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Post by Gator on Jul 11, 2007 13:52:24 GMT -5
Last night I watched Roots, the Next Generation. I now finally know the relationship between Haley Hall and Alex Haley. I was watching when Irene Cara's character and her father and mother attended the graduation of one, Simon Alexander Haley. Father of Alex Haley, author of ROOTS. Simon Haley initially graduated from Lane College, then attended A&T to receive, what I perceive to be, a masters degree in agriculture. Anyway, it brought a good feeling over me.
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Post by Gator on Jul 12, 2007 7:26:37 GMT -5
Correction:
Simon Alexander Haley attended Lane College, then transfered to A&T. He received his BS from A&T. He went to Cornell to pursue his master's.
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Post by Bigboy on Jul 12, 2007 9:57:11 GMT -5
Well they should have named it after Simon Haley. At that time when they named it after Alex Haley, the majority of the students wanted it named after Willie Grimes, the A&T student that was allegedly shot and killed by the National Guard. They decided to name the street that ran along the front of Scott Hall after Willie but that street was wiped out when they built the new Scott Hall Complex. I still feel something on A&T's campus should be named in his honor.
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Post by Gator on Jul 12, 2007 12:33:40 GMT -5
I thought they had a statue/monument in his honor?
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Post by Bigboy on Jul 12, 2007 13:24:52 GMT -5
We do have a monument dedicated to Willie on campus but I personally feel that they should have something more. Don't get me wrong, the monument is very much appreciated.
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Post by sammiz on Jul 12, 2007 14:32:32 GMT -5
Gator & Bigboy, I shared with you guys the history of Alex Haley Dorm way back in April when you all were talking about who the Aggie Villages should be named after. It was my way of introducing myself to you guys when I signed up as a member. Ya made me feel like I was intruding on your BDF space or conversation at the time. I thought BDF members could converse with anyone registered. Sorry folks!!!
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Post by Gator on Jul 13, 2007 12:41:57 GMT -5
Sammiz,
Have no clue to what you are talking about. Obviously, I was not apart of the interaction. I think you're being a bit sensitive about the subject. Besides, if you read this tread, it's about watching Roots, The Next Generation and how the story is presented. I wasn't totally familiar with the story and I'm an AGGIE.
I'm sure you'll survive though.
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