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Harry Belafonte March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023

By The Black Commentator Guest Commentator

Although slavery may have been abolished, the crippling poison of racism still persists, and the struggle still continues.

April 27, 2023 1 min read Free to read

Video below is Mr. Belafonte talking

about how he became an activist and

used his craft to express himself.

Freedom Forum

Speaking Freely: Harry Belafonte

Originally aired on August 26, 2000

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