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Harry Belafonte celebrated his 90th birthday on March 1, reaching a milestone age where many would be glad to relax and look back fondly on their achievements. However, the veteran entertainer, actor and activist is hardly resting on his laurels as he continues his global humanitarian work while using his fame to bridge generational gaps. […]

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The project follows a 17-year-old Black boy named Jacobi Nelson as he travels throughout his day, ultimately leading to a shattering encounter with the police.

Join” Sunday Morning Live” with Dr. J Thomas Smith from 9:00-11:00 (ct). Take part in the conversation by phone with our guests Yvonne Cormier, MD, Ph.D., discussing “A Conversation with Harry Belafonte,” presented by HEB in association with the Greater Houston Black Chamber of Commerce.  Also on board, Terry Baugh Bessard, High Star Communications and […]

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A new short film humanizes Black life as it's caught in the crosshairs of police brutality and state violence.

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Harry Belafonte's 'Many Rivers to Cross' Festival fused music, arts, culture and the call for social justice into one unique event.

Roland Martin, host of NewsOne Now, recently sat down with Belafonte and criminal justice activist Carmen Perez for an exclusive interview to discuss Belafonte's upcoming music and arts festival, Many Rivers to Cross.

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Actor and activist Harry Belafonte recently sat down with Roland Martin for an exclusive interview to discuss his upcoming social justice music festival Many Rivers To Cross, his views about Colin Kaepernick’s National Anthem protest, and the fight for social justice. During the course of their chat, Mr. Belafonte explained what it means to be […]

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Roland Martin and his panel of guests went in on Lil Wayne for saying there is no such thing as racism during a recent interview.

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Roland Martin sat down with legendary actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on Wednesday for an exclusive interview. During their discussion, Martin and Belafonte covered a variety of topics, including Colin Kaepernick’s decision to sit during the National Anthem at football games. Belafonte, who is no stranger to taking a stand on an unpopular issue, shared […]

Legendary actor and Humanitarian Harry Belafonte and his daughter Gina are hosting the Many Rivers To Cross Social Justice Music and Arts Festival taking place in Chattahoochee Hills, Georgia October 1st and 2nd. The father-daughter duo talk to the Tom Joyner Morning Show about the premise beind “We’re having a two-day festival with multiple stages…lots of […]

The actor, singer and Civil Rights icon says Sanders "represents opportunity and a moral imperative" to take this nation where it needs to go.