U.S. Census Bureau Black History Month Feature for February 16

WASHINGTON, Feb. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily Black History Month feature from the U.S. Census Bureau:

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WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 16: LEVAR BURTON

Profile America for the 16th day of Black History Month.  Noted African-American actor LeVar Burton turns 54 today.  He was born in Germany, where his father was stationed with the U.S. Army.  Widespread recognition of his acting talent is based on two great roles he played on television — the 1977 drama series "Roots," where he played Kunta Kinte, and as Lieutenant Commander Geordi La Forge in the long running hit series "Star Trek, Next Generation."  He also appeared in the last four of the Star Trek motion pictures.  Burton remains very active and has directed many shows in both television and film.  There are 154,000 producers and directors in the U.S. — 9 percent of them African-American.  This special edition of Profile America is a public service of the U.S. Census Bureau.  

Sources: Chase's Calendar of Events 2011, p. 133

Statistical Abstract of the United States 2010, t. 603      

Profile America is produced by the Public Information Office of the U.S. Census Bureau. These daily features are available as produced segments, ready to air, on a monthly CD or on the Internet at http://www.census.gov (look for "Multimedia Gallery" by the "Newsroom" button).  For further information, contact Rick Reed:  301-763-2812; fax: 301-763-3762; or e-mail: rreed-at-census.gov.

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