Tag Archives: Roots
Quentin Tarantino Says “Roots “Didn’t Move Me.”
The controversial director stirs controversy by stating that 'nothing rings true' about "Roots."
What do you think of his comments?
By Cedric 'Big Ced' Thornton
How to Uncover Your Roots With a Genealogy Trip
New York Times best-selling author Lalita Tademy shares tips
Start with the resources you have on hand before you embark on trip to find…
By Demetria Irwin
Black History: Never Stop Telling Our Story
Thirty-five years ago, the landmark television mini-series Roots first aired on ABC for eight consecutive…
By Earl G. Graves, Sr.
The Oscars Decoded: 12 Black Actors Who Won & Their Career Impact
An examination of the dozen African American thespians who excelled in their craft on Hollywood's biggest night
With The Help’s Viola Davis & Octavia Spencer up for Oscars at the 84th Academy…
By Darralynn Hutson
A 35th Anniversary Tribute to the Landmark ‘Roots’ Miniseries
This history-making television event breathed credibility into the idea that I could, indeed, do and be anything I wanted to.
While the miniseries’ place in the firmament of American television history is firmly established, the…
