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Nearly forty years after Roots debuted on national television, the History Channel has brought the iconic story back to the forefront of our nation’s consciousness. History’s re-imagining of one of the highest-rated TV shows of all time “will allow new audiences to experience this epic family saga with a new vision that is both inspiring […]

“Roots 35 Years Later” will include clips from the production as well as in depth interviews. You will be able to see this historic event during MLK Weekend.

I can remember sitting in front of the television in 1977 and watching the series “Roots.” For a whole week it held the entire nation spellbound. SOURCE: Montgomery Advertiser

VIA:  Biography.com (born August 11, 1921, Ithaca, New York, U.S.—died February 10, 1992, Seattle, Washington) American writer whose works of historical fiction and reportage depicted the struggles of African Americans. Although his parents were teachers, Haley was an indifferent student. He began writing to avoid boredom during voyages while serving in the U.S. Coast Guard […]