend of professional basketball has largely gone unrecognized until recently.

Meet two people who are working to bring Wat’s story to Utah audiences through a stage play: Aaron Asano Swenson, playwright of "Kilo-Wat", and actor Bryan Kido.

Two of America’s most dynamic fashion designers call Utah home: Fernanda Böhme Birkland, owner of Böhme Apparel, and Kenneth Boggs, owner of Kenneth Boggs Custom. Learn how they broke into the industry, and how their cultural heritage influences their styles, stores, and more.

Also, discover the strong influence of Africa and Latin America on American fashion today. Watch Roots, Race & Culture to focus on the intersection of passion meeting fashion.

Our diet can make a difference in how we feel and think. What’s best for our bodies? Learn how conscious food choices impact physical and mental health.

Meet Omar Abou Ismail, founder of Rawtopia and food enthusiast. His passion is sustainability and making meals from scratch in his restaurant.

Debbie Dworkin, founder of the tea brand Dr. Mushroom, is dedicated to being part of a ‘wellness renaissance’ and making mushrooms available to everyone.

Tune in to Roots, Race & Culture to see if the old saying is true that ‘you are what you eat’!