"I’ve dedicated my life to the power of storytelling.. 

Whether I’m acting, directing, writing or podcasting, I believe sharing stories is what I was born to do because storytelling is what brings us all together.”  ― LeVar Burton

On June 11, 2019, LeVar Burton joined Local Leaders in South Sacramento’s Meadowview neighborhood where he grew up.

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City leaders honored LeVar Burton with the Official Renaming and Dedication of Richfield Park  to LEVAR BURTON PARK.

Together they hope the move

will inspire future generations.to  aim for a successful and 

prosperous life 

“For me, literacy means freedom. For the individual and for society.” 
 LeVar Burton