Alex Haley, author of "Roots" was awarded Pultizer Prize.

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BILL VAUGHAN'S TASTY CLIPS: Michelle Obama, The Roots unite to energize voters

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Best-Selling Author, Noreen Henry, to Host Virtual Conference Featuring African American Experts

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