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Jan 16, 2012 at 9:35 am

“Roots: 35 Years Later” To Air On Oprah Winfrey Network Tonight

“Roots: 35 Years Later” To Air On Oprah Winfrey Network Tonight

The 1977 landmark television series “Roots,” which was the dramatization of late author Alex Haley‘s lineage, will be brought to life again by Oprah Winfrey.

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In order to honor the show’s 35th anniversary, Oprah will interview Cicely Tyson, Leslie Uggams,  LeVar BurtonJohn AmosLouis Gossett, Jr., and Ben Vereen (all pictured above from left to right) at her Montecito, Calif., estate.

Original clips from the miniseries will also

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Feb 4, 2010 at 11:29 am

The Author That Changed African American History – Alex Haley

The Author That Changed African American History – Alex Haley

Alex Haley, a master story teller brought us our first glimpse into the lives of slaves with his critically acclaimed book Roots. Read about Mr. Haley’s story here.

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