Roots Under Attack in Tennessee

Fifty years after “Roots” shook America by centering Black history as foundational to the nation’s story, it’s being targeted again—this time by a Tennessee school board pulling the Pulitzer-winning book over a single rape scene. The move, rooted in outdated “age-appropriate” claims, feels like an attack on truth itself, especially since Alex Haley lived in the very town now censoring his legacy. “Roots” didn’t just tell a story—it forced America to confront its brutal past, even when it was uncomfortable. Its enduring power lies in its unflinching truth, a truth now under siege by those who’d rather rewrite history than reckon with it. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/42b3828b7d7961a6