Harry Belafonte, legendary singer, actor, and civil rights activist, was born in Harlem, New York. Known as the “King of Calypso” for popularizing Caribbean music worldwide, Belafonte also played a pivotal role in the U.S. civil rights movement. He was a close confidant of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and used his platform to advocate for social justice, equality, and humanitarian causes throughout his life.
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