Malachi Kirby says it was literally a spiritual journey to take on the iconic role of Gambian warrior Kunta Kinte in the History Channel's daring remake of the 1977 mini-series, Roots. Limited time: ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. 'Roots' trailer revisits Kunta Kinte and his epic story. The first trailer for the History Channel’s remake of the 1977 slavery ...

History's four-night, eight-hour TV event, Roots, premieres May 30 Roots established its place in 1977 as one of the most influential miniseries in history, now the History Channel is introducing Alex ...

The remake of Roots is giving us a richer look at Alex Haley’s family tree, and tonight was just the first chapter. Off top, the story seems a little fuller–more rounded out. This isn’t to say that ...

Classic 1970s TV series "Roots," about one African family's struggle to survive slavery over generations, is to be remade for US television next year, the companies behind it said Friday. Emmy-award ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s a career-making performance for Kirby, the 26-year-old Brit who describes filming the miniseries as a spiritual experience.

The 34th annual The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival was held Saturday in the grounds of Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis. Robin Monroe and her grandson Noah Maura, 4, dance to the music ...

The star of the History Channel’s “Roots” talks about his faith, his strange route toward his iconic role, and what he learned from playing Kunta Kinte. But as Kirby tells the story, his casting is ...

Kunta Kinte Island sits at the mouth of the Gambia River. Though tiny – it is barely big enough to house some ruins of its past and a baobab grove – the role it has played in world history has been ...

A man named Kunta Kinte is facing attempted murder charges after police say he opened fire on three women during a Swan Avenue confrontation that nearly turned deadly. Kunta Kinte Taylor and a hail of ...

A group takes a selfie at the event. The 32nd annual Kunta Kinte Festival, a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of ...