Not enough words to express the impact of Levar Burton on the lives of so many children, including me. Reading Rainbow brought beauty, joy & adventure to kids in places who didn't have much, all over the world, & their imaginations soared. He's a visionary & a wonderful human.
For months, fellow students have denied our lived experience. As we wrap up a semester of violence and antisemitism, we, the Jewish students at Columbia University who ARE deeply connected to our People and culture, would like to speak in our name.
“I’m always irritated by people who imply that writing fiction is an escape from reality. It is a plunge into reality and it’s very shocking to the system.”