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Alex Haley Memorial Photo Gallery

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Alex Haley Memorial Photo Gallery

 

The Compass Rose at the Market House
 Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial at the City Dock
The Compass Rose at the Market House Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial at the City Dock
Painting with Alex Haley Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial at the City Dock, Children listening at the feet of Alex Haley
Painting with Alex Haley Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial at the City Dock, Children listening at the feet of Alex Haley
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, another view Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, another view
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, another view Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, another view
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, view of Alex Haley Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, view of child
Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, view of Alex Haley Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley memorial, view of child
Dedication plaque states: You must hear me now with more than your ears! by Omoro Kinte, Roots. This Story Wall is dedicated to those nameless Africans, brought to the New World against their will, who struggled against terrible odds to maintain family, culture, identity and above all, hope. Heritage plaque states: The farthest-back person they ever talked about was a man they called the African. by Alex Haley, Roots. Alex Haley's Pulitzer Prize-winning book Roots inspires all peoples to embrace their heritage. As we discover our personal history, we realize that all members of the human family share a universal bond.
Dedication plaque Heritage plaque
Servitude plaque states: Share his pain! by Mandinka Elder, Roots. Millions of Africans were stolen from their families and forced to endure the horrors of the Middle Passage and slavery. The New World was built largely on their labor, on the subjugation of Native Americans, and on the indentured servitude of Europeans and Asians. Perseverance plaque states: We all suffer. If a man's wise, he learns from it. by Boteng Bediako aka Uncle Pomey, Roots. The strength and perseverance of our ancestors, such as Kunta Kinte, teach universal lessons including survival through faith, strength through family, and wisdom through forgiveness.
Servitude plaque Perseverance plaque
Faith plaque states: Behold! The only thing greater than yourself! by Omoro Kinte, Roots. Faith allows us to endure even the most bitter trials and tribulations. Through belief and faith, people are empowered to accomplish great things, if not for themselves, then for their children. Family plaque states: Your sweet grandma and all of them-they're up there watching you. Cousin Georgia, Roots. Knowing our family is knowing ourselves. Our values and tradions are forged through the struggles, heartache, pain, hopes and dreams of our ancestors.
Faith plaque Family plaque
Forgiveness plaque states: When you clench your fist, no one can put anything in your hand, nor can your hand pick up anything. by Omoro Kinte, Roots. Knowledge of history can be the first step away from anger and bitterness. Truth leads to understanding. Understanding and forgiveness lead to reconciliation and healing. Love plaque states: We must be in this place as one village! by Mandinka Elder, Roots. Love ties us to the past, connects us in the present, and links us to the future. It is not enough that we learn to live together. We must learn to repect and love each other.
Forgiveness plaque Love plaque
Diversity plaque states: Hear me! Though we are different tribes and tongues, remember we are the same people. by African Elder, Roots. America's strengh is its diversity. People come here from all over the world, bring new energy and new dreams. Each person has a story to tell, and every story enriches an invigorates us. Challenge plaque states: Things don't ever get better unless you make them better. by Tom Murray, Roots. In Roots, Alex Haley reminds us that only through individual efforts will this country overcome racial and ethnic anger, guilt, hatred and fear, and remain a beacon of opportunity and hope for oppressed people around the world.
Diversity plaque Challenge plaque
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