When most people think of a black barbershop, they think of a group of men talking, laughing, listening to the radio, and maybe even watching a game on television while they wait to get their hair cut. Well a local barbershop in Palm Beach County, Florida is on a mission to change what people typically expect by creating an environment where young men come to read … [Read more...]
LeVar Burton Starts Campaign to Bring Back “Reading Rainbow”
Do you remember "Reading Rainbow" with LeVar Burton? I sure do. I loved "Reading Rainbow" and everyone I knew loved it too. When the show went off the air in 2006, LeVar Burton received an overwhelming response from people everywhere, wanting the show to come back. With that feedback, plus his strong personal desire to nurture the love of reading in children everywhere, … [Read more...]