Скачать или смотреть Harry Belafonte | Legal Opinion on the Wisdom of Traveling to Birmingham in April of 1963

Up for auction is a fascinating letter from Harry Belafonte's personal attorney, Bob Lasky, advising him against traveling to Birmingham, Alabama in April 1963 to visit Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in jail.

This letter reveals the legal risks Belafonte faced due to his support of the Civil Rights Movement, specifically referencing a 1960 New York Times ad and subsequent libel suits. Lasky's advice is clear: going to Alabama could expose Belafonte to legal action and, importantly, detract crucial public attention from Dr. King's movement.

This two-page typed letter, signed by Lasky ("Bob"), comes directly from the Estate of Harry Belafonte and includes the original cover letter and three carbon copies. It offers a unique glimpse into the behind-the-scenes strategizing and legal challenges of the era.

Despite the legal warnings, Belafonte remained steadfast in his support. Instead of traveling to Alabama, he coordinated fundraising efforts for King and the jailed children from his home in New York. This letter highlights the difficult decisions and risks taken by those fighting for equality.

Add this piece From the Estate of Harry Belafonte to your historical collection.

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