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Hollywood Gathers To Celebrate Harry Belafonte With A Star Studded Ceremony
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Hollywood Gathers To Celebrate Harry Belafonte With A Star Studded Ceremony

If you are an expert in cinema, you can't discuss the progression without mentioning Harry Belafonte. One of the most successful all-around creatives the world has the privilege to experience celebrated his 95th birthday earlier this month and brought the A-listers out to celebrate. To commemorate the living veteran, his organization HB95 hosted a benefit on March 1st that also presented the inaugural Harry Belafonte Social Justice. Recipients of the prestigious honor award included Angela Davis, Rashad Robinson, Kimberlé Crenshaw, Dr. Cornel West, Darren Walker, Hank Willis Thomas, former Attorney General Eric Holder, and Congresswoman Barbara Lee. The presentation of the awards will honor the tenth anniversary of Sankofa.org, the social justice organization Mr. Belafonte co-founded where the proceeds will go to in addition to several of its programs, including an innovative virtual/alternative reality technology and arts reentry program. Guests also included Whoopi Goldberg, Danny Glover, Al Sharpton, Alfre Woodard, and many more. We sent our correspondent Ty Cole to chat with some of your favorite stars as they share how the famed actor has influenced their careers. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Website: www.yv-media.com IG: @yourvoicemedia #Harry Belafonte #whoopigoldberg #dannyglover #alsharpton #alferwoodard #yvmedia #yourvoicemedia #entertainment #media #tv #movies #celebrity #celebrities #actor #actress #writers #designers #producers #director
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