Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial Supporting Figures - Annapolis, MD
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N 38° 58.656 W 076° 29.218
18S E 371197 N 4315342
A sculpture in downtown Annapolis, Maryland.
Waymark Code: WM14E5H
Location: Maryland, United States
Date Posted: 06/21/2021
Views: 3
The plaque says, "To commemorate the arrival in this harbor of Kunte Kinte, immortalized by Alex Haley in Roots, and all others who came to these shores in bondage and who by their toil, character and ceaseless struggle for freedom have helped to make these Unites States. A luta continua!"
"Kunte Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial. An educational, inspirational, and healing place revealing universal messages of Alex Haley's Roots saga. Components of this site were dedicated in three stages: September, 1997; December 1999; and June 2002. Participants in the dedications included the Kunte Kinte-Alex Haley Foundation; notable officials from the Federal, Maryland State, Anne Arundel County, and City of Annapolis Governments; the United States Naval Academy; the Haley and Ridout families; and Roots film star John Amos. Thousands of people from across the USA and other countries attended the dedications thereby reflecting the universal appeal of Haley's messages."
"Alex Haley, Family and Heritage. Alex Haley, in his family's story, Roots, shows how the strength of the human spirit to overcome challenges comes from maintaining strong family connections and pride in one's heritage. Here Alex shares heritage stories with children of diverse ethnic groups. Take time to share heritage stories with children so they can pass on their proud heritage and learn respect for the heritage of others."
Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Kunta Kinte-Alex Haley Memorial
Figure Type: Human
Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: Ed Dwight
Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1997
Materials used: Bronze
Location: Annapolis, Maryland
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