April 25, 2023 (New York, NY) – In response to the news of Harry Belafonte’s passing, Citizen Action of New York’s Co-Executive Director, Rosemary Rivera, had the following to say:
“Mr. Belafonte dedicated his entire life to the movement for civil and human rights and liberation from oppression. He understood ‘artivism’ and how to speak to the heart and not only the mind. From investing in an early Civil Rights movement to continuing to mentor today’s young organizers, his impact was astounding. As we celebrate his life and legacy, may we all be inspired to find the ways that we can bring our unique gifts and talents into the service of the movement for freedom, justice, and equality.”
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