Gambians battle to save Kunta Kinte island from erosion to preserve history

Actor Malachi Kirby Steps Into Historic Role in ‘Roots’ Remake In Part 1 of the 1977 miniseries reboot, his character Kunta Kinte goes from African warrior to American slave.

Meet Malachi Kirby, the British actor giving a stellar performance of Kunta Kinte in Roots The British-born actor talked to The Root about playing the iconic character, the pride he felt In watching the original and the impact LeVar Burton had on his performance.

YahooTV The 26-year-old Brit who plays Kunta Kinte in HISTORY's Roots Series reveals five things you don't know about him — and why he's surprised he's starring in the remake.

HuffPost Black Voices 'Roots' Star Malachi Kirby joins us to talk about his role as Kunta Kinte on the new adaptation of the legendary series.

HuffPost Black Voices 'Roots' Star Malachi Kirby joins us to talk about his role as Kunta Kinte on the new adaptation of the legendary series.

Alex Haley, Roots and the Enduring Power of Black Myth A remake of Roots and a new biography of author Alex Haley have placed Kunta Kinte and his once-maligned creator back in history’s sights.

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The story of Kunta Kinte, the slave who fought back