Legendary entertainer and humanitarian Harry Belafonte died Monday. He was a frequent visitor at Chicago's St. Sabina Church.
Belafonte's career broke many barriers in the entertainment industry. He was the first Black man to win Tony and Emmy awards, but the Caribbean singer spent his life using his platform and money to champion his true passion, social justice."He never let go of that determination to continue Dr. King's legacy for justice for the beloved community," said Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina.
"He helped shape my belief today, my fight today for justice who I am the good, bad and the crazy has been shaped by him so much," he said. One of his favorite mementos is a signed album, on which Belafonte wrote, "If times get hard and you have to sell this on eBay, call me first!"
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