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Knox County Schools remove 'Roots' from libraries
Filed: May 15, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Knox County Schools removed Alex Haley’s “Roots” from libraries, citing Tennessee law, prompting debate from educators and historians.
WHO: Knox County Schools; educators and historians
WHAT: Removal of Alex Haley’s “Roots” from school libraries
WHEN: May 15, 2026 at 6:42 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: Knox County Schools cited Tennessee law as the reason for banning “Roots” from school libraries.
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