Harry Belafonte became the first African American to win an Emmy award in 1960

June 20

On June 20, 1960, Harry Belafonte became the first African American to win an Emmy award. 

Harry Belafonte passed away in 2023.

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Sources

Los Angeles Times. (2022, July 6). Harry Belafonte: Singer, activist and first black emmy winner. Los Angeles Times. https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/awards/story/2022-07-06/harry-belafonte-wins-emmy-in-1960