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S11·E6 Follow the Drinking Gourd

Core Aired October 18, 1993 30 min
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Synopsis

LeVar reflects on a time when Africans were brought to America as slaves. He talks about how African-Americans risked their lives for freedom, and discusses how the music from slavery times effected the African culture. Keith David reads the featured story, which explains that the African-American folk song, "Follow the Drinking Gourd," was in fact a coded message to slaves giving them instructions on how to take the Underground Railroad north to states that abolished slavery.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 11 Episode 6 of Reading Rainbow air?

Season 11, Episode 6 ('Follow the Drinking Gourd') originally aired on October 18, 1993.

How long is Season 11 Episode 6 ('Follow the Drinking Gourd')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 30 minutes.

What happens in Reading Rainbow Season 11 Episode 6?

LeVar reflects on a time when Africans were brought to America as slaves. He talks about how African-Americans risked their lives for freedom, and discusses how the music from slavery times effected the African culture. Keith David reads the featured story, which explains that the African-American f...

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