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[Opinion] Prepare to Cry: LeVar Burton on the Passing of His 'Roots' co-star, John Amos
But one of the most touching tributes of all came from LeVar Burton, Amos’ co-star in the hit 1977 mini-series “Roots.” Burton played a young Kunta Kinte, the son of an African warrior who ...
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Scotland bans the use of terms like ‘slaves’ and ‘slave trade’ from its curriculum
Scotland's exam authority, the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA), has replaced terms like "slaves" and "slave trade" ...
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Roots and Coming To America star John Amos dies aged 84
He went on to portray the older version of Kunta Kinte in the ground-breaking miniseries, Roots. Amos scored his only Emmy nomination for his role in the 1977 series which depicted the atrocities ...
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The five Black governors who came before Maryland's Wes Moore
When Wes Moore took the oath of office as Maryland governor in January 2023, he moved into a governor’s mansion surrounded by history. Within blocks of the residence is a ...