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entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Revelation: Descended from a Confederate Soldier"

Actor LeVar Burton was shocked to discover on the PBS show "Finding Your Roots" that he is descended from a White Confederate soldier who fathered a child with an African-American woman born into slavery. The revelation left Burton in disbelief and prompted him to reflect on the complexities of his family history and the legacy of slavery in America. Despite the initial shock, Burton expressed a desire to engage in conversations about this history and embrace all aspects of his ancestry.

via Fox News|
#ancestry#confederate-soldier#entertainment
culture2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'

LeVar Burton discovered through the PBS series "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandfather was a white Confederate who fathered his great-grandmother, prompting a complex mix of emotions and reflections on racial identity and the history of race relations in the U.S. Burton expressed surprise and conflict upon learning this unexpected truth about his ancestry, but also saw it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial divides. The revelation also unveiled a lineage of educators on his father's side, adding depth and complexity to his family history.

via Upworthy|
#ancestry#confederate-ancestor#culture
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Shocking Ancestral Discovery: Descended from Confederate Soldier

LeVar Burton, while exploring his lineage on "Finding Your Roots," discovered that his great-grandmother's biological father was a white Confederate soldier who fathered a child with a Black woman born into slavery. This revelation has left Burton feeling conflicted, but also opened a pathway for him to engage in conversations about the nation's history and the need for understanding and reconciliation.

via Yahoo Entertainment|
#confederate-soldier#entertainment#family-history
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton Discovers Confederate Ancestry on 'Finding Your Roots'"

LeVar Burton discovers through the PBS series "Finding Your Roots" that his great-grandmother's biological father was a white Confederate soldier who fathered a child with a Black woman born into slavery. The revelation prompts Burton to reflect on the complexities of his family history and the need for conversations about America's past and present racial dynamics. "Finding Your Roots" with Henry Louis Gates Jr. airs on PBS and explores the genealogy and DNA testing of various individuals.

via Los Angeles Times|
#dna-testing#entertainment#family-history
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'"

LeVar Burton discovers on "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandmother was raised by a man who was not her biological father, and that he was a white Confederate soldier. Burton expresses shock and conflicting emotions about the discovery, but also sees it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial dynamics.

via NBC News|
#ancestry#confederate-soldier#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'

Actor LeVar Burton discovers on "Finding Your Roots" that his great-great-grandmother was raised by a man who wasn't her biological father, and that the man, James Henry Dixon, served in the Confederate Army. Burton expresses shock and conflicting emotions about this revelation, but also sees it as an opportunity to engage in conversations about America's history and racial dynamics.

via TODAY|
#ancestry#confederate-soldier#entertainment
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Surprising Ancestral Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'"

LeVar Burton, host of Reading Rainbow and star of Roots and Star Trek, was shocked to discover on Finding Your Roots that he has a white great-great-grandfather, who was a former Confederate soldier. The revelation left Burton stunned and reflective, expressing a desire to use this newfound knowledge as a pathway to have important conversations about race and identity. This episode is part of the tenth season of the PBS genealogy series, which also features other celebrities exploring their family history.

via Rolling Stone|
#entertainment#family-history#finding-your-roots
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Emotional Discovery on 'Finding Your Roots'"

Actor LeVar Burton was shocked to discover that his great-great-grandfather was a white man who fought for the Confederacy, and had a child with a Black woman born into slavery. The revelation prompted Burton to reflect on the complexities of his family's history and how it could help him connect with others. He also learned about his father's lineage, including a legacy of education and a surprising political figure. The experience deeply impacted Burton, leaving him feeling changed and more connected to his family history.

via The Messenger|
#entertainment#family-history#finding-your-roots
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Emotional Discovery: Uncovering Surprising Truths About His Past"

Actor and producer LeVar Burton, known for iconic roles in "Roots" and "Star Trek," was surprised on the show "Finding Your Roots" to learn about his ancestry, leading to an emotional reaction. The show, hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., helps celebrities explore their family history, with the latest season featuring stars like Ciara, Tracy Morgan, and Dionne Warwick. Burton has been an advocate for education and recently highlighted the literary crisis in the country with his documentary "The Right to Read."

via Yahoo Life|
#education#entertainment#finding-your-roots
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's Emotional Journey on 'Finding Your Roots'"

LeVar Burton becomes emotional after learning on PBS' "Finding Your Roots" that his grandfather and great-grandfather were school superintendents, realizing that his passion for education is a family legacy. The show, hosted by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., delves into the genealogy of celebrities, with Season 10 featuring surprises for R&B singer Ciara and upcoming episodes with Tracy Morgan, Sunny Hostin, and Dionne Warwick.

via The Root|
#education#entertainment#finding-your-roots
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton's Controversial Clash with Moms Group at Book Awards

Actor LeVar Burton made a controversial comment about parental rights group Moms for Liberty during his opening remarks at the National Book Awards ceremony. Burton joked about fighting the moms, drawing polarizing reactions on social media. Moms for Liberty accused Burton of threatening physical violence against women, while liberal critics accused the group of driving book-banning efforts. Burton, a literacy advocate, had previously served as the honorary chair of the American Library Association's Banned Books Week. The National Book Awards acknowledged the potential for political or controversial speeches at the event.

via Fox News|
#controversy#entertainment#levar-burton
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton's 'Sound Detectives' Podcast: Inspiring Children to Tune In"

LeVar Burton, known for his role in "Reading Rainbow," has launched a new podcast for elementary-school-aged children called "Sound Detectives." The podcast, co-produced by SiriusXM's Stitcher Studios and LeVar Burton Entertainment, features Burton as a fictionalized version of himself, an inventor named LeVar Burton. In each episode, Burton's character hires a detective and an assistant to analyze and identify missing sounds, while also trying to unmask the Sound Swindler. The podcast aims to engage children's curiosity about the world and introduce them to different sounds and locations.

via The New York Times|
#children#entertainment#levar-burton
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton Takes Over as National Book Awards Host, Replacing Drew Barrymore

LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as the host of the National Book Awards ceremony in November. Burton, who recently served as honorary chair of Banned Books Week, expressed his excitement to support literature in a time when the freedom to read is at risk. The event will feature guest speaker Oprah Winfrey and poet Rita Dove will receive a lifetime achievement medal. Barrymore was fired due to the resumption of her show's production.

via Boing Boing|
#drew-barrymore#entertainment#host
entertainment2 years ago

"LeVar Burton Takes the Stage as National Book Awards Host, Replacing Drew Barrymore"

LeVar Burton, the former host of PBS' Reading Rainbow and current host of the LeVar Burton Reads podcast, has been chosen to replace Drew Barrymore as the host of the upcoming National Book Awards ceremony. The decision to drop Barrymore as host was made after news broke that she would resume her talk show during the ongoing Writers Guild strike. Burton, a longtime literacy advocate, previously hosted the National Book Awards ceremony in 2019 and will be joined by special guest Oprah Winfrey at this year's event. The winners in various book categories will be announced live at the ceremony on November 15.

via Deadline|
#entertainment#host#levar-burton
entertainment2 years ago

LeVar Burton Takes Over as Host of National Book Awards

LeVar Burton will replace Drew Barrymore as the host of this year's National Book Awards ceremony. Barrymore's offer was rescinded after she announced she would return to her talk show during the Writers Guild of America's strike. Burton, known for his roles in Star Trek and Reading Rainbow, previously hosted the awards in 2019 and expressed his honor to return as host. The ceremony, often referred to as the Academy Awards for literature, will take place on November 15.

via NPR|
#drew-barrymore#entertainment#hosting