Reading Rainbow (TV Series)

Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters (1989)

LeVar Burton: Self - Host

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Quotes 

• Self - Host : You know, listening to the music of Africa really makes you feel like you're there. Reading about it does, too. So if Africa is where you want to visit, then here are some books that are just the ticket. But you don't have to take my word for it.

• Self - Host : You know, all black Americans have roots in Africa since our ancestors originally came from there. SO, Africa is very much a part of who we are today. One of my favorite things about Africa is the tradition of storytelling.

• Self - Host : Drums are the heartbeat of African life, but it's how a drum is made that gives it its power. So, it's really important who the drum maker is. You know, listening to the music of Africa really makes you feel like you're there. Reading about it does, too. So if Africa is where you want to visit, then here are some books that are just the ticket. But you don't have to take my word for it.

• [after watching Forces of Nature perform] 

  Self - Host : What a celebration! It makes me proud of my African heritage, and I'm glad that That heritage is now a part of our American tradition.