LeVar Burton continues to speak out against book censorship. On Wednesday, Burton delivered his opening remarks at the 74th National Book Awards & Benefit Dinner in New York City. Burton specifically ...

Reading Rainbow host makes a rare political move in Illinois U.S. Senate campaign ...

During an appearance on “Finding Your Roots,” LeVar Burton unearthed the educational legacy that lives within his paternal bloodline. It turns out that LeVar Burton’s passion for literacy comes from a ...

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He shared other people’s stories for decades. But now, LeVar Burton is ready to tell his own story. The television icon is best known for hosting “Reading Rainbow” for 25 years, as well as appearing ...

For 21 seasons, LeVar Burton came into our homes to inspire children’s love of reading as the host of the award-winning PBS series Reading Rainbow. On air from 1983 to 2006, the show racked up 26 ...

LeVar Burton and his wife Stephanie Cozart Burton at the 75th Directors Guild of America Awards on Feb. 18, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. LeVar Burton and his wife Stephanie Cozart Burton had a ...

For decades, LeVar Burton and Fred Rogers shaped generations through their respective PBS series — and formed a friendship along the way. Though they led different avenues — one built of cardigans and ...

In a surprising revelation on Jan. 16 episode of "Finding Your Roots," renowned host LeVar Burton discovered a previously unknown aspect of his family tree – his part-white ancestry. Burton, who was ...