Alex Haley
Sort by:
- Famous Tennessean: Alex HaleyThis is the second in a series of articles pertaining to Famous Tennesseans. Not only does that include those born in Tennessee, but also those with some connection to the Volunteer State, such as Alex Haley.
- Book Review: Roots: The Saga of an American Family by Alex HaleyA novel based on factual information which begins with Kunta Kinte, an African slave, and follows the lives of his descendants.
Roots Written by Alex HaleyThis brilliant story tells us the monumental saga of one man's twelve year search for his family's origins. His determination and single minded devotion to his cause.- Historical Examples of Courage (No.14) Alex Haley Roots of Faith and TruthA brief analogy on Alex Haley's wonderful life.
- Reaction Paper to Television Series Roots by Alex HaleyWhat occurs throughout the series on Negro slavery. In addition to comments and observations based on historical facts.
- Alex Haley from Famous to Fraud when the Truth Came OutAlex Haley's Roots is often cited as an awakening to blacks in America about the plight of "their people" during slavery. It was later proven the author plagiarized various accounts of his book. This resulted in a civil suit that cost him $650,000.
The Legacy of Alex Haley - the Man Behind RootsSince August 11th, what would have been Alex Haley's 87th birthday, his genealogical novels Roots and Queen have been given various honors and both have been made into film series.- Biography of Alex Haley, African American Writer and HistorianWhen I was growing up in the 1970's, Roots WAS Black History. The movie and the book Roots by Alex Haley taught African Americans about the history of slavery and gave us insight into how it still affected us.
Alex Haley's Roots - a ReviewThis article is a review of the mini-series Roots, which can now be purchase on DVD.- Most Notable African American Authors of All TimesSome of the most notable African American Authors of all times are also poets, lecturers, professors, historians, producers, actors and activists.
- 35 Years Ago, "Roots" Provoked Dialogue, Ruled PrimetimeRoots made blacks and whites come to terms with a part of American history that a lot of them wanted to forget.
Gravel Root Capsules Health BenefitsGravel root is a medicinal plant native to North America. learn about Gravel root
Failure to Take RootHere, the poet uses a sestina, a highly structured form of poetry, to discuss her fears of permanence and stability even though her desire for those things pulls at her, as well. It is a dilemma of roots and wings. Which one trumps the other?- Health Benefits of Senega RootThe health benefits of Senega root was originally discovered by the Seneca Indians who used it as a cure for rattlesnake bites.
- Build an Outdoor Root CellarA root cellar is a place store fruits and vegetables during the winter. There are several options for building a root cellar; these are some options for outdoor root cellars.
The Needs of a Root CellarA root cellar is simply somewhere that people can store fruits and vegetables during the winter. They just need some basic perimeters met to keep your food fresh.
Find the Good and Praise ItHow building up a child's self esteem will make their future relationships, healthy ones. Women some times end up in a relationship that is centered around her being put down for every thing that she does. This type of relationship is not a healthy one- "Roots" - Alex Haleya review of Alex Haley's "Roots" that was "by chance being in the Bicentennial Year of the United States" as mentioned in the Dedication of the book.
- From Africa to the WorldAn analysis of some African survivals in the New World of the Americas and the Caribbean.
- Girdling Root DiseaseGirdling root disease damages trees.
- Square Root DayMarch 3, is better known to students around the country for "Square Root Day."
It's Hip to Be Square! Today is Square Root Day3/3/09 is Square Root Day, we can celebrate this mathematical holiday thanks to Ron Gordon.- Our Dear AfricaLets really see what Africa is made up of.
- Rooting Plants Ordinarily Considered Difficult to Root in WaterPlants that normally are not rooted in water may be rooted by reducing transpiration.
Cooking with Roots: Enhance Your Cooking and Expand Your PalateDiscover what roots have to offer for your diet and health. You will be plesantly surprised at the benefits of these complex carbohydrates and fibers.- The Health Benefits of Alum RootAlum Root, also known as cranesbill or wild geranium, can be used in many ways but it's most widely known for its use as a powerful astringent and antiseptic.
- What I Learned About the Culture of AfricaOverview of African Culture
Review: ROOTS 30th Anniversary Edition DVD Verses the BookI read the book, and watched the movie, and then compared them.
Africanancestry.com: How African-Americans Can Trace Their AncestryThis article is an aide to give insight into the measures being taken through scientific study to assist African-Americans in discovering their roots.- Pleurisy Root for Respiratory Trouble and MorePleurisy root is a plant that can be used for respiratory trouble. Respiratory infections can be helped if you drink tea made with pleurisy root. Pleurisy root is a ornamental perennial plant.
- Interesting African FactsOf all malaria cases in the world ninety percent are in Africa.
