On Tuesday (April 25), Harry Belafonte’s death was announced. The legendary singer, actor, and activist, who passed away in his home in Manhattan, New York, from congestive heart failure, was 96. Belafonte left a rich legacy in his wake. From being a confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. to aiding the anti-Apartheid movement, Belafonte was […]
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