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989: The Television Premiere of Roots

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This chapter explores the remarkable life of Olada Equiano, from his kidnapping in Nigeria to his role as an influential abolitionist. It also discusses the cultural impact of the book and the 1977 television series 'Roots,' which brought attention to the horrors of the slave trade.

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