Harry Belafonte & Julie
Music, love and civil rights
The "King of Calypso" Harry Belafonte and the dancer Julie Robinson, whose interracial marriage in the 1950s and activism alongside Martin Luther King defied American segregation.
01Why it matters
Belafonte helped fund the civil rights movement; their marriage was itself a statement.
02The conflict
Racism, the McCarthy blacklist and public scrutiny.
03The iconic moment
Belafonte rallying artists for the 1963 March on Washington.
04What survived
"Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)"; his activist legacy.
05Frequently asked questions
Who were Harry Belafonte & Julie?
The "King of Calypso" Harry Belafonte and the dancer Julie Robinson, whose interracial marriage in the 1950s and activism alongside Martin Luther King defied American segregation.
Why is the story of Harry Belafonte & Julie famous?
Belafonte helped fund the civil rights movement; their marriage was itself a statement.
How does the story of Harry Belafonte & Julie end?
Belafonte rallying artists for the 1963 March on Washington. "Day-O (The Banana Boat Song)"; his activist legacy.
Is the story of Harry Belafonte & Julie real?
Yes, Harry Belafonte & Julie is based on real people and events.
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