Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial in Annapolis Maryland by Ed Dwight

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The Kunta Kinte - Alex Haley Memorial in Annapolis, Maryland, is a bronze sculpture by Ed Dwight commemorating the arrival of Kunta Kinte, an ancestor of Alex Haley, and all Africans brought to America in slavery. It serves as a place for education, inspiration, and reflection on the African American experience and heritage. The memorial is located near Annapolis City Dock and was dedicated in stages from 1981 through 2002 with broad community and governmental support.