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Roots Marathon

Tuesday, December 24th at 8A/7C.
06/02/2021

LeVar Burton Celebrates Alex Haley On 44th Anniversary Of ‘Roots’

He was 19 when he was cast as Kunta Kinte.
01/24/2021

Mother Furious After School Taped Students Wrists Together, Made Them Lay Down Flat, And Watch Roots In Slavery Role Play

Shardé Carrington said the lesson was “irresponsible."
09/19/2017

Another Actor Is Not Here for the 'Roots' Remake

Snoop isn't the only one.
06/06/2016

[Commentary] What Does Snoop's 'Boycott' of the 'Roots' Remake Have to Do With You?

He has the right to speak his mind.
06/03/2016

Laurence Fishburne Confirmed to Star in Roots Remake

Black-ish star will play the role of Alex Haley.
07/02/2015

Remake of Groundbreaking Miniseries Roots in the Works

The 1977 classic will get an update.
11/06/2013

This Day in Black History: Aug. 11, 1921

Alex Haley was born in New York.
08/11/2013

Commentary: Django Is the Slavery Movie Not Really About Slavery

Quentin Tarantino's film is just another action movie.
12/11/2012

Atlanta Man Plans Memorial Day Reunion With African Kin

For one man, family reunion has a whole new meaning.
05/24/2012

This Day in Black History: April 18, 1977

"Roots" author Alex Haley won the Pulitzer Prize.
04/18/2012