Tag: Martin Belafonte

  • The barriers-breaking singer, actor and activist died

    The barriers-breaking singer, actor and activist died

    Singer-actor Martin Belafonte, who passed away on Sunday at the age of 91, was involved in the New York City civil rights movement in the 1950s. He was a founder of the NAACP and the National Association forthe Advancement of Coloured People. He was also involved in anti-war protests in the 1960s and was awarded…