"Roots" by Alex Haley, a globally-renowned book about Black history and an official TN state book, has been banned in Knox ...

A sculpture of Haley stands in Morningside Park. He donated his personal papers, including drafts of "Roots," to the ...

After Knox County Schools banned the globally renowned book "Roots" by Alex Haley, the late author's family is speaking out.

The writer Rashidah Ismaili honors a storied literary tradition by hosting Salon d’Afrique, a creative gathering for ...

The dancer and choreographer was a virtuoso performer in his own right—and a valued mentor to others.

The landmark 1976 novel joins dozens of books by Black authors facing increased scrutiny and removal in schools nationwide. A ...

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"Roots" by Alex Haley was taken off shelves after a district review found part of the book violated a relatively new state law called the age-appropriate materials act.

Knox County Schools' ban of Alex Haley's "Roots" under Tennessee law has sparked concerns from historians and educators.

The removal of "Roots" from Knox County school libraries has ignited debate over book bans and the interpretation of ...