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Harry Belafonte

GRAMMYs Renames Best Song For Social Change Award In Honor Of Harry Belafonte

Ebenezer Donkoh Jul 17, 2024 0

The singer, actor and activist died in 2023 at age 96. The Recording Academy has renamed its two-year-old Best Song for Social Change Special Merit Award in honour of the late Harry Belafonte, who was a powerful voice for social…

Film Academy approves measures to enhance diversity of Oscars after heavy criticism

Ebenezer Donkoh Jan 22, 2016 0

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has made major changes to its structures after suffering heavy backlash at the list of nominees released for the 88th edition of the Oscars which takes place in February 2016. According to…