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 [Alex Haley] Original Airdate: 2/25/1991 Length: 00:05:36 Item Type: newstape - edited story master Go to full description for this item. Description : Abstract Marcus Jones reports that Alex Haley (author) discussed African American history and his work at a Black History Month event at Harvard University. Jones notes that Haley is in great demand as a speaker during Black History Month. Jones' report includes footage of Haley speaking to students and faculty at Harvard. Jones interviews Haley. Haley talks about how he came to write the novel Roots. Haley also discusses the importance of African American history and the importance of Black History Month. Haley believes that Black History Month is important because it draws attention to African American history. Haley says that he is concerned about a lack of historical awareness among African Americans. Jones's report is accompanied by footage from the television series based on Roots. Contributor : Reporter Marcus Jones
Subject : Keywords African Americans - History Authors Universities and colleges Subject : Personal Names Haley, Alex Jones, Marcus Subject : Corporate Names (Organization names) Harvard University Subject : Geographic Locations Cambridge (Mass.) Type : Genre News - Television |
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