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Common and Special Guests To Honor the Social Justice Legacy of Harry Belafonte
An open-air jazz rap night.
The Action Lab’s Harry Belafonte Fellowship brings the influential hip-hop artist Common to the Lena Horne Bandshell. As an Academy Award, Emmy, and Grammy winner, Common has maintained a prolific career while working as a dedicated social justice activist. This performance honors the legacy of Harry Belafonte and serves as a significant cultural gathering within the BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! festival. The evening celebrates the fusion of artistic excellence and civic engagement.
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Where does the event take place?+
The performance happens at the Lena Horne Bandshell, located within Prospect Park at 141 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn, NY.
What is the focus of this show?+
This evening centers on honoring the social justice legacy of Harry Belafonte through the lens of conscious hip hop.
Who is performing at the show?+
Common headlines the night alongside various special guests to be announced. Full schedule on Mood.
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