Black People – Page 75

Harry Belafonte, Folk Hero

Cool and charismatic, Belafonte channeled his stardom into activism. He was a true people person, who knew how to reach, teach and challenge us.

By Wesley Morris

Belafonte, Harry Black People Civil Rights and Liberties Civil Rights Movement (1954-68) Movies Music Television

Harry Belafonte on His Artistic Values and His Activism

In interviews and articles in The New York Times, Mr. Belafonte, who died on Tuesday, spoke about the civil rights movement and his frustration with how Black life was depicted onscreen.

By The New York Times

Black People Deaths (Obituaries) Douglas, Herb (1922-2023) Long jump Olympic Games (1948) Owens, Jesse Track and Field University of Pittsburgh

Herb Douglas, Olympic Medalist Inspired by Jesse Owens, Dies at 101

Believed to be the oldest living Olympic medalist at his death, he met Owens as a teenager, won bronze in the broad jump in 1948 and later created an award in his idol’s honor.

By Frank Litsky

Black People Cadence (Manhattan, NY, Restaurant) Chefs Food Freeman, Shenarri Local Food Restaurants Soul Food (Cuisine) Williams, Erick

Two Chefs on Keeping Alive, and Redefining, Soul Food

At their restaurants in New York and Chicago, Shenarri Freeman and Erick Williams are celebrating the cuisine in their own ways.

By Korsha Wilson