Kunta Kinte (/ ˈkuːntɑː ˈkɪnteɪ / KOON-tah KIN-tay; c. 1750 – c. 1822) is a fictional character in the 1976 novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family by American author Alex Haley.

2015年8月3日 · Once known as James Island, Kunta Kinte Island was a holding ground for captured slaves before they were shipped to America. The island is named for its most famous …

2016年5月30日 · Roots follows Kunta Kinte and his family, from their origins in Gambia to their forced upheaval to America as slaves. Considering the historical context of his life, viewers …

2024年11月22日 · Kunta Kinte emerged as a powerful symbol of African ancestry and identity for millions of Americans. His story resonated deeply, connecting people to their roots and …

Roots: The Saga of an American Family is a 1976 novel written by Alex Haley. It tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an 18th-century Mandinka, captured as an adolescent, sold into slavery in Africa, …

Located in historic Annapolis, Maryland, the Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial symbolizes the triumph of the human spirit. It conveys Alex Haley’s vision for national racial reconciliation and …

Kunta Kinte was a Mandinka warrior from the African village of Juffere. His parents were Omoro Kinte and Binta Kinte. Kunta is the central character of the miniseries.

2018年3月20日 · Who is Kunta Kinte? Kunta Kinte is a fictional African slave taken to 18th-century America in the novel and adapted TV series Roots. Based on the character and his …

Kunta Kinte (aka Kunta Kante / Kunte) is the principle character from the book titled Roots: The Saga of An American Family (Doubleday: 1976) written by the Pulitzer Prize winning author …

Kunta Kinte was one of 98 enslaved people brought to Annapolis, Maryland aboard the ship Lord Ligonier in 1767, and despite many years in bondage, he never lost his connection to his …