“Roots” surname

KINTE

This surname belongs to the enslaved Mandinka warrior whose life story begins Alex Haley’s famous 1976 novel and miniseries.

This clue refers to the famous 1977 miniseries Roots, which tells the story of Kunta Kinte, an enslaved African man. The "surname" part points to his last name, "Kinte," which became widely recognized through the show. It’s a straightforward reference to a well-known historical and cultural work.