The former 'Reading Rainbow' host and literacy advocate learned education played a key role in dad’s side of the family But during the newest episode of the PBS series, LeVar, now 66, discovered that ...

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 ...

Actor LeVar Burton made a dig at conservative political organization Moms for Liberty in his speech at the 2023 National Book Awards. The 74th awards ceremony took place in New York City on Wednesday.

There’s a reason why some people bury family secrets. Roots actor LeVar Burton, a Black man, just discovered his great-great-grandfather was a white Confederate soldier while appearing on Finding Your ...

LeVar Burton had some not so kid-friendly words on recent book bans in schools. The former “Reading Rainbow” host went off on the subject during Thursday’s episode of “The View.” Joy Behar prompted ...

We’re not the only ones getting used to Whoopi Goldberg‘s new glasses-free look. During today’s episode of The View, guest LeVar Burton and his daughter Mica Burton were just as shocked when they ...

Former Reading Rainbow host LeVar Burton has been announced as the host of the National Book Awards, which are set to take place on Wednesday, Nov. 15 in New York City, per Deadline. This announcement ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks with actor LeVar Burton, who has appeared in "Roots," "Star Trek" and the children's T.V. series "Reading Rainbow." He'll receive a lifetime achievement Emmy Award tonight.

LeVar Burton has three roles he'll forever be known for: Kunta Kinte on the TV series Roots, Geordi La Forge on Star Trek: The Next Generation and... LeVar Burton has portrayed the Black experience ...

The iconic actor returns to the Star Trek universe on Picard, once again sans VISOR — alongside real-life (and onscreen) daughter Mica Ryan Parker is the former Senior News Editor, Weekends for PEOPLE ...

LeVar Burton is still holding resentment for not getting the "Jeopardy!" hosting job. The 65 year old was a guest on "In the Loop" and shared how losing the permanent hosting position left him "not ...