The black man’s ancestors all came to the land of liberty the same way — in chains. The heritage is what all black Americans have in common and it’s why one dedicated author, Alex Haley, gave 12 years ...

Far-left pundit Keith Olbermann apologized after he shocked Twitter on Tuesday by comparing President Donald Trump to “Kunta Kinte,” a fictional slave from the 1976 novel and 1977 TV miniseries “Roots ...

'Roots' trailer revisits Kunta Kinte and his epic story. The first trailer for the History Channel’s remake of the 1977 slavery epic, Roots has officially been released, and in under 3 minutes, ...

WHAT IT’S ABOUT Based on Alex Haley’s 1976 novel, “Roots: The Saga of an American Family,” this History channel adaptation of the hugely successful 1977 ABC miniseries stars Malachi Kirby as Kunta ...

John Amos, best known for his Emmy-nominated role as the older Kunta Kinte in the 1977 miniseries “Roots,” has died at 84, TheWrap has learned. A representative for the actor confirmed to TheWrap that ...

A few years ago, Malachi Kirby, who plays Kunta Kinte in the new version of “Roots,” was given a box set of the original 1977 series by his mother, who told him he should watch it. It took about a ...

Malachi Kirby says it was literally a spiritual journey to take on the iconic role of Gambian warrior Kunta Kinte in the History Channel's daring remake of the 1977 mini-series, Roots. “On the set, I ...

'Roots: The Saga of an American Family.' (NOLA.com ) In an opening scene of John Singleton's 1991 classic film "Boyz n the Hood," a young Doughboy can't believe Furious Styles is going to make his ...

Keith Olbermann is supposed to be “one of the good ones.” Suggested Reading ‘Antebellum’ and Other Projects Black Stars Should’ve Consulted Their Group Chats About Before Saying Yes Actor Rockmond ...

Deadline has confirmed that up-and-coming British actor Malachi Kirby has been cast as Kunta Kinte in A+E Networks’ remake of Alex Haley’s seminal Roots. The event TV series will follow the iconic ...

Keith Olbermann has apologized after getting dragged for hours on social media for comparing President Trump to a slavery figure. The ex-sports broadcaster and political commentator drew ire Tuesday ...