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From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth activism

  • Written by Jelani M. Favors, Professor of History, North Carolina A&T State University
From sit-ins in the 1960s to uprisings in the new millennium, Harry Belafonte served as a champion of youth activismHarry Belafonte used his personal wealth to support young activists throughout his life.Archive Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images

Of all the contributions for which Harry Belafonte will be remembered, perhaps none is more enduring than the celebrated entertainer’s lifelong support for youth activism.

This support can be traced back to...

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