Belafonte says he returns to Memphis “with great trepidation and mixed feelings” and with great concern for “where we are as a nation.” But he said passing the baton — or “picking up the mantle,” as he put it — in Memphis, where King died, after 40 years, “is almost Biblical.” - The Gathering for Justice, begun in 2005 to address the problem of incarcerated youth, will hold meetings and workshops at LeMoyne-Owen College on April 5 and 6.
In looking at and evaluating the state of Memphis and its heritage, and looking even further to evaluate the state of the nation, a group of citizens committed to maintaining and promoting Dr. King's Dream have established THE APRIL 4TH FOUNDATION, INC.
2008 "I AM A MAN" Award Recipients: Harry Belafonte and Congressman John Lewis
This month, Mr. Belafonte turned 81. As good a time as any to read Amy Goodman's report on attending his 80th party. Harry Belafonte, the Lion at 80
Jamaica, April 10, 2006 - Belafonte said he was in the process of producing a film on his life and was in Jamaica finalising arrangements to shoot some footage here later this year.
| Belafonte filming documentary on his life | |
| Belafonte to shoot scenes for his documentary in Jamaica | |
| BELAFONTE TURNS CAMERAS ON HIMSELF |
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