Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial

To commemorate the arrival in this harbor of Kunta Kinte immortalized by Alex Haley in Roots, and all others who came to these shores in bondage and who by their toil. Character and ceaseless struggle for freedom have helped to make these United States.

Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial

An educational, inspirational, and healing place revealing universal messages of Alex Haley's Roots saga. Interpretive Architect: Gary S. Schwerzler Sculptor: Ed Dwight Writer: Wiley A. Hall, III Designer: Peter D. Tasi Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation Present and Founder: Leonard A. Blackshear

When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand, nor can your hand pick up anything. -Omoro Kinte, Roots

We must be in this place as one village! -Mandinka Elder, Roots

Alex Haley, in his family's story, Roots, shows how the strength of human spirit to overcome challenges comes from maintaining strong family connections and pride in one's heritage. Here Alex shares heritage stories with children of diverse ethnic groups.

You must hear me now with more than your ears! -Omoro Kinte

Hear me! Though we are of different tribes and tongues, remember we are the same people! -African Elder, Roots

Things don't ever get better unless you make them better. -Tom Murray, Roots

Your sweet grandma and all of them- they're up there watching you. -Cousin Georgia, Roots