LeVar Burton's Family Legacy and Education

The video explores LeVar Burton's paternal family history, revealing unknown details about his ancestors. It highlights the educational legacy of his great-grandfather and grandfather, both school superintendents, and the emotional impact of discovering these connections. The narrative emphasizes the importance of understanding one's heritage and the cycles that repeat across generations.

What was the main reason LeVar Burton knew little about his father's side of the family?

• His father passed away early.

• His father disappeared when LeVar was 11.

• His father never talked about his family.

• His father lived in a different country.

Where was LeVar Burton's father born?

• Little Rock, Arkansas

• Jackson, Mississippi

• Memphis, Tennessee

• Cherry Valley, Arkansas

What was discovered about Aaron Burton in the 1940 census?

• He was a school teacher.

• He moved to another state.

• He was married to another woman.

• He was a farmer.

What profession did both LeVar's grandfather and great-grandfather share?

• Engineers

• Lawyers

• School superintendents

• Doctors

How did LeVar feel about discovering his family's educational legacy?

• Disappointed

• Confused

• Indifferent

• Proud

What significant role did Pearl B. Burton play in education?

• He was a state education minister.

• He wrote educational textbooks.

• He founded a public school for African American children.

• He was a university professor.

What percentage of the Black population in Arkansas was illiterate when Pearl B. Burton helped open a school?

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

What did LeVar realize about the attributes he thought he inherited from his mother?

• They were actually from his father's side.

• They were from his siblings.

• They were not inherited at all.

• They were from his grandparents.

Why did LeVar's mother not share family stories?

• She didn't know them.

• She wanted to protect her children.

• She forgot them.

• She was too busy.

What impact did learning about his family history have on LeVar?

• It made him want to forget the past.

• It filled him with pride and a sense of identity.

• It made him feel disconnected.

• It had no impact.