In the face of all the inhumanity, their humanity feeds the… - Harry Belafonte

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In the face of all the inhumanity, their humanity feeds the capacity to endure and continue to pursue honorable solutions to our pain.

Harry Belafonte

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About Harry Belafonte

Harry Belafonte (born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr; March 1, 1927 – April 25, 2023) was a Jamaican-American singer, songwriter, activist and actor, born in Harlem, New York who was of Jamaican ancestry. He was dubbed the "King of Calypso" for popularizing the Caribbean musical style in the 1950s including the song "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)". Throughout his career, he was an advocate for civil rights and humanitarian causes. He was a vocal critic of the policies of the George W. Bush presidential administration.

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Pen Names: Raymond Bell

Birth Name: Harold George Bellanfanti

Also Known As: King of Calypso

Alternative Names: Harold George Belafonte Jr. • Belafonte • Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. • Harry Bellanfanti Jr. • Harold George Belafonte

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