“Take a look, it’s in a book, a Reading Rainbow.” If you grew up as a reader, you likely have Reading Rainbow and its host, LeVar Burton, to thank. And now your favorite childhood icon is finally ...

Although Donald Glover‘s return to Community for the upcoming movie is reason enough to celebrate, many fans are curious about the fate of another recurring character. When asked if he would reprise ...

LeVar Burton got hit with a one-two punch while tracing his family’s ancestry on Tuesday’s episode of PBS’ hit series “Finding Your Roots.” Burton rose to fame as a child actor in the TV adaptation of ...

The lineup of LeVar Burton fans who descended on the Altadena Main Library Saturday spanned all ages: There was Vicki Knight, 76, who is a fan of the actor’s central role of Kunta Kinte in the ...

*LeVar Burton begins his stint as a “Jeopardy!” guest host today, Monday, July 26. Fans of the former “Reading Rainbow” star launched an online campaign calling on producers to hire Burton to take ...

Howard University’s commencement ceremony is coming up soon. The event will be held on May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on The Yard. The 157th Commencement will gather graduates from the HBCU’s 14 schools and ...

A life-long education advocate LeVar Burton is well suited to deliver Howard's 157th commencement. Howard University will hold its 157th Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 10, 2025, at 10 a.m. on ...

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 ...

Emmy, Grammy, and Peabody Award winner LeVar Burton will serve as the Commencement speaker for Howard University’s 157th Commencement next month. The Burton-led commencement ceremony will take place ...