Event Brief
Advocates praise 'Roots' return to KCS shelves
Filed: Jun 03, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET
Summary: Children’s advocates applaud the return of 'Roots' to Knoxville-area library shelves, saying slavery and segregation are key history lessons.
WHO: Children’s advocates and community leaders
WHAT: They praised the return of Alex Haley’s 'Roots' to KCS library shelves
WHEN: Jun 03, 2026 at 6:04 PM ET
WHERE: Knox County Public Library (KCS)
WHY: Leaders say difficult topics like slavery, segregation, and injustice are important parts of history students should study.
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