The footage included in Brokaw’s documentary, originally shot for TV newscasts, captures the viciousness of the assault against King and his supporters, both from the police and white citizens clinging to a morally indefensible definition of the American way of life. King was determined from the onset to travel the high road. Influenced by Gandhi’s non-violent campaign for Indian independence and drawing from the social dimension of the Judeo-Christian tradition, King was able not only to mobilize his own people but the sympathy of a wider public. - Tom Brokaw Remembers MLK
May 9 2008 - The Human Bondage Project, a series of feature films, documentaries and TV series about slavery told from the African perspective, to be produced over a period of five years, was launched on 8 May during Input, the global screening conference held at Johannesburg’s Sandton Convention Centre.
South African High Commissioner in London, Lindiwe Mabuza, is the patron of the project and was present at the launch, as was famed American actor, civil rights activist and UN Goodwill Ambassador, Harry Belafonte, Jamaica’s High Commissioner, Joan Thomas and UNESCO’s Ali Moussa. - Human Bondage Project Launched
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
Texas - January 26, 2008
January, 2008 - On Saturday night Harry Belafonte delivered the keynote address which marked the end of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebrations in Austin. Belafonte spoke with FOX 7's Foti Kallergis about his role as a civil rights activists and his time spend working with Dr. King in the 1960's. Harry Belafonte Speaks During MLK Celebration
"I'm here because somewhere Martin sits in judgment and expectation, and he was a big part of my soul," Belafonte said. Belafonte was the keynote speaker for the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration sponsored by Dell Inc. and the Austin Area Heritage Council. Activist, singer reflects on civil rights in Austin
Vermont - January 22, 2008
"Young people are going to step out into a future and look to this great planet of ours and make a choice as to what they will do," said Belafonte. "What will their humanity reveal? What will be their social sensibility?" Harry Belafonte Remembers MLK
With his eyes alight, his humor quick, and his passion palpable, Belafonte took his audience in search of the answer (“What would Dr. King say if he were here today?”) in a wide-ranging talk touching on America’s prison population, Iraq and Colin Powell’s role in that “war of no righteousness, illegal, fraught with dishonor.” - Belafonte Urges Students to Renew King's Legacy
January, 2008 -"I've never met more brilliant thinkers, greater strategists, greater planners, than those who sat at the tables of rebellion, chartering and designing the way in which to meet this mighty nation and all of its indiscretion and all of its oppression."Harry Belafonte speaks of human rights at UVM - a public radio postcard
These days, Belafonte has a political message that will likely resonate with many Vermonters who like to consider themselves "progressive." He's a harsh critic of President Bush and the war in Iraq ("a huge error ... folly") and what he sees as efforts under the current administration to "reverse gains" -- affirmative action, equal representation, voting rights -- made during the civil-rights era. - Belafonte to speak on King legacy
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.
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The Asian American Legal Defense and Education Fund (AALDEF) will honor activist Harry Belafonte, Art Chong, Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer of Safeco Corporation, and investigative journalist Seymour Hersh with the 2008 Justice in Action Award at its Annual Lunar New Year Gala on Thursday, February 21, 2008 - Harry Belafonte, Art Chong and Seymour Hersh to Receive 2008 Justice in Action Awards at AALDEF's Annual Lunar New Year Gala - link moved here
January 28, 2008 - The American Foundation for the University of the West Indies (AFUWI) hosts its 11th Annual “The Legacy Continues” Awards Dinner on Monday, January 28 at the Waldorf Astoria. A black tie gala, the 2008 AFUWI salutes 12 notables: Denis O’Brien, founder/chairman of Digicel, Reginald Canal, Raymond Goulbourne, Noel Hankin, Roy Hastick, Sr., Marc Morial, Colbert Narcisse, Paul Atlman, Rollin Bertrand, Vincent HoSang, Minna Israel and Dr. Harry Belafonte.
November 8, 2007 - Belafonte "is being celebrated for his contribution to the advancement of human rights and dignities," the council said a release. Belafonte honoured by Canadian Council of Christians and Jews
November 22, 2007 - "I'
ve had a long and passionate history with Canada. I've been coming here since 1948," he observes. "I've watched the Canadian nation grow and watched its diversity increase. There's still much that needs to be done. There's still a lot of people who feel disenfranchised who come and speak to that fact, particularly the indigenous, the native Canadian community.
"But that notwithstanding, there's still much that goes on here in Canada that I think is wonderful and worthwhile, and I've done many things in the world where Canadians are very strategic to the experience."Belafonte a big fan of Canada - includes video clip
A CBC Radio Podcast - Jian Ghomeshi meets the great Harry Belafonte. He became famous crooning calypso. But he also committed himself to a lifetime of activism and humanitarian work. - December 28th Podcast
November 23 - What's with the cast, Mr. Belafonte?
"Heated discussion with Condoleezza Rice," he deadpans. - Harry Belafonte is the nicest wingnut I have ever met.
He says John Edwards is the only candidate also concerned and compassionate enough to try and deal with it....
"I also happen to believe that had he not so forcefully and precisely put the issue of poverty into this campaign, I don't think we'd be talking aobut it as much as we are," Belafonte said.
Belafonte feels Edwards was sincere when he announced his candidacy in New Orleans, saying it showed a commitment to the people devastated by hurricane Katrina.
"I've talked with John Edwards. I've looked into heart and his soul," Belafonte says.
He added that Edwards has the makings of a great president.... - see clip here
Jan. 2006 - "President George W. Bush] lied to the people of this nation, distorted the truth, declared war on a nation who had not attacked us . . . put Americas sons and daughters in harm's way . . . and destroyed the lives of tens of thousands of [Iraqi] women and children who had nothing to do with it. It was an act of terror." - Speaking Out Against Wars of Aggression
March 1, 2004 - "During 17 years of traveling through Africa on behalf of Unicef, I have seen this desire for learning among even the most destitute children. They seem to know intuitively that the classroom can transform their lives. We should act on their faith." from Where the West can open the classroom door
an article by Harry Belafonte for The International Herald Tribune
Unicef People - Harry Belafonte
December, 2005 - From how it got started, to its mission, to the facts about HIV/AIDS today, to the dedicated participants and their own personal initiatives, the WE ALL HAVE AIDS campaign has many stories to tell.
Kenneth Cole launches AIDS Awareness Campaign
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....I think we are all mandated to try to fix problems if we can exercise our responsibility to do that. I was born in poverty and I understood its ravages for a long
time and as long as there's need, I'll be connected to something.