LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton appears in conversation with journalist Michele Norris for an evening centered on Burton’s memoir, *Take My Word for It*. He reflects on his childhood during the Civil Rights Movement, his relationship with his mother, and his evolution from roles in *Roots*, *Star Trek: The Next Generation*, and *Reading Rainbow* to a life devoted to storytelling.

The conversation also explores acting as both a transformative force and a refuge, along with Burton’s experiences as a parent, husband, and head of a household. He considers the influence of the people who shaped him and the responsibility individuals have to their ancestors and to the ongoing pursuit of liberation and equity.

When: November 11, 2026

Showtime: 7:00 p.m. ET

Doors: 6:00 p.m.

Venue: Sixth & I Historic Synagogue, with both in-person and virtual participation available

Format: In conversation with Michele Norris, a Peabody and Emmy Award-winning journalist, host of the podcast *Your Mama’s Kitchen*, and author of *Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity*

Tickets: In-person ticket plus book, $47.50; limited premium seating is available. The price increases by $5 on the day before the event. Virtual ticket, $12. A virtual ticket with a book is $40. Additional fees apply.

Seating: General admission; reserved seating is available at select giving levels

Book signing: Books will not be autographed.

Accessibility: Real-time captions will be provided. Contact Amanda to sit in the captioned section or to receive the captioned virtual feed.

Run time: Not specified.