Entertainers, lawmakers, clergy, academics and titans of industry celebrated the life of Harry Belafonte, remembering him as a man who 'made America better.'
Entertainers, lawmakers, clergy, academics and titans of industry celebrated the life of Harry Belafonte on Tuesday, remembering the"uncompromising black man" who"made America better."home on Tuesday, ending a 96-year life marked by inspiring music, moving performances and dogged determination throughout the civil rights era.
Beatrice King, MLKs daughter, fondly remember Belafonte being at her family's side in both good times and bad. She posted a picture of him at her father's funeral.The Rev. Al Sharpton, founder of the National Action Network, hailed the Harlem-born"culture-changing entertainer." While Belafonte had worldwide impact, U.S. Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D- N.Y., said he'll always think of the late singer as a proud New York City native.
Former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., posted a picture of him embracing the late singer and actor.
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