Harry Belafonte (/ ˌ b ɛ l ə ˈ f ɒ n t i / BEL-ə-FON-tee; born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr.; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was an American singer, actor, and civil rights activist who popularized …

Apr 12, 2022 · Belafonte’s new marriage made headlines, with some news sources declaring Belafonte’s choice to be with a white woman some sort of status symbol. This rubbed many …

Dec 22, 2023 · Belafonte’s star power and political awareness came together in his civil rights activism. After personally inviting Belafonte to hear a sermon of his at Harlem’s Abyssinian …

Apr 25, 2023 · Even in a racially segregated America, the handsome, husky-voiced Belafonte became a sex symbol with fans nationwide. But he grew tired of acting, eventually turning …

Oct 12, 2024 · Harry Belafonte’s legacy as an artist and activist is profound and far-reaching. Renowned as the “King of Calypso,” he not only revolutionized the music scene with his …

Harry Belafonte's legacy transcends his musical genius, embodying a powerful call for social justice and equality. As an artist and activist, he used his platform to amplify the struggles of …

On August 26, 2024, the Diaspora African Forum (DAF) commemorated the late American singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte by inscribing his name onto the iconic Sankofa …

May 14, 2018 · Harry Belafonte (born 1927), triumphed over a difficult childhood and racial barriers, as an African American growing up in the United States. His songs were extremely …

Apr 26, 2023 · Mr. Belafonte was, of course, a sex symbol. That image took hold with the Calypso album cover. His green shirt is cut halfway down his chest, his skin is luminescent, and his …

Dec 18, 2024 · Harry Belafonte, American singer, actor, and activist who was a key figure in the folk music scene of the 1950s, especially known for popularizing the Caribbean folk songs …