ALEX HALEY; widely known for miniseries 'Roots' and 'The Autobiography of Malcolm X.

Alex Haley served in the U.S. Coast Guard for two decades before pursuing a career as a writer. He eventually helmed a series of interviews for Playboy magazine and later co-authored The Autobiography of Malcolm X. The following decade, Haley made history with his book Roots, Chronicles of his family line from the Gambia to the enslaved-holding South. Also in this video, Did you know? Wangari Maathai is the first African woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for "her contribution to sustainable development, democracy and peace" On October 8, 2004 As you may know, The Black History Buff Podcast is a fully independent project. We aren’t backed by a publishing house, advertising partners or a major enterprise. For our existence, we depend on our loyal listeners – we depend on you. So from this month onwards, you will be able to become an official member of our small but fast-growing village and support our mission to share hidden stories from History. Join the village https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory Some of the benefits of membership include - Early access to new episodes - Bonus episodes and content - Be part of the creation of new episodes - Guest memberships Video Equipment Used During Walking Videos: DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Gimbal Camera (Compact camera with a gimbal) https://amzn.to/3Nh284E Apple MacBook Air laptop https://amzn.to/3Y0tqRJ Lowepro ProTactic 450 AW II Black Pro Modular Backpack https://amzn.to/3ZVaQNd Falcam F38 Aluminum Alloy Multi-Hole Quick Release Kit https://amzn.to/3ZUJI16 59Inch/146cm Selfie Stick Tripod for Gopro https://amzn.to/4eyAX11 Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds https://amzn.to/3XYNROH Podcasting Equipment: Shure SM7B Vocal Dynamic Microphone https://amzn.to/3BK1YzX Audient EVO 4 USB Audio Interface sound card for music production https://amzn.to/4gZ4LFY beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO Over-Ear Studio Monitor Headphones https://amzn.to/3BwPb3Q Audio Books: Audible Free Trial httpblackhistor06n.co.uk/Audible-Free-Trial-Digital-Membership/dp/B00OPA2XFG?tag=blackhistor06 The Autobiography of Malcolm X: As Told to Alex Haley https://amzn.to/4gXr7Hz The New Jim Crow by Michelle Alexander https://amzn.to/3XR7l82 Frederick Douglass: Prophet of Freedom by David W. Blight https://amzn.to/3TVCINK Currently Reading: Freeman's Challenge: The Murder That Shook America's Original Prison for Profit https://amzn.to/3YgoxFe BLK ART: The Audacious Legacy of Black Artists and Models in Western Art https://amzn.to/4dD0LYJ The Oxford Companion to Black British History https://amzn.to/4eyUs9S Recommended Reading: The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois https://amzn.to/4exCLYl Philosophy and Opinions of Marcus Garvey https://amzn.to/3BuTwEI Stamped from the Beginning https://amzn.to/47XhvZj So thank you, for listening, for sharing and for joining us on our mission. King Kurus, The Black History Buff https://steadyhq.com/en/blackhistory https://plnk.to/blackhistory/e/

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