Roots - both book and minseries was so popular in the '70's, now the book is banned. . .

[Stargleamer]

in Knox County, Tennessee where the author once lived:

— (@billkittle.bsky.social) 2026-05-16T00:22:35.673Z

https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/education/2026/05/15/knox-county-schools-bans-historical-novel-roots-by-alex-haley/90080042007/

These book bans are designed to keep people ignorant.

[Rhiannon12866]

1. My Dad was glued to the miniseries

I only caught parts of it since I worked nights back then.

[BurnDoubt]

2. They don't want us to know what happened...

I’m blown away at the notion that “it hurts our kids’ feelings”.
Their kids should NEVER have to feel responsible for things they never did, but if they deny they happened, and have no plan to see these despicable deeds prevented, then we have a problem.

[Figarosmom]

3. I saw that earlier today

It's really sad what the Southern states are doing.