Tag Archives: Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte, Passed Away At 96

Posted on April 25, 2023 by rikyrah

Breaking News: Harry Belafonte, the barrier-breaking singer, actor and activist who became a major force in the civil rights movement, has died at 96. https://t.co/LTpfanpUDq pic.twitter.com/7aUl89rLzA — The New York Times (@nytimes) April 25, 2023 RIP Harry Belafonte When it … Continue reading →

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Saturday Open Thread | Sidney Poitier Week

Posted on April 25, 2015 by rikyrah

Have a great weekend everyone! We continue with Mr. Sidney Poitier Week! In the Heat of the Night Clips Buck and the Preacher Love this movie! Buck and the Preacher is a 1972 American Western film starring Sidney Poitier as … Continue reading →

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Harry Belafonte Interview

Posted on December 5, 2011 by rikyrah

A Wonderful CBS Russ Mitchell interview with Harry Belafonte. Here’s a extended scene from The World, the Flesh and The Devil: Check out the segment on his starring role with a white actress. Did anyone see this movie, especially the … Continue reading →

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Friday Open Thread

Posted on November 26, 2010 by SouthernGirl2

Miriam Makeba (4 March 1932 – 10 November 2008) was a South African singer and civil rights activist. The Grammy Award winning artist is often referred to as Mama Afrika. Zenzile Miriam Makeba was born in Johannesburg in 1932. Her … Continue reading →

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