Harry Belafonte April 19, 2007

An engaging evening will unfold when Harry Belafonte comes to Albuquerque to speak at Popejoy Hall on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 7pm. The lecture is presented by the University of New Mexico, Office of the President in cooperation with Africana Studies and African-American Student Services.

Harry Belafonte’s work in the fight to break down racial barriers is world renown as he continues to devote himself globally to civil and human rights issues. His efforts have included serving as a prominent figure in the struggle to end the oppressive Apartheid Government of South Africa, working as cultural advisor for the Peace Corps for five years, and becoming the second American in history to hold the title of UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador. Disturbed by the famine, war, and drought plaguing Africa, Harry Belafonte also assisted in the creation of USA for Africa, leading to the song “We Are the World.”

Harry Belafonte speaks at Popejoy Hall on Thursday, April 19, 2007 at 7:00pm.

Tickets for the lecture are $20, $25, and $30. Patrons may purchase tickets online through unmtickets.com or by calling 925-5858 or (877) 664-8661. Tickets may also be purchased at Raley’s Supermarkets and UNM Ticket offices located at the UNM Bookstore, Central and Cornell and the UNM Arena (The Pit), University and Avenida César Chávez. Bookstore location hours are Tuesday through Friday, 10am to 6pm and Saturday from noon to 4pm. The Pit location hours are 8:30am to 5pm Monday through Friday.

This is not a musical performance.