AUDIO: Filmmaker Chris Haley, nephew of legendary journalist Alex Haley, on preserving Black history
Chris Haley, nephew of the famous journalist Alex Haley, talked to The Living South about continuing his uncle's work preserving Black history.
The Pulitzer-winning author and journalist Alex Haley was "woke" before there was such a thing. Today, his nephew, Chris, continues his work preserving the Black family tree.
Chris is a filmmaker, writer, and producer who recently co-directed the well-received documentary "Unmarked." The film is about finding and restoring the lost burial grounds of enslaved people and Black communities in the South.
I recently spoke to Chris Haley about his work, his lineage, and what it's like continuing his family's work during a political backlash against teaching the history of racism and oppression in America.
The following is a recording of The Living South's conversation with him. The recording is split into two parts. Click below to listen.
For the written version of this story, click here.
