Harry Belafonte Interview: Martin Luther King Jr's Legacy of Nonviolence & Speaking Truth

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Harry Belafonte explores his long and close friendship with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and how Dr. King’s message went beyond race and to the larger issues of humanity. Belafonte talks about first meeting Dr. King’s family in Atlanta, violence Dr. King witnessed in both Chicago and Selma, the difficulty Dr. King experienced for speaking out against the war in Vietnam, and how the practice of nonviolence endured in him after Dr. King’s assassination.
Harry Belafonte is an internationally known American singer, songwriter, actor and civil rights activist. Early in his career, Belafonte was a vocal supporter of the Civil Rights Movement and was one of Coretta Scott King and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s closest confidants and financial supporters. From 1968 until today, Belafonte’s activism would extend beyond domestic concerns including causes such as famine relief in Africa (he was an organizer of the recording sessions for “We Are the World,” in 1985), H.I.V./AIDS prevention and treatment, the abolition of nuclear weapons, education, and the end of apartheid. He has been a recipient of many esteemed awards including the first black performer to receive an Emmy, the first recording artist to sell over a million copies of a single album, and the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
From the HBO / Kunhardt Film Foundation (KFF) Documentary “King in the Wilderness” that follows Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. during the last years of his life: from the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965 to his assassination in 1968, through personal stories of the people who were around him.
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Harry Belafonte, Friend and Artist
Interviewed By: Taylor Branch
Interview Date: April 10, 2017
Chapters:
00:00 Meeting Dr. King
12:32 Dr. King’s Parents
19:42 Daddy King
26:46 Visiting Europe with Dr. King
28:55 Dr King Being Stabbed in Harlem
31:53 Challenging the Institutions of Segregation
37:31 Personal Relationship with Dr. King
46:46 March on Selma
54:38 Taking the Movement into the North
01:06:33 Vietnam and Riverside Speech
01:18:52 White World
01:25:04 Personal Side of Dr. King
01:42:08 Dr. King’s Humor
01:56:23 Dr. King’s Death
02:00:13 Last Meeting with Dr. King
02:09:52 Nonviolence
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@calfiger Жыл бұрын

Rest in heaven, Mr. Belafonte 😔 It's only after your passing that I saw how much you did to make our country a better place. From the bottom of my heart, thank you 🙏🏾

@marshdell Жыл бұрын

What rock were you hiding under?

@geothite6539 Жыл бұрын

With all due respect to Mr. Harry Belafonte for all that you have done for humanity, Thank You!

@annettehubbard329 Жыл бұрын

Mr Belafonte was truly a humanitarian who not only loved with his words, but most importantly loved from his heart. His actions of love were extraordinary. We will miss him much.

@justmyopinion9883 Жыл бұрын

Rest In Peace, Mr Belafonte. March 1, 1927-April 25, 2023.❤🙏🏽

@d.e.williams6550 Жыл бұрын

Will be missed truly Dr. Belafonte.. your contributions were priceless. Rest well!

@GorillaPG22 Жыл бұрын

Thankyou Mr. Harry for being Dr. and Mrs. Kings friend and loyal confidant. We owe you a great debt of gratitude.

@isurvive8251 Жыл бұрын

💜💜💜

@andrethompson2034 Жыл бұрын

Mr Bellefonte you are a national treasure sir ❤️🙏

@cheri238 Жыл бұрын

Thank you , Mr Harry Belafonte, for your wisdom and dedication for the walk of freedom. we shall embrace all of you. Therefore, we all hold hands to keep the torch lit with non-violence with actions for socIal justice. God bless you and many condolences to yor family , friends and all those around the world for your inspiration of a life well lived. I love you. Rip 🙏 ❤

@richardbutton9323 2 жыл бұрын

We have been privelaged to have Harry Belafonte in our lifetime

@isurvive8251 Жыл бұрын

Amen. Honor & Priveledge. Give Thanks.

@dorothyfairweather4980 3 жыл бұрын

Mr. Belafonte, I can listen to you speak all day. Blossom

@shirleystewart9422 Жыл бұрын

I will always love Mr. Bellefonte❤

@Pink_143_6 Жыл бұрын

RIP Harry. You will be deeply missed. 🌹💜

@derrickoreagan1578 Жыл бұрын

Thank you, and my perpetual love to you and your family my brother Mr. Belafonte, for your significant contribution to Pan-African struggles. Walk good with the ancestors and on that spiritual plane, I know you will keep on chanting down those oppressors. #WalkGood #OneLove

@lavonnewhite1532 Жыл бұрын

May God continue to richly Bless Mr. Harry Belafonte and Mr. Stan Leverson and their families. We have missed the mark about how great a man Dr. Martin Luther King Jr was to changing American history.

@manueldavidson1398 Жыл бұрын

Harry Bellefonte was a true champion of justice, truth, human rights and change for the better. Rest In Power.

@cgcade1 3 жыл бұрын

Harry Belafonte tells of his experiences as an insider of the work of Dr. King as well as his most valuable role and spokesperson from the specific vantage point he has. I have always respected this man's responsibility in carry out the taskforce of our struggle for equality. Thank you for all you have done to make life better for America Descendants of Slavery.

@sandraatkins2539 2 жыл бұрын

Amen and thank you for your astute observations. Blessings ❤ 🙏

@deloreswillis9224 2 жыл бұрын

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿💕

@albertclark1606 Жыл бұрын

I JUST LOVE THIS MAN

@isurvive8251 Жыл бұрын

AMEN ❣️

@cheri238 Жыл бұрын

🙏❤️

@ahmidis74 3 жыл бұрын

An icon and a legend in so many ways. A true African warrior. All respect is due.

@bormagain66 3 жыл бұрын

Harry Belafonte is Jamaican American and not African

@ahmidis74 Жыл бұрын

@@bormagain66 "I don't care where you come from, as long as you're a Black man, you're an AFRICAN" - Peter Tosh

@Norfrica Жыл бұрын

@bormagain66 Caribbean American.. Father was from Martinique and mother Jamaica

@Ghe608 Жыл бұрын

@@bormagain66 Im Jamaican, we ARE all part of African Diaspora, children of Mama Africa, ALL of our ancestors removed from the continent, brutally by white slavers and dropped off all over the world to create wealth for them, brutalized, dehumanized and much more, the continent of Africa that we are the children of Harry Belafonte was too aware of that and he fought for Africa, as so many of us do, and as Africa is fighting for us, please be aware of our United efforts in CARICOM. Where our brothers and sisters of Africa, are united with the Caribbean in solidarity, against the effects of colonialism and antiquated racist sanctions from America & Europe that continue to destroy black countries on the continent, and around the world, Mama Africa. Harry Belafonte Who I had the beautiful opportunity to meet few times in my life, very elegant sophisticated BLACK man he had a passion for Africa, and fought against white oppression for South Africa & America they just recently gave him award after his death. Please educate yourself. In his own words, he said he could never get rid of his anger against America for their perpetual hate and racism that he’s fought so hard for his entire life but America is relentless and it’s hate for the black man. In this pack is that represents what America is there’s always RACISM they created it. They perpetuate it and continue it and they will never get rid of it and he has continued rage about this hatred. He said he became who he’s become because despite of the hatred white America had against him, he continued he said there’s a potential to America, but in his almost century of life, he hadn’t seen it reach a place where the racism isn’t still suffocating. So you want to make him an American but America never really made him an American nor hasn’t really made any black person equal and it’s American Ness as they should be. “In 1988, Belafonte helped organize an event that proved pivotal in the fight against white supremacy in South Africa: He hosted a musical celebration of the 70th birthday of then-imprisoned African National Congress leader, Nelson Mandela, at London’s Wembley Stadium” www.voaafrica.com/amp/safrica-mourns-passing-of-harry-belafonte/7070471.html So you may want to deny his African ancestry on his knowledge and love of mama, Africa, and his support of Africa, but he never did thank God!! He is an African Jamaican, who fought against racism amongst White supremacist in America, and in South Africa, and all over the world. 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲✊🏿

@eddasimon1427 3 жыл бұрын

Great man🌹❤️🍀

@sandraatkins2539 2 жыл бұрын

❤🙏🙏

@sandraatkins2539 2 жыл бұрын

God has blessed Mr. Bellefonte with longevity, talent, humility, generosity, and kindness. What a role model.

@deloreswillis9224 2 жыл бұрын

Yessssssssssssssssss

@justmyopinion9883 Жыл бұрын

Sandra Atkins, yes he is all of that. Well said. Thank you.

@isurvive8251 Жыл бұрын

All that , AND Intelligence ! 😇🙏

@finnn55 Жыл бұрын

Yes. I always loved his singing, but to hear how eloquently he speaks, how thoughtful he is- to see ML King Jr through his eyes is amazing. I loved learning how he took care of getting Coretta King some help… And must mention, he is even more handsome with age!

@silviataylor936 Жыл бұрын

Today He is already in eternity with my Lord and Savior Jesús . That is the security that we have when we accept Jesus as Lord and Savior . We do not have to guest were we are going to spend eternity. ISLAND IN THE SUN . I know you know at this time with Jesus , you did everything HE ALLOWED you to do . As long as there is evil in this world, injustice also is persistent . Only God is just . This world Jesus told us would have tribulations, still JESUS told us HE HAS OVERCOME THE WORLD . When HE was raised to heaven , HE SEND THE HOLLY SPIRIT TO ABIDE IN EVERYONE WHO ACCEPT JESUS AS LORD AND SAVIOR . Yes, there are tribulations, even in the life of the believers, we are in the world. But God is our hope , day by day , we fall , we sin, we get discouraged, we forget who we are in Christ, but God bring us back , through HIS SPIRIT. Only GOD RETURN WOULD BRING PEACE , JUSTICE. You did HARRY BELAFONTE, what GOD , allow you to do . Well done , thank you for everything you brought us closer to have right and privilege, thank God he allowed you to lived the right to VOTE

@jamesprevard6555 Жыл бұрын

I know of Mr. H.B. all my life mid 50tys he never got derail from his mission in life...he's a legend within a legend if I were 10 percent of the man he is how great I'll be!

@christinharrison621 Жыл бұрын

Rip King,you will forever be missed 💔 😢 🙏 😪 😔

@thadmayfield5289 Жыл бұрын

Insightful and powerful conversation.

@lillieholmes4521 3 жыл бұрын

What a Beautiful and Wonderful thing YOU Mr. Belafonta did for MLK’S family,, wow oh yes Ms. Coretta needed help with the children and damn sure needed the money, especially When MLK was gone so much,, I can definitely say, I will always remember Dr. King and what he did for us and knowing, you made him and his family life so much easier them for truly a blessing...

@elielmekre1034 Жыл бұрын

R.I.P Harry Belafonte. You were always a legend!!!

@saundramichael7968 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, his church should've done more! Contributions should've been requested publicly.

@debraharriott6558 4 ай бұрын

Honor Humble HUMANITY 🙏 of freedom was the power of MLK and Harry Belfonte RIP ❤ God Bless 🙌 our Black History ❤ 💯 % Great interview Fear no man God has allow Truth 🙏 acknowledged

@lindamason8538 Жыл бұрын

So much history and love and truth. RIP

@antoniboleslawowicz8095 9 ай бұрын

We are richer because Harry Belafonte lived among us, and at that for so long; but we are impoverished because he isn’t here anymore. He was as great a man as he was an artist. He understood the problems of the human race and its struggle to deal with itself as few individuals have.

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

So powerful 👏 and 🙏 Loving ❤ of M L K and all of and for all who hear all of the great Ledger of God in US and the world and unto the children children of us all in Loving life ❤ 🙏 AMEN Thank you LORD Harry 🙏 ❤

@shauntinamcgill4099 Жыл бұрын

Thank You Elder Bellafonte for your love and dedication to humanity ❤️🥰 in THE WORDS OF HOLY SCRIPTURES “WELL DONE MY GOOD AND Faithful Servant ❤️💯Rest in Peace and Power ❤️

@rosalyncampbell1481 Жыл бұрын

The incomparable Mr Bellanfanti or Belanfonte Daylight cum and a legend gone home. Rest well Warrior of injustice and symbol of black pride

@saundramichael7968 2 жыл бұрын

Yes, most human rights struggles involves martyrdom. A CROWN in HEAVEN !

@jackieburns5257 Жыл бұрын

Great interview!

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

Always luv 4 u 4ever SIR

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

Stay Strong

@tessbook5301 Жыл бұрын

RIP TO OUR HERO MR. HAROLD GEORGE BELLANFANTI JR 🌹

@kwamesarpong1925 Жыл бұрын

This is an amazing man! Why was not too much about him after King's murder? Harry Belafonte, an icon & legend and we have lost such a man. In Harry's case, he lived to be 96. Dr. King would have been 94, since they were 2 years apart. Harry was the older. I am moved by Harry's involvement in black race. He did his the quiet way. The financier behind close doors. He did well for his age. I think, this fine soldier in Harry Belafonte has to be a force to reckon. The takeaway from this clip, as Mr Belafonte said, Dr. King's disciples failed him in the end. Yes, there are so many trailbrazers in all our dealings on earth as far as black societies ar

@lillieholmes4521 3 жыл бұрын

I like what Mr. Balafonte said,, He is who and what he is INSPITE of America,, yes James Baldwin and Sojourn was part of the civil rights

@joeysanguine3596 Жыл бұрын

Impressive video💖✝️

@dennisedwards9525 Жыл бұрын

Bless you beloved brother may the good Lord show you mercy amen.

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

Thank U

@betsystewart9786 Жыл бұрын

Harry, We will miss you 🥰 RIP

@marvinhagler4721 Жыл бұрын

RIP HARRY BELAFONTE

@cymonehicks2386 5 ай бұрын

🙏🙏💜🙏🙏 R.I.P. 🙏🙏💜🙏🙏

@nealbrooks9827 Жыл бұрын

Amen

@lillieholmes4521 3 жыл бұрын

Wow yes Mr. Belafonte, I remember you and how active you were in civil rights for humanity,, you also mention Rosa Parks,, What I want to know is why history tellers never mention this woman Claudette Corbin,, Because she was before Rosa Parks,,the first black dark skin woman,, WHO REFUSED TO GIVE UP HER SEAT ON THE BUS...

@juicechoreography8951 Жыл бұрын

Claudette Corbin had a child out of wedlock and the NAACP did not want to use her because they felt like her immorality would be a distraction to what they were trying to do. Rosa Parks had during that same time was going through training on the civil rights movement, tactics etc. The following year is when she did what she did and that photo is what made the history books and museums. There is real historical moments in time, and manufactured historical moments. It's all about media.. he who controls the lens and the pen, control the narrative.

@ernestined.lawrence9514 Жыл бұрын

To know is to No! We are alive!

@kwamesarpong1925 Жыл бұрын

---- are concerned but generations that come after do not continue the struggle because of no clue as to what the players did. Our struggle continues! Just wondering if Harry had any dealings with Malcom X. Another tiger in our black struggle.

@kalmia01 11 ай бұрын

Harry is unique and wonderful, immense. ❤ The interview is very interesting and informative, pity the journalist seems a sort of a robot. If talking to Harry Belafonte try some more empathy and sensibility.

@ZOMBIEHEADSHOTKILLER 2 жыл бұрын

i had no idea harry belafonte had anything to do with MLK.... i just came here cuz i like the song "Shake Senora". i was expecting this to be about music, not civil rights. Not complaining.... im just surprised. I learned something way different hen i was expecting to.

@TheRarebird12 Жыл бұрын

Good.

@lesliebryan9401 Жыл бұрын

I on the other hand did know but this documentary taught me just how big of a role Mr. Bekefante played in the movement along side Dr. King. He is truly A Man Amungst Men. I Love This Man. Awesome interview!!

@NewYorkCityBoxing 4 жыл бұрын

Harry Belafonte : 'a living embodiment of what Black History is'

@cymonehicks2386 5 ай бұрын

💎💎💎💎💎

@christylumpa4357 Жыл бұрын

WOW!!!!!!

@cymonehicks2386 5 ай бұрын

💜💜💜💜💜

@MrSprieto9 Жыл бұрын

There's hierarchy angels that incarnate in earth occasionally in order to teach and raise consciousness, Martin Luther king and Belafonte are in that group.

@lillieholmes4521 3 жыл бұрын

What’s amazing is What Mr. Balafonte said a about Daddy King, and MLK’S love interest, but Daddy’s not having no inter-racial relationship,, but to say MLK said he was leading us into a burning house, but when MLK told D.C, he was coming to Washington, D.C. to pick up the check, the Reparations this United States OWE us...shortly afterwards,, MLK was killed

@solawilliams4963 Жыл бұрын

The spelling of his name is readily available. Let's spell people's names correctly.

@anne-marieangelin9974 Жыл бұрын

Traduire le texte en français merci

@cymonehicks2386 5 ай бұрын

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

NABVET and NATIVE American Thanks 😊

@victorthomas5674 Жыл бұрын

T. Airmen. C. Spencer Blackhawk American 🙏

@Wizdomman1 Жыл бұрын

1:53:00

@ArmonMitchell Жыл бұрын

Soldier

@serin7318 Жыл бұрын

5.01 whew

@lillieholmes4521 3 жыл бұрын

What an awful experience to be at a place called KING’s INN and the racist, put all you guys in the Kitchen, Who was STAN LEVISON, I heard you mention him, but I never hear any talk about him,,,maybe this channel will do a documentary on him.