Martin Luther King was already famous for his charisma. But Harry Belafonte’s lifelong support brought a different kind of star power.
Tag: Civil Rights Movement (1954-68)
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Harry Belafonte, Folk Hero
Cool and charismatic, Belafonte channeled his stardom into activism. He was a true people person, who knew how to reach, teach and challenge us.
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Harry Belafonte: A Life in Photos
He captivated audiences with his singing, achieved movie stardom and spent decades fighting for civil rights. In all his endeavors he broke racial barriers.
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Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism
In interviews and articles in The New York Times, Mr. Belafonte, who died on Tuesday, spoke about the civil rights movement and his frustration with how Black life was depicted onscreen.