Harry Belafonte: An Icon of the Civil  Rights Movement 

Harry Belafonte: An Icon of the Civil  Rights Movement 

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Harry Belafonte was a prominent figure in the Civil Rights Movement in the United States.

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He used his platform as a musician and actor to advocate for racial equality and social justice.

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Belafonte was a close friend and ally of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and helped to fundraise for the movement.

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He was one of the organizers of the 1963 March on Washington, where Dr. King delivered his famous "I Have a Dream" speech.

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Belafonte's activism also extended to international issues, such as anti-apartheid efforts in South Africa.

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He was involved in voter registration campaigns in the South, where he faced threats and harassment from white supremacists.

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Belafonte used his celebrity status to bring attention to issues such as police brutality and the school-to-prison pipeline.

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He was a critic of U.S. foreign policy and advocated for peace and diplomacy instead of war.

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 Belafonte received numerous awards for his activism, including the National Medal of Arts and the Gandhi Peace Award.

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