My Conversation with Alex Haley
Greetings all.
Since this is Black History Month here in the USA, I thought it might be appropriate to publish this interview,
A Conversation with Alex Haley
Author Alex Haley is best remembered for his novel, Roots, an historical drama based on his family’s history. Roots later became an epic mini-series portraying in poignant detail the realities of slavery.
I had a number of conversations/interviews with Alex over the years. As Providence would have it, the last interview I had with him was just days before his death. Interestingly enough he sent me this letter of commendation subsequent to our interview:
“Scott Ross? You’d have a hard time finding a greater combination of street smarts, on – camera savvy and born – again gentleman.”
I received this letter the day Alex died. It very well could have been one his final writings!
Previously, I had the opportunity to talk with him at his Alabama farm before Haley’s death in 1992. In this fascinating interview, Alex Haley discusses controversial topics like hate, racism within the black community, and affirmative action. Some of his responses might surprise you and many of the issues we discussed are still relevant today.
I had a number of conversations/interviews with Alex over the years. As Providence would have it, the last interview I had with him was just days before his death. Interestingly enough he sent me this letter of commendation subsequent to our interview:
“Scott Ross? You’d have a hard time finding a greater combination of street smarts, on – camera savvy and born – again gentleman.”
Previously, I had the opportunity to talk with him at his Alabama farm before Haley’s death in 1992. In this fascinating interview, Alex Haley discusses controversial topics like hate, racism within the black community, and affirmative action. Some of his responses might surprise you and many of the issues we discussed are still relevant today.
http://blogs.cbn.com/ScottRoss/archive/2009/02/20/a-conversation-with-alex-haley.aspx