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Knoxville historian urges history in representation debate

Reinstating Alex Haley’s “Roots” in Knox County schools sparks debate over representation and history across Tennessee.
WHO: Knoxville historian
WHAT: Calls for Tennessee to look to history as debates over representation continue following the reinstatement of “Roots” in schools
WHEN: Jun 1, 2026 at 9:54 AM ET
WHERE: Knox County, Tennessee
WHY: The reinstatement of Alex Haley's “Roots” in Knox County schools ignites broader debate over representation and history in Tennessee.

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