Alex Haley/Kunte Kinte Memorial
The City Dock
Annapolis, MD

This is a tribute to the renowned author of "Roots," Alex Haley, and his search for his true African heritage. Mr. Haley's ancestor the African slave Kunte Kinte landed on this very dock in the 17th Century. Haley is depicted here reading his book "Roots" to a group of children. The sculpture was installed on December 9, 1999.