Alex Haley was an American writer and journalist who wrote several influential books on African-American history. Some synonyms for Alex Haley could include "author", "biographer", "novelist", "historian", and "culture writer". Haley is perhaps most well-known for his book "Roots: The Saga of an American Family", which tells the story of his ancestors who were brought to the Americas as slaves. Other notable works by Haley include "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" and "Queen: The Story of an American Family". Overall, Alex Haley is remembered for his contributions to understanding and documenting the history of African-Americans in the United States.