Harry Belafonte will forever live in our hearts. He is perhaps best known for singing the "Banana Boat Song," with its signature lyric "Day-O." He became the first African American to win an Emmy for his 1959 TV special Tonight with Belafonte. He helped lead marches, gave money to the cause, and helped organize the 1963 March on Washington. Belafonte also worked to improve human rights around the world. He has focused especially on helping children in Africa. In 1987 he was made a goodwill ambassador of UNICEF. He passed away today at 96 years old Comment with a 🕊️ or 🙏🏾 for condolences to the family. #harrybelafonte #carmen #blackexcellence #blackheroes #civilrights #malcolmx #martinlutherking #denzelwashington #samuelljackson #willsmith #oprah #michelleobama #barackobama #donlemon #blackactors #blackkings #violadavis #angelabassett #earthakitt #michealjackson #steviewonder #restinpower #laurynhill #kobebryant #tmz #arethafranklin #blackentrepreneurs