A universal story of loss, courage and triumph, THE BOOK OF NEGROES recounts the harrowing journey of Aminata Diallo (Aunjanue Ellis, The Help, Ray) and her return home after being forced into slavery as a child. Following in the powerful tradition of “Roots”, the acclaimed mini-series event will make its U.S. broadcast premiere on BET
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Roots
Roots by Jack Toronto
on February 18th, 2011
My great great great grandparents left Devon, England, for Troy, Ontario in 1823. Headstones for their parents are in the churchyard in Parkham,
Empowered Youth The Miyanda Drum and Dance Group!
on September 29th, 2010
These empowered young ladies show their warmth, love and community spirit to all. They are a wonderful group and a great example to others.
The Black History on Salt Spring Island
on January 7th, 2010
Evelyn C. White The Afro News Salt Spring Island With the blockbuster success of his book Roots (1976) and the subsequent television miniseries, author Alex Haley tapped into a deep longing among the descendants of enslaved blacks to claim ties with our African forebears. It was my understanding of this history that prompted me to
