Four things you probably did not know Harry Belafonte did for MLK and the civil rights struggle

He continued to be a radical even after the calamity of King’s death

The death of Martin Luther King Jr. was a watershed moment in American history. For his detractors, it was a chance to take a rest, if not to congratulate themselves.

For those who fought with King, it was a disheartening juncture that dared them to choose between marching on or surrendering to the fear and weakness.

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Belafonte was one of those who marched on. He continued to leverage his star power to align himself with politicians and causes that demanded justice for all.