Since its publication, Alex Haley’s “Roots” has sparked a worldwide movement, empowering individuals to reconnect with their ancestry and celebrate cultural identity. From classrooms to communities, its message of resilience and unity has inspired countless stories of transformation, bridging generations and continents in the pursuit of understanding and pride.

Dr. My Haley is the widow and collaborator of the 1976 bestselling novel that shaped America: “Roots: The Saga of an American Family.” She is the founder of the Alex Haley Roots Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that directly supports innovative programs, digital curricula, and community-led initiatives that reconnect people with shared histories and build inclusive futures, making it easier than ever to invest in learning, equity, and long-term cultural change.

The Road to Roots Movement invites every American to become both student and teacher in the ongoing story of our nation's heritage. By tracing our individual paths back through time, we discover the common threads that bind us together and the unique experiences that make each family's journey remarkable.

Join us on the road back to where we came from, and forward to where we're going together.