good afternoon. may allah bless him and his father for their research and helping people research their families history. " roots " was my baptism into genealogical research after reading alex haley's articles in " reader's digest " and " ebony " in 1976 and 1977.it was a blessing to have seen " roots " this past weekend on tv one.they are to be commended for their bringing this to people who never saw " roots when it first appeared on television in 1977."p.o.box 338-compton,ca.90223