Alex Haley, the author of the groundbreaking book Roots: The Saga of an American Family, was born on August 11, 1921, in Ithaca, New York. His work, particularly Roots, had a profound impact on American culture and history by tracing his family’s history back to Africa, focusing on the legacy of slavery and its effects on generations of African Americans. Roots became a major bestseller and was later adapted into a successful miniseries. Haley’s work continues to be highly regarded for its cultural significance.
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