The Riverside Church is hosting a public memorial service honoring the life of late singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte.
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The Riverside Church is hosting a public memorial service honoring the life of late singer, actor, and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte on what would have been his 97th birthday. The “Celebration of Life” service is scheduled for Friday, March 1 at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 490 Riverside Drive in Harlem.
“The celebration is set to honor the impactful life of Harry Belafonte, recognizing his pivotal role in shaping history,” Riverside said in a statement. “From providing crucial funding for the civil rights movement to achieving unprecedented success as the first artist to sell a million-copy album, Belafonte’s contributions are unparalleled.”Open to the public, the service will consist of tributes, musical performances, and messages paying homage to Belafonte’s legacy.
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