Every ethnic group has a mythology... Until 'Roots... -A\'Lelia Bundles

Every ethnic group has a mythology... Until 'Roots'... there was nothing in the popular culture to refute the paragraph in elementary school history class that said, 'Slaves picked the cotton, were happy and life wasn't so bad.'

A'Lelia Bundles , Journalist
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A'Lelia Bundles is a journalist and author, known for her insightful contributions to various publications. She has been dedicated to sharing stories and highlighting the experiences of African Americans, particularly through her writings and investigative journalism.

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