The "X' in Alex Haley: Reflections on Roots, Race, and Kinship.

The article focuses on Alex Haley's "Roots," examining its influence on perceptions of African heritage among African Americans and its implications for identity politics and heritage tourism. It delves into the complexities of 'roots' and 'routes' within diaspora studies, exploring intersections with kinship, race, and the commodification of genealogy while questioning essentialist notions of identity.