Alex Haley
GambiaauthorMaleb. 19216.1Global Dominance: 0.00%Alex Haley was an American writer and journalist best known for his works 'Roots' and 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X,' where he collaborated with Malcolm X to document the life and thoughts of the influential civil rights leader, helping to shape his legacy and impact on American society.
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Alex Haley is referenced for his approach to storytelling and history in literature.
“Otros crearon esta realidad y yo la escribo”: Leonardo Padura
Mexico· 2026-09-21
Alex Haley's work ROOTS transformed how millions understood slavery and ancestry.
COMMENTARY: Fifty years of Roots: The Gambia must reclaim, preserve and carry forward a global legacyGambia· 2026-09-10
Alex Haley's novel Roots was published during the pluralistic climate of the 1976 bicentennial.
The US celebrated the end of a ‘long national nightmare’ as it turned 200. What about now? | Donald Trump
United Kingdom· 2026-07-04
Alex Haley’s novel Roots inspired the title of King Kunta.
From Brontë to Ballard, Orwell to Okri: the best songs inspired by literature – ranked! | MusicUnited Kingdom· 2026-02-12
His reference to Roots, adapted from the work of Alex Haley, is apt.
Renaming, scripture, and cultural memory | Letters
Jamaica· 2025-12-25
Alex Haley’s TV series Roots casts his slavery re-enactment story around the renaming of an enslaved young man.
What’s in a name? | LettersJamaica· 2025-12-24
Alex Haley co-wrote the autobiography that inspired the film 'Malcolm X', showcasing the life of a significant figure.
Il est de retour sur la Croisette ce lundi avec "Highest 2 Lowest": les cinq films de Spike Lee qu'il faut absolument voir
Monaco· 2025-05-18
Alex Haley, senior project manager at Versani Properties, discussed the construction plans at a public consultation.
PI development targets construction start in ‘25
Bahamas· 2025-05-07
Alex Haley was the author who collaborated with Malcolm X on his autobiography.
Sám seba nazýval „najrozhnevanejším černochom v Amerike“
Slovakia· 2025-04-20
Alex Haley wrote the autobiography of Malcolm X, which includes his controversial views.
La extraordinaria capacidad para aprender de Malcolm X, el líder afroestadounidense cuyo asesinato conmocionó a EEUU hace 60 años
Uruguay· 2025-03-07
