From Roots to Reading Rainbow: Celebrating the Legacy of LeVar Burton

At some point you’ve probably heard the kind voice of LeVar Burton: a trailblazer, education champion, and inspiration to us all. Whether you’re familiar with his work or not, his story provides a vision we can all use to improve ourselves and the world around us.

When you hear the name LeVar Burton, where do you know him from? Roots? Star Trek: The Next Generation? Reading Rainbow? LeVar Burton has been a staple in American TV Culture since 1977, but it isn’t just his acting that has made him a beloved American hero, it’s something deeper: the way in which he has—in quiet but profound ways—educated us all to be better people.

By Liesl Ulrich-Verderber

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