vbartilucci:

Preach, LeVar.

Black Stars: A Galaxy Of New Worlds (2022)

written by Nisi Shawl, Nnedi Okorafor, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, C.T. Rwizi, Nalo Hopkinson, Victor Lavalle 

read by LeVar Burton, Naomi Ackie, Nyambi Nyambi, Indya Moore, Andenrele Ojo, Brian Tyree Henry

blondebrainpower:

LaVar Burton, pilot episode of Reading Rainbow, 1983

Wishing Levar a wonderful day!

vbartilucci:

Preach, LeVar.

ciceroisthefamilycat:

Tom Swift

premiering on the CW, Tuesday, May 31 at 9:00 p.m.

Gay billionaire inventor Tom Swift is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. Tom takes to the road on a quest to unravel the truth, leaving behind the comforts of his usual moneyed lifestyle, all while fighting to stay one step ahead of an Illuminati-scale group that’s hellbent on stopping him. Tom’s missions will require his genius and flair for innovation guided by love, romance, friendship and the mysteries of the universe yet unsolved.

• Tian Richards (Dumplin’) as Tom Swift, a Black, gay, billionaire inventor (Richards) who is thrust into a world of sci-fi conspiracy and unexplained phenomena after the shocking disappearance of his father. 
• Ashleigh Murray (Riverdale) as Zenzi Fullerton, who is efficient and effervescent but nobody’s fool. She’s been Tom’s best friend since childhood and considers him family – and she’s one of the few people who can keep up with Tom and read him for filth when necessary.
• Marquise Vilsón (Blindspot) as Isaac Vega, Tom’s bodyguard – trans, pansexual and a consummate badass. His simmering feelings for Tom will never get in the way of his duty and loyalty.
• LeVar Burton (Reading Rainbow) voices Barclay. Created by the young genius when Tom was eight years old, Barclay has been by his side ever since — nimbly transferring himself to Tom’s smartwatch, his tablet, his laptop and even the screens of his car to offer astute encouragement and lightning-fast analysis. He’s Tom’s Hype Man, Tom’s confidante, and Tom’s friend — with a surprising depth of emotion and a journey of his own to take. Not pictured above.
• Albert Mwangi (Bump) as Rowan. A member of the security detail for a Congressman in Tom’s orbit, Rowan’s steely demeanor hides his mysterious past – and his star-crossed interest in Tom.
• April Parker Jones (Supergirl) as Lorraine Swift, Tom’s mother. Debutante royalty with a kind heart. Her relationship with Tom is close and loving until the aftermath of his father’s disappearance begins to drive a wedge between them.
• Ward Horton (The Gilded Age) as CongressmanNathan Eskol, in a major recurring role, who is a self-assured, charismatic, shrewd powerbroker and longtime friend of the Swift family. He’s a respected and progressive politician with a hidden agenda that will complicate Tom’s life.

Sources:Richards;Burton;Murray;Vilsón, Jones, and Mwangi;Horton; series order

1. the series from CBS Studios and Fake Empire was co-created by Nancy Drew EPs Melinda Hsu Taylor and Noga Landau and Empire writer Cameron Johnson, who also serve as executive producers along with Josh Schwartz, Stephanie Savage and Lis Rowinski
2. the character Tom Swift, played by Tian Richards, appeared in a Nancy Drew episode titled “The Celestial Visitor,” which was directed by Ruben Garcia, and the network also ordered a pilot script.