Harry Belafonte, singer, actor and tireless activist, dies aged 96

Honoring the legacy of civil rights activist, artist, and singer Harry Belafonte

Throughout an acclaimed career spanning more than six decades, entertainer Harry Belafonte leveraged his passion and talents to champion the arts, spotlight humanitarian issues and advance justice. Born in 1927 Harlem, he moved to his mother’s native island, Jamaica. There, he embraced Caribbean culture and witnessed the impact of British colonization on the island. In his late teens, Belafonte served in the US Navy and later fell in love with …

Harry Belafonte, barrier-smashing entertainer and activist, dies at 96

Harry Belafonte, the singer whose dynamic a cappella shout of “Day-O!” from “The Banana Boat Song” and other music from world folk traditions propelled him to international stardom, and who used his entertainment fortune to help bankroll the civil rights…

Remembering the Great Harry Belafonte, Actor, Singer, Civil Rights Champion

He’s remembered by many for singing “Day-O” but the activist and actor accomplished so much more.

Harry Belafonte, Civil Rights Trailblazer and Activist, Dead at 96

The weighty and consequential life of singer, actor, and activist Harry Belafonte has come to an end.

Harry Belafonte dies at 96

NEWYORK—Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a ground breaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.

Harry Belafonte, who mixed music, acting, and activism, dies at 96

By Bill Trott (Reuters) -Harry Belafonte, a singer, songwriter and groundbreaking actor who started his entertainment career belting "Day O" in his 1950s hit song "Banana Boat" before turning to political activism, has died at