Alex Haley won a Pulitzer Prize for the novel Roots: The Saga of an American Family.
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Alex Haley spent about 12 years researching and writing the book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family." He conducted interviews, traveled extensively, and delved into historical records to trace his ancestry back to Africa.
Ophrahs an African-American. Ophrahs ancetrals roots trace back to Liberia. Which is located in West Africa!
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No. His family roots trace back to Ireland.
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If you are speaking of your American Indian roots, to trace the origins it might be possible by using DNA. It would even be more help if you have relatives and they would give their DNA as well.
It is possible that Alex Haley has living ancestors in West Africa, as his roots trace back to the Gambia region. However, the extent to which specific living descendants can be traced back is uncertain due to gaps in historical records and genealogy. Researching and confirming living descendants in West Africa would require thorough genealogical investigation.