This Day In History: Alex Haley, famed author of ‘Roots,’ was born

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – On August 11, 1921, renowned author Alex Haley was born.

He’s best known for Roots: The Saga of an American Family, a Pulitzer-winning work that traced his ancestry from Africa through slavery, inspiring millions and a landmark TV miniseries…

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