Singer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte dies at 96

Singer, actor and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte has died at the age of 96. NBC News’ Rehema Ellis looks back at Belafonte’s life and legacy and Rev. Al Sharpton speaks about why Belafonte is an “icon.“ » Subscribe to MSNBC: Follow MSNBC Show Blogs MaddowBlog: ReidOut Blog: MSNBC delivers breaking news, in-depth analysis of politics headlines, as well as commentary and informed perspectives. Find video clips and segments from The Rachel Maddow Show, Morning Joe, The Beat with Ari Melber, Deadline: White House, The ReidOut, All In, Last Word, 11th Hour, and Alex Wagner who brings her breadth of reporting experience to MSNBC primetime. Watch “Alex Wagner Tonight” Tuesday through Friday at 9pm Eastern. Connect with MSNBC Online Visit : Subscribe to the MSNBC Daily Newsletter: Fin