Kunta Kinte (/ ˈkuːntɑː ˈkɪnteɪ / KOON-tah KIN-tay) is the main character from the 1976 novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family by American author Alex Haley.

As a young boy, Alex Haley first learned of his African ancestor, Kunta Kinte, by listening to the family stories of his maternal grandparents while spending his summers in Henning, Tennessee.

May 23, 2024 · The story of Kunta Kinte, as Haley tells it in Roots, begins with his birth in 1750 in Juffure, Gambia. He is captured as a teenager by slave traders and makes the terrible journey …

Nov 22, 2024 · Kunta Kinte belonged to the Mandinka people, an ethnic group from West Africa. The Mandinka were known for their rich cultural traditions, including oral storytelling and a …

Born in 1750 in Juffure, Gambia, Kunta is the eldest son of Binta and Omoro Kinte, part of the respected Mandinka clan. He enjoys a traditional upbringing, deeply rooted in his cultural …

Throughout his time in America, Kunta Kinte was defined by his resistance against the dehumanizing conditions of slavery. Despite numerous attempts to escape and return to his …

Kunta Kinte (or Kunta Kante / Kunte) of Gambia's Juffureh village belonged to the Mandinka tribe and was captured by slavers in Juffure (Juffureh), Gambia, in 1767. The book titled Roots was …

Aug 10, 2025 · The Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival is a family-oriented cultural celebration for all to enjoy live music and dance performances, world foods and artisan vendors, as well as …

Now known as the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, the festival is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of …

Kunta Kinteh Island, formerly known as James Island, played a significant role in the transatlantic slave trade. The island was initially used by Portuguese traders for trading purposes, but later, …