“Art in its highest form is art that serves and instructs society and human development.” - Harry Belafonte.. watch Dorothy Dandrige- Black S3X Goddess & Marilyn's Secret Muse shook up Hollywood th-cam.com/video/bT3JZ_ycE3E/w-d-xo.html NEXT
Most of the activism in those days was for the benefit of black men to work, travel, and marry who they pleased. So I'm not surprised at his disinterest in black women, but still being a "pro black" activist. But if you're not pro black woman too, you're not pro black.
When he told eartha kitt that he couldn’t date her( but could sleep with her) bc she was a black woman and she couldn’t do anything for him; I stopped supporting him..
I wish she would have brought this up in this video. It's strange that she put that info in her Eartha Kitt video but it was nowhere to be found here. Having a video with the title "why people was not here for his affairs with white women" is super surface-level unless you get to the actual deep-seated issues of misogynoir (which tended to be very common then). Otherwise, it's just reinforcing this vapid belief that people are "just haters"..nah, it's oftentimes much more complex than that within the black community (unfortunately). (and...no I don't think she should have made an in-depth video essay on his misogynoir but simply mentioning his comment would have provided a more balanced view of what the perception was from the public and what his actual viewpoints were on the topic...instead of being like "yea he ignored the haters and was a free thinker"...nah that wasn't it.)
@@user-pf9th5dy1t she's not the type to deep dive into topics like that. And if she doesn't want to dive into that, she should have never addressed this topic
I'm curious as to why you didn't bring up the comments he made to Eartha Kitt. That piece of information is vital to have a clearer perspective on his views against black women. If he said those comments today he would be dragged to filth. Good commentary but it wouldve been a video of more substance to include that because it's vital to know that in comparison to his preferences with his wives. It completes the picture.
Since you did a video on Lark Voorhies, I was wondering if you would ever talk about Maia Campbell. Both of these ladies have similar stories 🥺💔. Talented Black women that suffered with mental health 💔💔.
Not gonna lie, I respect Harry’s activism and used to revere him when I was younger, but I as I got a little older I kinda felt colorist/elitist vibes. When Eartha Kitt spoke about that despicable statement he made regarding how BW can’t do shit for his career, that was the nail on the coffin for me. God bless homie, but we see where his true interest lies.
That's exactly how much he was bullied by the men that hired him . They still do this to footballers and actors today . Throw bananas in the pitch and jeer it suddenly goes quiet when they cave in and tribute, be seen on the red carpet , marrying the boss man's dawtas .All the money and fame he was given goes right back to her .I'm sure his own BLK wife and daughter could tell a more realistic story. He was definitely in the closet
I completely agree with you🌺. It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
I wonder if Belafonte had the same mindset like Sidney Poitier when he had said that a black woman couldn't do anything for him career-wise...Or any other way too?" 🤔 Either way, it's very disappointing and makes his activism look like nothing more than performative..At least to me. I could be wrong but that's how I feel. Only because he kept getting with non black women specifically women of the Jewish religion/race?
I completely agree with You, seeing these pick me's in the comments defend him is so pathetic,because he wouldn't even look their way let alone date them.... It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
@@liveperformances4641 The thing is, what did the white women do for him? Give me a reason to be around white folk? That seemed to be the greatest desire. Instead of doing for themselves and building their own.
He Broke my heart❤ yes he definitely was fine as wine in his early years! He lost me when Eartha kitt said that statement he said about Us Beautiful Black women 👑❤✊🏽 actually this is my first time hearing this story from Eartha kitt i love you Karine
To me, it's unacceptable that black people in the entertainment industry were not making the most handsome/beautiful lists... because I have always felt black men and women are the most handsome/beautiful people in the world. I mean, look at African and Caribbean women... absolutely stunning. 💐👑💐
You really mean that!? Thats so sweet.❤❤❤ I am kind of taken by this comment because people often praise certain beautiful black people almost as if they are the exeption to the rule. And people often times name other racial groups as a whole the most beautiful. Fair skinned Latin/Hispanic people often get that label. (And they are super beautiful so I have nothing against that, I am more so stating that when people have to name the most beautiful 'exotic' group of people its mostly latin people) I am myself black and I find many black people beautiful. So on a personal level I am not shocked and I find it refreshing to hear a person state that they not only find certain black people handsome or beautiful but the black race in general. It flips the notion many have. I have heard before that most black women look avarage at best and many arent even pretty at all. But that when a black woman is beautiful she is out of this world. (Again I don't agree with this but I heard so many versions of this my whole life) That I internalized it and often times assume that anybody that isn't black only finds a handfull of black people extra beautiful and most not attractive at all. And not even in a racist way or anything. Just that people don't tend to find us the most stunning. More so because we look so very different from alomst every ethnic group/race.
@Sunflower 🌻 Absolutely I do... and always have. When I was 14, our family picked our favorite Miss America contestant. As soon as Vanessa Williams walked on the stage, I said this is the most beautiful woman in the world and she's going to win... and she did. I live in an all black community (near a HBCU) and I see beautiful women every day. 💖👑💖
Because that’s your opinion. Objective vs subjective. Of course you can subjectively think Africans are better, objectively Europeans are, because they have the most diverse range of features and colors. The uniqueness of the whites tend to outshine the beauty of the blacks-this is societies view, not saying I agree, but you understand. Personally I find Slavs to be most beaut. слава!
You did a fantastic job on Mr. Belafonte's profile and persona. He still looks amazing for 96; I had hoped he and Sidney would make it to 100 years old together (since they were both born in 1927)--but Sidney left us last year at 94. Both are such talented artists and activists! RIP, Sidney, and Cheers to Mr. Belafonte.
First, I love your channel, an honest and positive look at celebrities. Harry, I loved him in Carman and was very influential in his prime. I prefer Billy Dee Williams, more handsome with less drama. I would love to see you do one on Billy Dee Williams.
It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
I've always said that you can't fight your enemy if you are in bed with them. Simple. It's a centuries old White tactic to keep control. Black stars are brainwashed. Slavery is still to blame.
Exactly! To me he just had a great need to be accepted by White society, I’ve always felt that way about Mr. Belafonte. To me, just my opinion, he looks better to as an older gentleman. We have to stop wanting to be accepted by them and accepting and improving ourselves for our benefit.
Love his music and films. Would have enjoyed seeing him in more movies. Seems that the major roles weren't there for him. Plus, his political activism and private life blacklisted him. That said, he's so talented. Thanks, Karine, for your portrait of the inimitable Harry Belafonte! ❤❤
I Remember seeing him at a prison here in CA where he was talking to inmates telling them they could still do something with their lives. And he was starting programs so they could go to school and get degrees.
Karine, my Haitian sista. Can you please do a video on Ella Fitzgerald and Katherine Hepburn next??? I've been waiting on them forever. They're queens!
He spoke of one of his last conversations with MLK . He asked Martin why he was so melancholy and he said " I fear I have integrated my people into a burning house". MLK started having feelings of regret before he was assassinated. Harry stated that his mind set was changing toward integration. Very interesting.
I respect Harry Belafonte for his activism but I do realize his fight was for the right to date and marry white. He wasn't really as pro black as passed himself off to be. Eartha Kitt's declaration about what he said was believable and I don't think he disputed it which means it was true. Eartha Kitt wasn't any better however because she married white also.
Didn’t seem like she had much of a choice. She said in an interview that the bm on her level didn’t want to date bw. The black community needs to be more honest about this and stop tying bw’s hands behind our backs. My fiancé is a white engineer and I’ll be a stay at home wife. The bm on my level would date me but didn’t want to marry me. I’m in my 30’s, I wasn’t goin to wait around forever lol. And I’m in Atlanta. What Eartha Kitt said all those years ago is still true today.
@@afrosamourai400 Her point was that black men in her circles were chasing after white women so black women ultimately did the same and ended up marrying white men. Seems to be a common reason amongst black women even today. If you consider all of the top black female entertainers of that era they also ended up marrying white men. Some of them had several marriages that were to white men. Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carrol, Pearl Bailey, Josephine Baker, etc. It's pretty sad. I do believe the women because for the most part black women desire the love of a black man but that doesn't seem to be returned once black men get status and money. It's pretty damn sad and I'm a black man calling black men out. Look at a lot of your top athletes in every sports and my point stands corrected.
Hi Karine, you do know I love you and your channel, but I must speak out about this clip on Harry Belafonte. You seem to have kept certain things 'unsaid' concerning 'Black Men' who championed "The Black Cause", speaking the loudest, but at the same time telling 'Black Women that they (the black women) couldn't do anything for them. Some of the responses, you received, showing below stated and pointed out these facts very nicely.
@@constancealexander2035 I have to disagree! you mustn't hide the truth regardless how painful. Plus, let me add, this is one of the many, but very important reasons why the 'Black Community in America - the US - is in the condition it's in today.
@DEVAUGHN JOHNSON the blk community you are referring to is the way it is because of our blk men choosing to want what they can't have, and that is white culture. I'm afraid this 'community' will continue to be in this ruins for the long haul. I do hope the content creator would touch basis on this topic as a followup, however, I do understand her divesting from it because it is a slippery slope. Stay blessed
@@constancealexander2035 This statement you're making is not completely honest. Yes, these black men are guilty of this but don't leave out the black women that have done the same! Both sides are guilty of the same thing and must be addressed!
@DEVAUGHN JOHNSON not with the fervor and vigor that black men have stop the cap, ntm they supposed to be the so called leaders of the race being men...smdh.
Hmmm, good one. Always thought he was Grenadian, but Jammy,,,, let me see. Grew up with his music, my dad was a fan. He was well loved in the Caribbean. 🤝🏽🤝🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Great video. Funny these civil rights campaigners didn't seem to have much respect for women in then personal lives. Also the tiny island Grenada is pronouced GreNAYda. You're producing a lot of great videos.
You have showcased so many of my faves, especially Mr.Belafonte.. also I was wondering would you a video on the Betty Davis the singer. She was married to Miles Davis at one time. After her death I realized a lot of ppl didn’t know about her.. she was an amazing artist. Thanks I adore your channel.. your give such good content and your voice is like the best asmr so soothing.. continued success❤🎉
Got excited to get a notification for one of your new video's, and one of my favourites fellow water sign and scorpio zodiac sign. 🥰🤗🤗 This seems like an interesting theme and topic for a in depth break down for a video.
Although it might be difficult to understand as an observer the shortest route is the obvious route but what if that is blocked or worst still perilous, that's when the alternative route that's longer becomes a necessitated choice. What stood out was the character of Harry Belafonte's courageous determination to continue support for Activism groups in the face of backlash from his own community and other's including the press. Yes his forthright honesty lost him many supporters but his integrity was still intact. He earned himself centre stage recognition and used his profile to good effect for many causes dearly important to him also the community leaders he worked in partnership with. To summarise where we started, Harry chose the longer route one fraught with difficulties and perilous with great commitment in his own words, quote "Art in its highest form is art that serves and instructs society and human development". unquote. Thanks Karine for another great vlog featuring another wonderful icon. Your work is truly appreciated and in my humble opinion without offence second to none on this platform. 🌹
He didn’t date black woman but he supported black women. Check out the documentary about the black opera singer at university of Austin who wasn’t allied to perform. Belafonte offered to pay her tuition to another school and also helped her get work when she graduated.
His daughter Shari is a decent actor as well. Years ago, she hosted a travel program based on Mexico and the Carribbean. Dorothy and Harry also did a movie as school teachers. I hope he makes it to 100.
I watched All In The Family last week. Archie: Harry Belafonte ain't black. He's a white man with a tan. It reminds me of Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. People thought both were Italian, Puerto Rican, Mexican or Biracial. Until Dwayne Johnson stated my mom is Samoan and my dad is Black. White people still didn't want to believe he is black.
Hey! Karine! Great content as always. See if you can find out more about Harry Belafonte's last wife, Julie Robinson, I always thought she had either American Indian or Black roots. It was surprising to hear she was "White", as her appearance seemed otherwise, I guess she was just very tanned. I'm "72" so this story was extremely interesting to me. Excellent work! Your pieces on the stars are awesome & very well done! Looking forward to hearing more!❤
Excellent video..white women have always been crazy about Harry Belafonte.....he was a very handsome guy and made a difference..he was superb in kansas city...buck and the preacher...he opened the door for white women 2 openingly be crazy about Derek Jeter....my sister keep up your good work..peace
Thank you for this breakdown I did see him and Carmen Jones and I know I seen him in some other movies is TV network that I watch but I can't think of them offhand please put Joan Collins and Linda Evans on your list a real divas from the dynasty-era also do you know when you're going to get to the breakdown that I requested months ago thank you for all your hard work I do look forward to seeing your videos every other day you do such a great job God bless stay safe bye
I don't understand the double standards. For example, people are saying he's West Indian, mixed race so he can date other races. But if a black man has two black parents. Why shouldn't he be expected to date or like his own black race of women by the same logic. Just asking.🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ One man is considered a sell out and race traitor and one isn't. I feel that all races of people should be open to dating someone in their own race. If you never meet that person or bond enough to marry that's fine. But don't have hatred issues toward your own. These issues do show up in your relationship with your kids. Your kids will be considered black and treated as such.🤷♂️🤷♂️JMO
A great portrait, as always. I noticed a picture of Olga James, who played Harry Belafonte's sweetheart in "Carmen Jones." Could you please do a profile on her life and career? As of this writing, she's still living. Also, could you please do a profile on singers Ruth Brown and Faye Adams?
Mr. Belafonte was indeed a beautiful man. Dorothy Dandridge was breathtakingly beautiful as well. Incidentally, Halle Berry is cute, but in no way is her beauty comparable to Dorothy's. Perhaps Mr. Belafonte said that to Ms. Kitt, and perhaps he did not. One thing is certain. He spent millions of dollars of his own money to support Dr. King's family and the Civil Rights Movement. For so many of his critics, I wonder how many of them have ever given one dime to charity, the Civil Rights Movement, or to any noble cause? Even if they have, I must wonder how many make it a regular part of their lifestyle, like Mr. Belafonte said. We still love Mr Belafonte.
@@marjoriewright I'll never see it.. and I know plenty other black people that feel the same...All light skin people are not attractive.. same goes for dark skin.. But then beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Lena Horne spoke about Harry’s ego after she invited him to reside at her apt while she was living in NYC. Though it was only for few weeks, Harry snubbed her after he blew up.
@@kaybee126Who can discern whether Harry rejected black women? At the height of the Jim Crow era, colorism played a major role throughout Black culture and even in the Entertainment industry. Lena Horne admitted that she knew a White man could get her into places that Black men couldn't. In fact, she, Harry, Sidney Poitier, Pearl Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge were all married to black spouses until they achieved superstardom. Then they began dating and married White spouses. No doubt this was primarily for status reasons and because of the social settings that they were surrounded by.
I've watched many of your videos and finally subscribed. Totally enjoyed this one, Harry Belafonte is an icon, and as a person of Jamaican ancestry myself, I have a special regard for him. As for his relationships with White women, he is an extremely handsome man, I'm sure women of all colors were throwing themselves at him, and sometimes you just can't choose where your heart will fall. His activism speaks for itself. I would love to see a video about "Dinah Washington"- she is one of the greats, and there is not a whole lot out there about her life, not sure if you've already done one on her, but I am sure you would do a great job. Keep up the good work.
@@lql1094 not if you buy, support, stream etc the music and the "misogynoir" artists that make it. That includes watching love and hip hop, using the songs in social media etc. Ironically, HB has consistently done more to help Black people collectively and on a global scale than any other entertainmer - even producing the early hip hop movie Beat Street...
“Art in its highest form is art that serves and instructs society and human development.” - Harry Belafonte.. watch Dorothy Dandrige- Black S3X Goddess & Marilyn's Secret Muse shook up Hollywood
th-cam.com/video/bT3JZ_ycE3E/w-d-xo.html NEXT
* cousin Dorothy Dandrige* RIP*
*Due had personal critical issues, it seems*
Thanks K A l feel so jelloey "hm." ioi💗
Billie Dee had focus issues, in his marriage, as well, l read.
Personally, when l see/hear a cilvil rights activist marry across the street l ______ Fredrick Douglass had cross over as well.⏬
Most of the activism in those days was for the benefit of black men to work, travel, and marry who they pleased. So I'm not surprised at his disinterest in black women, but still being a "pro black" activist. But if you're not pro black woman too, you're not pro black.
BS!
I agree. Alot of Black men aren't pro-black. They are pro-black MALES only. Black men ADORE whiteness.
@@roundtown1769 😂
@@childfreechick2980 Don't cry dear sista......better days are coming.
Exactly. First they fought for permission now they’re fighting for acceptance. Their pro-black movement is for themselves, not for black women.
When he told eartha kitt that he couldn’t date her( but could sleep with her) bc she was a black woman and she couldn’t do anything for him; I stopped supporting him..
I wish she would have brought this up in this video. It's strange that she put that info in her Eartha Kitt video but it was nowhere to be found here. Having a video with the title "why people was not here for his affairs with white women" is super surface-level unless you get to the actual deep-seated issues of misogynoir (which tended to be very common then). Otherwise, it's just reinforcing this vapid belief that people are "just haters"..nah, it's oftentimes much more complex than that within the black community (unfortunately).
(and...no I don't think she should have made an in-depth video essay on his misogynoir but simply mentioning his comment would have provided a more balanced view of what the perception was from the public and what his actual viewpoints were on the topic...instead of being like "yea he ignored the haters and was a free thinker"...nah that wasn't it.)
@@user-pf9th5dy1t she's not the type to deep dive into topics like that. And if she doesn't want to dive into that, she should have never addressed this topic
@@mindingmybusiness6309 I find that sometimes the plights of African Americans goes over the heads of Caribbean ppl despite the shared lineage.
I AGREE!!!
@@mindingmybusiness6309 Agree!
I'm curious as to why you didn't bring up the comments he made to Eartha Kitt. That piece of information is vital to have a clearer perspective on his views against black women. If he said those comments today he would be dragged to filth. Good commentary but it wouldve been a video of more substance to include that because it's vital to know that in comparison to his preferences with his wives. It completes the picture.
You are welcome to do your own video
@@nazimovab3549 it's called constructive criticism, kissing creators butts don't help them get better.
Him and Dorothy Dandrige in Carmen Jones was everything ❤️…. hey girl 😘.
Since you did a video on Lark Voorhies, I was wondering if you would ever talk about Maia Campbell. Both of these ladies have similar stories 🥺💔. Talented Black women that suffered with mental health 💔💔.
I got you ❤
Yesss! I was hoping for the same ❤
Please do Maia
Maia is going through it even to this day
Yes
Not gonna lie, I respect Harry’s activism and used to revere him when I was younger, but I as I got a little older I kinda felt colorist/elitist vibes. When Eartha Kitt spoke about that despicable statement he made regarding how BW can’t do shit for his career, that was the nail on the coffin for me. God bless homie, but we see where his true interest lies.
That's exactly how much he was bullied by the men that hired him . They still do this to footballers and actors today . Throw bananas in the pitch and jeer it suddenly goes quiet when they cave in and tribute, be seen on the red carpet , marrying the boss man's dawtas .All the money and fame he was given goes right back to her .I'm sure his own BLK wife and daughter could tell a more realistic story. He was definitely in the closet
It makes Carmen Jones character easier to stomach since men like him deserve to meet women like her
It's laughable as a man he thought wm would accept him more Bec he was with their women😂
I've been looking for the Eartha Kitt comment to verify this allegation. Someone please verify this. I can't find it.
You can't be pro black when you're belittling black women and/or involved in relationships or marriages with white women. RIP to Miss Eartha Kitt
These black men sad smh
I completely agree with you🌺. It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
Y'all never have that energy for Black women who do the same.
@@tdirtyatl sir. You don't know me. Stop please
@@kaybee126 Stop hating Black men when a lotta y'all would sell your soul to be with master.
@@tdirtyatlfacts
I wonder if Belafonte had the same mindset like Sidney Poitier when he had said that a black woman couldn't do anything for him career-wise...Or any other way too?" 🤔 Either way, it's very disappointing and makes his activism look like nothing more than performative..At least to me. I could be wrong but that's how I feel. Only because he kept getting with non black women specifically women of the Jewish religion/race?
I completely agree with You, seeing these pick me's in the comments defend him is so pathetic,because he wouldn't even look their way let alone date them.... It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
He told Eartha kitt that black women couldn't do anything for him after their brief affair.
@@liveperformances4641 The thing is, what did the white women do for him? Give me a reason to be around white folk? That seemed to be the greatest desire. Instead of doing for themselves and building their own.
@@liveperformances4641 SMH...
STRAIGHT TALK - I AGREE!!!
He Broke my heart❤ yes he definitely was fine as wine in his early years! He lost me when Eartha kitt said that statement he said about Us Beautiful Black women 👑❤✊🏽 actually this is my first time hearing this story from Eartha kitt i love you Karine
He was very handsome but his comment doesn’t sit well with me.
To me, it's unacceptable that black people in the entertainment industry were not making the most handsome/beautiful lists... because I have always felt black men and women are the most handsome/beautiful people in the world. I mean, look at African and Caribbean women... absolutely stunning. 💐👑💐
You really mean that!? Thats so sweet.❤❤❤
I am kind of taken by this comment because people often praise certain beautiful black people almost as if they are the exeption to the rule. And people often times name other racial groups as a whole the most beautiful. Fair skinned Latin/Hispanic people often get that label. (And they are super beautiful so I have nothing against that, I am more so stating that when people have to name the most beautiful 'exotic' group of people its mostly latin people)
I am myself black and I find many black people beautiful. So on a personal level I am not shocked and I find it refreshing to hear a person state that they not only find certain black people handsome or beautiful but the black race in general. It flips the notion many have. I have heard before that most black women look avarage at best and many arent even pretty at all. But that when a black woman is beautiful she is out of this world. (Again I don't agree with this but I heard so many versions of this my whole life)
That I internalized it and often times assume that anybody that isn't black only finds a handfull of black people extra beautiful and most not attractive at all. And not even in a racist way or anything. Just that people don't tend to find us the most stunning.
More so because we look so very different from alomst every ethnic group/race.
@Sunflower 🌻 Absolutely I do... and always have. When I was 14, our family picked our favorite Miss America contestant. As soon as Vanessa Williams walked on the stage, I said this is the most beautiful woman in the world and she's going to win... and she did. I live in an all black community (near a HBCU) and I see beautiful women every day. 💖👑💖
Because that’s your opinion. Objective vs subjective. Of course you can subjectively think Africans are better, objectively Europeans are, because they have the most diverse range of features and colors. The uniqueness of the whites tend to outshine the beauty of the blacks-this is societies view, not saying I agree, but you understand. Personally I find Slavs to be most beaut. слава!
as with any race. those few are called standouts...
Thank you
You did a fantastic job on Mr. Belafonte's profile and persona. He still looks amazing for 96; I had hoped he and Sidney would make it to 100 years old together (since they were both born in 1927)--but Sidney left us last year at 94. Both are such talented artists and activists! RIP, Sidney, and Cheers to Mr. Belafonte.
AMEN!
he dead now
The title of this video confuses me. Harry Belafonte is “pro-black-male,” not “pro-black” 😅🤷🏽♀️
Now says," pro- black swirlers" lol
She keeps changing video's heading.
@@xr2863 oh wow, the title did change! 👀 🤔
So civil rights were only for bm right? Wtf wrong with people?
First, I love your channel, an honest and positive look at celebrities. Harry, I loved him in Carman and was very influential in his prime. I prefer Billy Dee Williams, more handsome with less drama. I would love to see you do one on Billy Dee Williams.
Thank you! You read my mind!!! Billy Dee's been in the game forever and is so underrated, IMO!! I would love to see Karine do a video on him!!!!!
Yes i love billy dee too he has always been so classy and elegant
My husband knew Mr. Belafonte back in the 60’s. He said his skin was so smooth and silky looking that people wanted to touch his face.
❤️ wow this breakdown is pretty deep!. Thank you, Karine 🫶 Love you. have a great rest of your day.
Love you too Nicole 🫶🏾❤
It's okay for someone to date outside their race,and keep quiet.But it's clearly fake and pandering,when someone claims to be "pro black", but all they do is date the daughters of the very same men they complain to be oppressing them, it's cognitive dissonance, and it not very smart. If you want keep complaining about the people who are oppressing you and you want to make a difference why date or sleep with those very same people, just sleep with them and don't complain then. But it just seems like he is complaining because they won't accept him for his blackness...
TOTALLY AGREE. STRAIGHT TALK!!!
Truth💯
I've always said that you can't fight your enemy if you are in bed with them. Simple. It's a centuries old White tactic to keep control. Black stars are brainwashed. Slavery is still to blame.
Exactly! To me he just had a great need to be accepted by White society, I’ve always felt that way about Mr. Belafonte. To me, just my opinion, he looks better to as an older gentleman. We have to stop wanting to be accepted by them and accepting and improving ourselves for our benefit.
@@luvlapetite1421 I agree.
96 is a life well lived. RIP Harry 🤍
Love his music and films. Would have enjoyed seeing him in more movies. Seems that the major roles weren't there for him. Plus, his political activism and private life blacklisted him. That said, he's so talented. Thanks, Karine, for your portrait of the inimitable Harry Belafonte! ❤❤
I Remember seeing him at a prison here in CA where he was talking to inmates telling them they could still do something with their lives. And he was starting programs so they could go to school and get degrees.
I really liked his character as the Preacher in the film "Buck and The Preacher" along side Sidney Poitier and Ruby Dee.
Karine, my Haitian sista. Can you please do a video on Ella Fitzgerald and Katherine Hepburn next??? I've been waiting on them forever. They're queens!
I have been asking about Hepburn for months
I love the song in the background! It’s what made me love your videos. It brings me peace no matter where I am!!❤❤❤
Yes! I feel the same way
So true her brother is good!!
This song is better than that other noise on the other videos.
Agreed!
Trust me! It’s like a getaway.😌
11:57 his black Jamaican wife was more gorgeous than that white woman he married not being prejudiced in anyway
Look at you, handling this dusty with kid gloves, very interesting Karine
He spoke of one of his last conversations with MLK . He asked Martin why he was so melancholy and he said " I fear I have integrated my people into a burning house". MLK started having feelings of regret before he was assassinated. Harry stated that his mind set was changing toward integration. Very interesting.
Everything thing He and Pointer did was PERFORMATIVE!....
you work so hard karine ❤ love your videos
A toddler in the 50’s I do remember Harry Bellafonte’s music playing particular DAAYOO EES SAY DAY probably my 1st words I sang
What tragic news to wake up to this morning. RIP glad he lived such a long and powerful life
Today we lost Harry Belafonte 💔😢😔🕊🙏🏽 i just woke up too this sad news he definitely was a icon dammm
He is a great lost to the world!😢
I respect Harry Belafonte for his activism but I do realize his fight was for the right to date and marry white. He wasn't really as pro black as passed himself off to be. Eartha Kitt's declaration about what he said was believable and I don't think he disputed it which means it was true. Eartha Kitt wasn't any better however because she married white also.
She said the black men around her then were dating white women so she went elsewhere pretty much 🤷🏾♀️
Didn’t seem like she had much of a choice. She said in an interview that the bm on her level didn’t want to date bw. The black community needs to be more honest about this and stop tying bw’s hands behind our backs.
My fiancé is a white engineer and I’ll be a stay at home wife. The bm on my level would date me but didn’t want to marry me. I’m in my 30’s, I wasn’t goin to wait around forever lol. And I’m in Atlanta. What Eartha Kitt said all those years ago is still true today.
@@LorenCognita congratulations, a lot of my friends have decided to keep our options open too. How did you meet your fiancé?
If eartha married white what's her point exactly?
@@afrosamourai400 Her point was that black men in her circles were chasing after white women so black women ultimately did the same and ended up marrying white men. Seems to be a common reason amongst black women even today. If you consider all of the top black female entertainers of that era they also ended up marrying white men. Some of them had several marriages that were to white men. Dorothy Dandridge, Diahann Carrol, Pearl Bailey, Josephine Baker, etc. It's pretty sad. I do believe the women because for the most part black women desire the love of a black man but that doesn't seem to be returned once black men get status and money. It's pretty damn sad and I'm a black man calling black men out. Look at a lot of your top athletes in every sports and my point stands corrected.
😂😂😂😂 not the pro black swirler😂😂😂😂
Hi Karine, you do know I love you and your channel, but I must speak out about this clip on Harry Belafonte. You seem to have kept certain things 'unsaid' concerning 'Black Men' who championed "The Black Cause", speaking the loudest, but at the same time telling 'Black Women that they (the black women) couldn't do anything for them. Some of the responses, you received, showing below stated and pointed out these facts very nicely.
She was not trying to go there as there are some blk women who still support these men That should be a topic for another discussion
@@constancealexander2035 I have to disagree! you mustn't hide the truth regardless how painful. Plus, let me add, this is one of the many, but very important reasons why the 'Black Community in America - the US - is in the condition it's in today.
@DEVAUGHN JOHNSON the blk community you are referring to is the way it is because of our blk men choosing to want what they can't have, and that is white culture. I'm afraid this 'community' will continue to be in this ruins for the long haul. I do hope the content creator would touch basis on this topic as a followup, however, I do understand her divesting from it because it is a slippery slope. Stay blessed
@@constancealexander2035 This statement you're making is not completely honest. Yes, these black men are guilty of this but don't leave out the black women that have done the same! Both sides are guilty of the same thing and must be addressed!
@DEVAUGHN JOHNSON not with the fervor and vigor that black men have stop the cap, ntm they supposed to be the so called leaders of the race being men...smdh.
Karine, you did it again. You are killing it!
Hmmm, good one.
Always thought he was Grenadian, but Jammy,,,, let me see.
Grew up with his music, my dad was a fan.
He was well loved in the Caribbean. 🤝🏽🤝🏽👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
He jamaican 🇯🇲❤️
RIP, Mr. Belafonte--so sad to hear of your passing today @ 96. You will be remembered fondly for your activism and pure talents.
Him and Dorothy are looking adorable cute in a movie together. I wish they should be married.
Great video. Funny these civil rights campaigners didn't seem to have much respect for women in then personal lives. Also the tiny island Grenada is pronouced GreNAYda. You're producing a lot of great videos.
Good to know because someone told me it was pronounced "Gru-Nada".
@@nazimovab3549 There is Granada in Spain.
She's Haitian she shouldn't be pronouncing no Caribbean names wrong
@@auchiethomas2560 But she was raised in America so I will give her a pass. America doesn't teach it's people geography like that. lol.
Great one! Thanks Karine. What do you think about doing one on Omar Shariff?❤
Rest in Power to Harry Belafonte 🙏🏾
Ohh, I’m never this early. Hey girl hey 👋🏾 ❤🎉
This man literally bailed Dr Martin Luther King Jr out of jail.
A conventionally handsome, talented, dusty naker. Many bm of the time felt the same way about BW.
You have showcased so many of my faves, especially Mr.Belafonte.. also I was wondering would you a video on the Betty Davis the singer. She was married to Miles Davis at one time. After her death I realized a lot of ppl didn’t know about her.. she was an amazing artist. Thanks I adore your channel.. your give such good content and your voice is like the best asmr so soothing.. continued success❤🎉
Got excited to get a notification for one of your new video's, and one of my favourites fellow water sign and scorpio zodiac sign. 🥰🤗🤗 This seems like an interesting theme and topic for a in depth break down for a video.
I was just watching this video last night & just found out today he passed. I never knew anything about him until I saw this video. R.i.p Harry ❤
*Louis Farrakhan was a Calipso artist, as well, be4 joining the Nation which he now Leads.*
Although it might be difficult to understand as an observer the shortest route is the obvious route but what if that is blocked or worst still perilous, that's when the alternative route that's longer becomes a necessitated choice. What stood out was the character of Harry Belafonte's courageous determination to continue support for Activism groups in the face of backlash from his own community and other's including the press. Yes his forthright honesty lost him many supporters but his integrity was still intact. He earned himself centre stage recognition and used his profile to good effect for many causes dearly important to him also the community leaders he worked in partnership with. To summarise where we started, Harry chose the longer route one fraught with difficulties and perilous with great commitment in his own words, quote "Art in its highest form is art that serves and instructs society and human development". unquote.
Thanks Karine for another great vlog featuring another wonderful icon. Your work is truly appreciated and in my humble opinion without offence second to none on this platform.
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He was in Buck and the Preacher with Sidney Poitier, Uptown Saturday Night. He was also dyslexic.
History hasn't changed in regards to swirling its just more vocal now on social media
RIP to him. Karine you did a good job on this!
Oh yeah he was determined to end up with a white woman. Whew.
So sad he passed away today at 96. RIP.
I loved this man. May he rest in power🕊️and eternal peace😌
He didn’t date black woman but he supported black women. Check out the documentary about the black opera singer at university of Austin who wasn’t allied to perform. Belafonte offered to pay her tuition to another school and also helped her get work when she graduated.
He supported black people, his first wife was black..you don't have to date bw to support them.
That's not enough judging from some of the other comments. Some are never satified.
Hey Karine, are you gonna redo a video with the singer Aaliyah. I think I remember you having a video of her but I’m not sure. 😭
I wonder why he was so blunt with Eartha Kitt. If you have a preference okay cool, but you don't have to be rude.
I love Harry, but well.....
Some people can't handle the Truth .
Eartha strikes me as someone you'd definitely have to be blunt with...
@@xr2863 I could see that she may not take no for an answer.
His daughter Shari is a decent actor as well. Years ago, she hosted a travel program based on Mexico and the Carribbean. Dorothy and Harry also did a movie as school teachers. I hope he makes it to 100.
I had a huge crush on her
She was a model too. She had so many vogue covers in the 80s
Shari is definitely a self hating “I’m mixed with everything, I’m not black” type
@@SIGMAMAN69You are the"hater" here.
I watched All In The Family last week. Archie: Harry Belafonte ain't black. He's a white man with a tan. It reminds me of Dwayne Johnson and Vin Diesel. People thought both were Italian, Puerto Rican, Mexican or Biracial. Until Dwayne Johnson stated my mom is Samoan and my dad is Black. White people still didn't want to believe he is black.
Love that episode of AITF..and Belafonte
Maxwell and Patti Lupone should be added to this list. Separately, of course.
RIP Harry. 🖤🕊️
I love his music 🎵🎵
The brilliant actor Orson Welles a WM called Eartha Kitt "the most exciting woman on earth" may she continue to RIP🌹🙏🏾
That was very sweet of him
I would love for a video on Katherine Hepburn❤ love your videos by the way:)
Please do one on Miriam Makeba
Hey! Karine! Great content as always. See if you can find out more about Harry Belafonte's last wife, Julie Robinson, I always thought she had either American Indian or Black roots. It was surprising to hear she was "White", as her appearance seemed otherwise, I guess she was just very tanned. I'm "72" so this story was extremely interesting to me. Excellent work! Your pieces on the stars are awesome & very well done! Looking forward to hearing more!❤
Agreed.
She was Jewish
I have to judge him for all the good that he did. That's all. Praise him and the Universe for his sacrifices.
Excellent video..white women have always been crazy about Harry Belafonte.....he was a very handsome guy and made a difference..he was superb in kansas city...buck and the preacher...he opened the door for white women 2 openingly be crazy about Derek Jeter....my sister keep up your good work..peace
Thank you for this breakdown I did see him and Carmen Jones and I know I seen him in some other movies is TV network that I watch but I can't think of them offhand please put Joan Collins and Linda Evans on your list a real divas from the dynasty-era also do you know when you're going to get to the breakdown that I requested months ago thank you for all your hard work I do look forward to seeing your videos every other day you do such a great job God bless stay safe bye
I’m 10 mins in and haven’t heard anything that the description refers to, I came for that.
11:04 ahh 😻 Mariam Makeba
I never judged his marriage with mrs Julia she was marching and fighting for civil rights
Love Harry! Since the 60’s. He is a diamond among men. Swoon
Thank you for all the extensive research you put into these fascinating videos on the stars.
I don't understand the double standards. For example, people are saying he's West Indian, mixed race so he can date other races. But if a black man has two black parents. Why shouldn't he be expected to date or like his own black race of women by the same logic. Just asking.🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️ One man is considered a sell out and race traitor and one isn't. I feel that all races of people should be open to dating someone in their own race. If you never meet that person or bond enough to marry that's fine. But don't have hatred issues toward your own. These issues do show up in your relationship with your kids. Your kids will be considered black and treated as such.🤷♂️🤷♂️JMO
I agree. STRAIGHT TRUTH!!!
They won't be considered black,they are biracial.
I thought he only had 2 kids, never knew about the other 2.
My condolences to Harry Bellifonte's family. He passed away at 98 years old.😢
96
HE WAS AWESOME SINGER ADVIST
FOUGHT FOR OUR RIGHTS VERY HANDSOME
A great portrait, as always. I noticed a picture of Olga James, who played Harry Belafonte's sweetheart in "Carmen Jones." Could you please do a profile on her life and career? As of this writing, she's still living. Also, could you please do a profile on singers Ruth Brown and Faye Adams?
Can you do Madonna next?
Mr. Belafonte was indeed a beautiful man. Dorothy Dandridge was breathtakingly beautiful as well. Incidentally, Halle Berry is cute, but in no way is her beauty comparable to Dorothy's. Perhaps Mr. Belafonte said that to Ms. Kitt, and perhaps he did not. One thing is certain. He spent millions of dollars of his own money to support Dr. King's family and the Civil Rights Movement. For so many of his critics, I wonder how many of them have ever given one dime to charity, the Civil Rights Movement, or to any noble cause? Even if they have, I must wonder how many make it a regular part of their lifestyle, like Mr. Belafonte said. We still love Mr Belafonte.
Absolutely!
He should have an Academy award for Buck and the Preacher! He's been a rider.His wife Ms Robinson was in Buck and the Preacher as well.
He was so handsome and had such a beautiful voice. The whole package. So gorgeous.
If you like light skin.😏 I don't.. Give me my brother's of the blackest of black anytime, any day, always..💜✊🏽
@@elisageorge2261 I concur they all adore the yellow skinned folks.Cant seem to see it
@@marjoriewright I'll never see it.. and I know plenty other black people that feel the same...All light skin people are not attractive.. same goes for dark skin.. But then beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Can you do a video on Sean Connery??? Of you already have done one, nevermind. Love you btw.
And please do JOAN COLLINS and LINDA EVANS(Dynasty). Separate bios of course!
Please do Tammi Terrell! Why I just found out she died at 24 and David Ruffin hit her with a freakn hammer 😭
8:06 One of the most beautiful pictures I've seen in my life! Wow🤗
🎩 Elegant and handsome...such a talent!
Im 28 and grew up listening to Day Oh by Harry and read a little about him, so I appreciate that dug more into his life.
Love the video I would love for you to make a video about Sharon stone I’m not sure if it is made.❤
He was half white and both his parents are biracial
Belafonte's 2nd and 3rd third wives have a strong resemblance to one another.
Lena Horne spoke about Harry’s ego after she invited him to reside at her apt while she was living in NYC. Though it was only for few weeks, Harry snubbed her after he blew up.
So he really didn't like black women huh
@@kaybee126Who can discern whether Harry rejected black women? At the height of the Jim Crow era, colorism played a major role throughout Black culture and even in the Entertainment industry.
Lena Horne admitted that she knew a White man could get her into places that Black men couldn't. In fact, she, Harry, Sidney Poitier, Pearl Bailey, and Dorothy Dandridge were all married to black spouses until they achieved superstardom. Then they began dating and married White spouses.
No doubt this was primarily for status reasons and because of the social settings that they were surrounded by.
I've watched many of your videos and finally subscribed. Totally enjoyed this one, Harry Belafonte is an icon, and as a person of Jamaican ancestry myself, I have a special regard for him. As for his relationships with White women, he is an extremely handsome man, I'm sure women of all colors were throwing themselves at him, and sometimes you just can't choose where your heart will fall. His activism speaks for itself. I would love to see a video about "Dinah Washington"- she is one of the greats, and there is not a whole lot out there about her life, not sure if you've already done one on her, but I am sure you would do a great job. Keep up the good work.
Can you do Halle Berry , Zoe Saldana and Britney Spears?
I’m think she already did halle berry video.
@@mizzjacquettaxx6974 wow, i guess I've missed it, thanks
Bright Road was a great film.
I knew from a very young age about him and bw. My grandmother loved him she was Panamanian. And she told me
Never knew he was Catholic.
All y'all hating on HB for hating on Black women, keep that same energy for these rappers who have normalized hating Black women...
The energy IS kept!
@@lql1094 not if you buy, support, stream etc the music and the "misogynoir" artists that make it. That includes watching love and hip hop, using the songs in social media etc.
Ironically, HB has consistently done more to help Black people collectively and on a global scale than any other entertainmer - even producing the early hip hop movie Beat Street...