In the fall of 1990, author Alex Haley (pictured above with College President Dr. Richard Ferrin) came to Maryville College to discuss African roots, his career, and the history of the civil rights movement in America.  You can read the article from the Highland Echo that describes Haley's visit to Maryville College.

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