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Follow the drinking gourd

Summary: Presents a reading of the book Follow the drinking gourd by Jennette Winter. LeVar introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories and music of the African-American culture which emerged from slavery.

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  • "Reading rainbow"@en
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  • "Follow the drinking gourd"

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  • "Summary: Presents a reading of the book Follow the drinking gourd by Jennette Winter. LeVar introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories and music of the African-American culture which emerged from slavery."@en
  • "Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". Other segments include: LeVar talks about slavery: LeVar introduces students to the history, heroes, stories, and music of the African American culture which emerged from slavery ; Songs about slavery: the a capella group, Sweet Honey in the Rock, perform and share their historical knowledge of slavery."@en
  • "By following the directions in a song, "The Drinking Gourd," taught them by an old sailor named Peg Leg Joe, runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad to freedom in Canada."
  • ""Program-Synopsis: The show Follow the Drinking Gourd explores an infamous chapter in America's history. As host LeVar Burton celebrates the road to freedom paved by the Underground Railroad, he introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories and music of the African-American culture which emerged from slavery"--1993 Peabody Awards form entry excerpt. Through drawings, music, and re-enactments, this program looks at slaves and slavery and the story of the underground railroad, as told in the story, Follow the drinking gourd. The drinking gourd was representative of the Big Dipper, which runaway slaves were told to follow on their journey north along the underground railroad. The program also includes songs performed by Sweet Honey in the Rock and Georgia Sea Island Singers, and recommended related books."
  • "Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". LeVar celebrates the road to freedom paved by the Underground Railroad. Members of the a capella group Sweet Honey in the Rock perform and share their historical knowledge of slavery. Featured books are: Follow the drinking gourd by Jeanette Winter; Shake it to the one you love best: play songs and lullabies from black musical traditions collected by Cheryl Warren Mattox; A picture book of Harriet Tubman by David A. Adler; Sweet Clara and the freedom quilt by Deborah Hopkinson."@en
  • "Introduces the history, heroes, stories, and music of the African-American culture which emerged from days of slavery emphasizing the song, Follow the drinking gourd, that Peg Leg Joe taught slaves. It contains directions for following the Underground Railroad. Follow up activities include star gazing, making a constellation, African animal masks and a visit to the library for suggested works."@en
  • "Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". Introduces students to the African American culture which emerged from slavery. Feature book - Follow the drinking gourd, author and illustrator: Jeanette Winter. Hosted by LeVar Burton. Songs performed by a capella group "Sweet Honey in the Rock.""@en
  • "Segment of the television program featuring the story about the underground slave escape railroad. Also discusses the African American culture, music, and history which emerged from slavery."
  • "A reading of the book, "Follow the drinking gourd" by Jeanette Winter about the Underground Railroad that helped lead slaves to freedom. Host LeVar Burton introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories and music of the African-American culture which emerged from slavery. Additional books reviewed: "Shake it to the one you love the best : play songs and lullabies from the black musical traditions" collected and adapted by Cheryl Warren Mattox ; "A picture book of Harriet Tubman" by David A. Adler ; "Sweet Clara and the freedom quilt" by Deborah Hopkinson."
  • "Runaway slaves journeyed north by the Underground Railroad. LeVar visits Sweet Honey in the Rock who perform and share their knowledge about slavery. Features the Freedom Quilt and paintings by James Ransome."@en
  • "Runaway slaves journeyed north by the Underground Railroad. LeVar visits Sweet Honey in the Rock who perform and share their knowledge about slavery. Features the Freedom Quilt and paintings by James Ransome."
  • "LeVar introduces viewers to the history, heroes, stories, and music of the African-American culture which emerged from days of slavery."@en
  • "Runaway slaves journey north along the Underground Railroad by following directions in a song "The drinking gourd". LeVar celebrates the road to freedom paved by the Underground Railroad. Members of the acapella group Sweet Honey in the Rock perform and share their historical knowledge of slavery. Featured books are: Follow the drinking gourd by Jeanette Winter; Shake it to the one you love best: play songs and lullabies from black musical traditions collected by Cheryl Warren Mattox; A picture book of Harriet Tubman by David A. Adler; Sweet Clara and the freedom quilt by Deborah Hopkinson."

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  • "Follow the drinking gourd"
  • "Follow the drinking gourd [complete Reading Rainbow episode hosted by LeVar Burton : interactive learning experiences : educational resources]"@en

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