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Belafonte's physical presence is gone, but he will live on forever.

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Legendary actor and Calypso singer Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96. Belafonte was also a longtime activist.

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James Baldwin’s words came back to life with Chris Rock’s soul-stirring rendition of of the late poet/author’s work during the MLK Now celebration at the Harlem Riverside Church Monday (Jan. 18). The celebration honoring Dr. King’s legacy, was held at the church were he delivered an impassioned anti-war speech in 1967 speech. 

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Rewind the clocks back to several years during the turning point of President Obama’s second election season and famed civil rights activist Harry Belafonte waged war on both Jay Z and Beyonce for “turning their backs” on social issues the less fortunate faced. That rift occured in 2012 and aside from an unanswered olive branch […]

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Jay Z’s recent advocacy for Prop. 47 in California — an initiative that if passed would reduce penalties for non-violent crimes, including certain drug possession offenses, from felonies to misdemeanors — doesn’t come by chance. The rapper’s words actually tie into a movement sweeping the web titled #SchoolsNotPrisons.

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Harry Belafonte is suing the three children of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. for his right to sell letters and notes that once belonged to the late Civil Rights leader.

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Jay Z caught some flack from civil rights activist and actor Harry Belafonte for not using his wealth and influence to aid in social issues. It appears that Hov has indeed used his fortune for good by giving away over a $1 million in college scholarships for students since starting his foundation and has assisted […]

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The brewing war of words between Harry Belafonte and Jay Z has sparked discussion of a gap between generations with similar intentions but different methods. Belafonte challenged the mogul on his work outside music, to which Jay responded unfavorably. Powerful media figure Oprah Winfrey offered her take on the feud.

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An interesting war of words has been brewing between veteran entertainer Harry Belafonte and Jay Z. Looking to diffuse the situation, Belafonte has asked for a private chat with Jay and his wife, Beyoncé , in order mend the rift.

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Jay-Z and BeyoncĂ©  may be the toast of Hip-Hop, and the year’s top earning celebrity couple, but when it comes to social issues, they’re not doing so well—according to Harry Belafonte. The legendary actor and social activist told the Hollywood Reporter that he is unhappy with the depictions of minorities in Hollywood, and name checks […]