Brandon Tensley

Brandon Tensley is a journalist based in the Washington, D.C., area, where he covers culture and politics.

Blood—and Beauty—at the Root

Fifty years ago, Alex Haley’s landmark novel changed the way many Americans thought about race

By Brandon Tensley | Monday June 15, 2026

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