- Haley received a Pulitzer Prize for his book, and the TV series won several major awards.
- Including weeks on The New York Times bestseller list, the book is considered a publishing and cultural sensation.
- An official Tennessee historical marker in Henning marks the site of Haley's house and grave, describing the impact of Roots.
- Sinéad O'Connor's 1988 hit "Mandinka" was inspired by Alex Haley's book.
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