Leaders argue that difficult topics such as slavery, segregation and injustice are important parts of history that students ...

The reinstatement of Alex Haley's "Roots" in Knox County schools ignites a broader debate on representation and history in ...

It joins a list of 118 other books banned in the district.

The ban and eventual reinstatement of "Roots" has been a hot topic in Knox County for a few weeks. Here's what to know.

After Knox County Schools banned the globally renowned book "Roots" by Alex Haley, the late author's family is speaking out.

A sculpture of Haley stands in Morningside Park. He donated his personal papers, including drafts of "Roots," to the ...

With third-highest number of books banned, state removes renowned work about slave trade from library shelves ...

Lamar Alexander shares memories of author Alex Haley and talks about his new book, "The Education of a Senator." ...

Bo Roberts, former World's Fair president and friend of Alex Haley, is stunned by the ban of 'Roots' from school libraries.

On Monday, officials from Annapolis and West Africa will gather at the Alex Haley Memorial at Annapolis City Dock at 1 p.m. to mark the statue’s 25th anniversary. Erected in 1999 to commemorate Haley, ...

In 1985, a venerated American author described his affinity for a certain underdog city with big charm. He noted that city's "steadily rising image as a pleasant, entertaining, positive city either to ...