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The Impact Of 'Roots' On Pop Culture

Roots promotional poster
(Photo via History Channel)
The new "Roots" series premieres on Memorial Day.

Four decades ago when television was dominated by only three networks, the miniseries "Roots" became one of the most-watched programs in history.

Starting on Monday, a group of cable networks, including the History Channel, is reviving "Roots" for a new generation.

We spoke with ASU Associate Professor Matthew Delmont about the impact of the miniseries on popular culture and how it changed how many Americans viewed slavery.

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Steve Goldstein was a host at KJZZ from 1997 to 2022.