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What?? LeVar Burton Reveals ‘Reading Rainbow’ Producers Tried to Block His Black Style
The beloved children’s host opens up in a new documentary about his fight to maintain his authenticity
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LeVar Burton Gets Emotional After Learning This Surprise About His Past
In the latest episode of “Finding Your Roots,” the actor, producer and education advocate learns that his connection to education runs deep.
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Best Black Men’s Hair Moments of 2023
From gorgeous goatees to awesome afros, these guys made us smile with their hair.
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Actors, Activists Join LeVar Burton in the Fight Against Book Bans
Gabrielle Union, Billy Porter and Nikki Giovanni are among the creatives who signed an open letter condemning conservatives’ growing calls for censorship.
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LeVar Burton Talks Star Trek: Picard Season 3, Reading Rainbow, & Roots on That’s So Random
Ahead of the ‘Picard’ series finale, Burton dropped by to discuss on-set stories, working with his daughter and even sang us a familiar tune.
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LeVar Burton Politely Shades Kanye West for His Displeasure of Reading
‘I hope however, that he shares a different message with the children enrolled in the school he’s founded,’ Burton said in part.
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LeVar Burton was ‘Wrecked’ When he Didn’t Get Jeopardy! Hosting Gig
‘It reinforced my belief that everything happens for a reason, even if you cannot discern the reason in the moment,’ Burton said.
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LeVar Burton to Receive Lifetime Achievement Award at 2022 Emmys
Burton is set to be honored at this year’s first annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards.
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‘Read the Books They Don’t Want You To’: LeVar Burton Weighs In on School Book Bans
The Reading Rainbow and Roots star shared his perspective during an appearance on The Daily Show with Trevor Noah.
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LeVar Burton to Host Scripps National Spelling Bee
Living legend, national treasure and literacy advocate LeVar Burton is set to host the 94th Scripps National Spelling Bee